Anna Nuggehalli

Product Designer • SF, CA, US

Design Thinking

UI/UX Design

User Research

User-Centered Design

Front-End Development

Analytics

Information Architecture

Rapid Prototyping

Usability Testing

Heuristic Evaluation

User Flows

User Personas

Figma

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Creative Product Designer | UX Researcher

With a Master's degree in Creative Technology and Design (2022-2024) and a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science (2016-2021) from the University of Colorado Boulder, I bring a robust blend of technical and creative expertise. Currently, as a Product Designer at Transformations Community, I design database, product, and system workflows to address staff pain points and support company OKRs. My role involves UX research, wireframing, and creating interactive prototypes, enhancing user engagement by 20%. Previously, as a Web Developer at Sound Publishing, I redesigned subscription pages for 35+ publications, boosting subscription rates by 20% and increasing engagement by 30%. My experience also includes a Project Management Internship at Windward Studios, where I managed user-centric projects using Agile methodologies, contributing to two successful product launches.

Projects

EcoChic

Conceptualized and designed an innovative product dedicated to empowering low-income consumers to find affordable, values-aligned clothing brands. Recognizing the challenge of budget constraints, I created a solution promoting financial inclusion, ethical consumerism, and personal style accessibility.See More

Aribnb Group Travel Feature

Experimented with creating an airbnb feature to transform group travel planning on Airbnb, addressing the diverse needs of a vast user demographic. My inclusive design for a collaborative feature streamlines the complexities of shared trip organization, catering to varying ages, family sizes, and budgets. This enhances the overall user experience, promotes travel accessibility, and unlocks Airbnb's potential with an underserved market.See More

Custom Project Management Hub

Launched an internal project management hub supporting strategic planning and communications, addressing transparency and support pain points for a global team. This product was created for staff members at The Transformations Community. See More

MoneyTalks: Empowering Financial Literacy

Created a financial planning app for young adults from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, focusing on intuitive education and engagement to address financial literacy gaps and support long-term stability.See More

Boulderthon: A UX Research Case Study

Conducted comprehensive UX research for a local marathon organization, optimizing the website’s user journey and registration process.See More

Work History

Product Designer

Transformations CommunityDesigned database, product, and system workflows of internal products to address staff pain points and support company OKRs including customized project management hubs and CRM systems. Utilized UX Research methods to uncover insights, facilitate intuitive web interface design, and inform design decisions for internal tools. Utilized design software to create wireframes and interactive prototypes, iteratively refining designs based on user feedback. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement responsive design, enhancing user engagement by 20%.

Web Developer

Sound PublishingJul 2021 - May 2022 • 11 mosRedesigned subscription pages for 35+ publications, resulting in a 20% increase in subscription rates. Implemented user-friendly web notifications, expanding readership and increasing engagement by 30%. Collaborated with stakeholders, including the VP and sales team, to align UX initiatives with company goals. Integrated design methodology to structure and manage projects. Developed and implemented code to improve SEOs and subscription base across 35+ publications.

Project Management Intern

Windward StudiosMar 2020 - Apr 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosManaged user-centric projects, employing Agile methodologies and contributing to two successful product launches. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize features based on user pain points and preferences. Communicated design concepts and product vision, ensuring alignment and understanding across teams.

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Master's degree, Creative Technology and Design2022 - 2024

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor's of Science, Computer Science2016 - 2021

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