Niusha Taghvaei
Niusha.taghvaei@gmail.com I San Jose
About me
"I am a product designer with an architecture background. I enjoy solving problems by turning ideas into practical, easy-to-use designs. I focus on understanding user challenges and finding creative solutions. My goal is to create designs that are simple, effective, and meaningful."
Experience
UI/UX Designer
Metrosion, Burlingame, CA
May 2023 - Present
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Led design for digital product features across platforms, ensuring a smooth user experience from planning to final design.
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Applied interaction design to create user-centric experiences based on research and user needs.
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Developed prototypes, wireframes, and user flows to guide design decisions and ensure ease of use.
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Designed visual elements (typography, color, layout, icons) for desktop and mobile, maintaining consistency and appeal.
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Collaborated with engineers and product managers to align designs with business goals and technical requirements.
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Contributed to strategic planning by identifying opportunities and making design decisions that balanced user needs and business goals.
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UI/UX Designer
Afterschool Life Company, San Jose
Oct 2022 - Apr 2023
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Led the design process for product features from research to launch, creating prototypes, wireframes, and final designs.
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Developed interaction and visual design assets, ensuring a seamless user experience across all platforms.
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Applied visual design expertise in typography, layout, and color for clean, user-friendly designs.
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Collaborated with product teams to align designs with business goals and user needs.
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Identified design opportunities to enhance user experience and support company objectives.
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Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency across projects.
Education
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Google UX Design Professional Certificate Program
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Assumption University Of Thailand
Bachelor Of Architecture
Skills
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Design
Figma
Adobe XD
Balsamiq
Indesign
Illustration
Photoshop
Sketch
InVision
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User Research
Competitive Analysis
Personas
Affinity Diagrams
Usability Studies
Interviews and Surveys
Wireframing
Journey Mapping
Task Analysis