About me

I'm a Senior Product Designer combining strategic product thinking with insight-driven, cross-disciplinary design craft to help teams create products that deliver meaningful value for users and businesses alike. I'm passionate about untangling complex problems and designing considered experiences with measurable impact.

I started out in film production and motion design before finding my way into product design. That background still shapes how I work today: it taught me to observe behaviour, craft narratives, and pay attention to detail; product taught me to validate instincts through research, collaboration, and evidence. Together, they've given me an approach that balances strategic thinking with thoughtful execution.

I've worked across health tech, meditation, sustainability, and e-commerce, designing everything from mobile apps and design systems to customer platforms and marketing experiences. I've led small teams and facilitated workshops, bringing people together to uncover the right problems and shape better solutions. AI has also become an integral part of my workflow, accelerating how I research, prototype, and iterate.

Outside of work, you'll usually find me immersed in a film or TV series, walking my dog, road-tripping somewhere new, or experimenting with hands-on hobbies like ceramics and tufting.

Right now, I'm looking for my next role.

Say hi at ana.manuel.ra@gmail.com