Hi! It's Alisa

I am a Bay Area UI/UX designer and illustrator! 

Hi, I’m a Product Designer and illustrator based in California with 8+ years of experience creating thoughtful, user-centered digital experiences. I specialize in transforming complex problems into intuitive products by combining research, visual design, and technical collaboration. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on everything from customer-facing platforms to complex enterprise tools, designing experiences that make workflows easier to understand and more efficient.
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I’m currently looking for new opportunities where I can bring my skills and enthusiasm to a collaborative team. If you’re looking for someone who loves turning ideas into intuitive, impactful designs, let’s chat! I’d love to hear about your next project.

Experience

UI/UX Designer

Twist Bioscience | South San Francisco, California, United States
June 2025 – June 2026

  • Designed and launched user experiences for complex scientific applications supporting laboratory workflows, data visualization, and production operations.
  • Conducted user research through observations, interviews, and stakeholder workshops to understand technical workflows and translate them into intuitive product experiences.
  • Led UX/UI design for multiple applications, including workflow builders, scientific visualization tools, and operational dashboards.
  • Created scalable components and design patterns within React-based applications to improve consistency across products.
  • Partnered with engineering teams to develop frontend experiences using AI-assisted tools, including Cursor, Figma-to-code workflows, and modern development practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, customer support, product managers, and engineers to align business goals with user needs.

UI/UX Designer

Travelers Haven by Blueground | Pacifica, California, United States
October 2018 – April 2025

  • Designed and executed custom illustrations, campaigns, and character designs for multi-channel marketing initiatives, including social media, editorial content, and advertising.
  • Partnered with small business clients to deliver branding solutions, including visual identity systems, responsive website design, and branded merchandise.
  • Conducted strategic consultations and needs assessments to align deliverables with client objectives and target audience expectations.

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

BFA in Communication Design, 2017

School of Motion

Illustration for Motion, 2021

Skills

  • Product Design: User Research, UX Strategy, User Flows, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Data Visualization
  • Development & AI Tools: Figma, Cursor, Figma-to-Code Workflows, React Components, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, JSON, Frontend Development Collaboration
  • Design Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), WordPress
  • Illustration: Custom Illustration, Character Design, Branding, Visual Storytelling
  • Collaboration: Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Design Critique, Communication, Problem Solving, Agile Workflows
About

I’m a UI/UX designer with a passion for creating user-centered experiences and a knack for solving problems. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me illustrating, reading, or chasing my Corgi, Buttercup, around the beach. Let’s make something awesome together!

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