Design Process & Philosophy
Designing with empathy as the foundation, my approach starts by deeply understanding user contexts, work environments, and human motivations.
Human-Centered Digital Transformation
Designing with empathy as the foundation, my approach starts by deeply understanding user contexts, work environments, and human motivations. Whether shaping AI-driven platforms or enterprise tools, I anchor design decisions in real-world user needs to create experiences that truly resonate.
Key Design Principles
1Holistic Problem Solving
Address root-level challenges, not just surface interactions.
2Contextual Understanding
Design within the realities of users' work ecosystems.
3Iterative User-Centered Design
Continuously evolve through close user feedback.
4Cross-Functional Collaboration
Align with product, engineering, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
Design Process
"Articulate the ultimate goal first, then map a strategic path backward — always orienting steps toward the guiding vision and north star."
Discover
Exploration of the Topic
Key Activities:
- Immerse in the subject matter
- Role understanding
- Task observations
- User research
Deliverables:
- Research insights
- User personas
- Journey maps
- Problem statements
Define
Convergence to a Viewpoint
Key Activities:
- Synthesize information
- Establish clear viewpoint
- Identify pain points
- Define opportunities
Deliverables:
- Problem definition
- Design briefs
- Opportunity statements
- Success metrics
Explore
Broad Exploration of Designs
Key Activities:
- Brainstorming
- Sketching multiple concepts
- Exploring alternatives
- Concept development
Deliverables:
- Concept sketches
- Design alternatives
- Initial wireframes
- Solution frameworks
Focus
Convergence to a Focused Design
Key Activities:
- Select promising concepts
- Refine designs
- Detailed wireframing
- Initial prototyping
Deliverables:
- High-fidelity mockups
- Design specifications
- Interactive prototypes
- User flows
Develop
Development Phase with Iterations
Key Activities:
- Create and test prototypes
- Iterate based on feedback
- Engineering collaboration
- Implementation support
Deliverables:
- Final designs
- Production-ready assets
- Implementation guidelines
- Design QA support
Vision-Driven Delivery
My design philosophy follows a dual-track mindset:
Phase 1: Today's Problems
Focuses on solving today's problems — improving usability, fixing known issues, and optimizing the current product.
- Usability improvements
- Issue resolution
- Current product optimization
- Short-term value delivery
Phase 2: Tomorrow's Possibilities
Explores tomorrow's possibilities — pushing the boundaries of what's next to shape future experiences.
- Future experience exploration
- Innovation pathways
- Strategic vision development
- Long-term roadmap guidance
This approach ensures that design not only delivers value in the short term but also strategically guides the product roadmap with vision-led thinking.
Team Collaboration
Design doesn't happen in isolation. I foster a collaborative environment where designers work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and other stakeholders throughout the design process.
My approach to cross-functional collaboration includes:
Shared understanding — Ensuring all team members have a common understanding of user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
Early involvement — Including key stakeholders from the beginning to avoid late-stage surprises and build alignment.
Transparent communication — Maintaining open channels for feedback, questions, and ideas throughout the process.
Shared ownership — Fostering a sense that everyone contributes to and is responsible for the final product experience.
Process in Action
See how these principles and processes come to life in my project case studies.
Leading Design for Developer Experience
Scaled the UX team and led product design strategy for Automation Anywhere's developer platform
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Driving Seamless Customer Migration to Automation 360
Designed a unified portal to simplify the migration journey from legacy systems to cloud-native automation
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Webex Cloud-Connected UC (CCUC)
Designed a hybrid cloud experience to streamline UC management and drive cloud adoption
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Interested in learning more about my design approach or discussing how we might work together? I'm always open to connecting with fellow designers, potential clients, or anyone passionate about creating meaningful user experiences.
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