Bay Area, California

I design structure into systems that are still taking shape.

I'm Ananya, a UX and Product Designer with experience in synthesizing alignment to build seamless and dependable experiences in complex, rapidly changing product environments.

I specialize in AI-driven and decision-heavy workflows, where users need to interpret outputs, make high-stakes decisions, and fully trust what the system is doing. In projects like AI Alignment Liaison and DisasterReady Systems, I have turned that complexity into clear interaction models, intuitive flows, and prototypes that teams can actually ship with confidence.

I have worked closely with founders, engineers, and small teams on multiple cross-functional product builds.Additionally, I help frame messy problems, align product direction through research and iteration, and design alongside implementation so that people can move forward with both clarity and confidence.

Experience

UX/UI Designer

2025 – Present · Bay Area

AI Alignment Liaison

Led early UX definition for a pre-funding AI platform, clarifying user problems, system risks, and core interaction principles
Translated business pivots into structured, investor-facing interaction models
Delivered end-to-end UX and UI, including frontend implementation using AI-assisted tools
Focused on clarity, trust, and credible system behavior in AI interactions

Founder & Product Designer

2024 – Present · Bay Area

Through the Design Lens (Independent)

Design and build independent product concepts from idea to problem framing to MVP to prototype
Developed and deployed an AI-style feedback tool under technical constraints
Define tradeoffs across usability, cognitive load, and trust to shape product behavior

Freelance Designer

2024 – 2025 · Bay Area

Independent Clients

Structured messaging and information architecture for small teams (funding, growth, enrollment)
Designed pitch decks and communication systems to improve clarity and decision-making

3D Experience Designer & Social Media Marketing Designer

2023 – 2024 · San Francisco

Familiar AI

Designed a 3D character system for an AI chatbot to enhance product identity and engagement
Increased social media reach by 750% through redesigned visual systems and content strategy
Created acquisition-focused assets (QR campaigns, etc.) tied to measurable outcomes

Design Tutor

2023 – 2024 · San Francisco

University of San Francisco

Mentored 30+ students through UX critiques and structured feedback
Strengthened ability to diagnose design gaps and guide decision-making

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What I Care About

Designing for Clarity in Complex Systems

I work on products where users need to understand how a system behaves, not just complete tasks. I focus on making complex logic, risks, and decisions legible through design.

Trust as a Design Constraint

In AI and decision-making systems, trust isn’t a feature; it’s a requirement. I design interactions that make system behavior understandable, predictable, and credible.

From Ambiguity to Structure

I enjoy working in early-stage environments where problems are still evolving. My process focuses on turning incomplete ideas into structured flows, interaction models, and usable prototypes.

Execution as Thinking

I don’t stop at concepts; I use prototyping and lightweight implementation to test ideas, refine decisions, and move products forward quickly.

From Colleagues and Clients

Nataliia Povarova

Lead Data Analyst and AI Software Developer

Colleague at AI Alignment Liaison

I'm glad I had the chance to work with Ananya at AI Alignment Liaison. She is a highly skilled UX/UI designer and a great teammate. While designing our product interface, Ananya found the right balance between clarity and depth for a very complex solution with lots of settings and filters without sacrificing readability.

Arja Sadhukhan

Senior Marketing Strategist

Client for a Freelance Project (PMISV Toastmasters)

Collaborating with Ananya on various design projects involving promotional materials was a truly rewarding experience. From the outset, Ananya impressed me with her creativity and ability to generate innovative design ideas with minimal prompting. She offered design options that were not only suitable for the ask but also clearly aligned with the brief and brand guidelines. Her great attention to detail consistently ensured the highest quality in every deliverable.

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