Hi, I’m Nakisa — a Product Designer with 8+ years of experience designing across digital products, architecture, and large-scale systems. I specialize in turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable solutions that empower users and drive business impact.
As the founder and lead designer of ZeeVar, an AI-powered engagement ring platform, I led product strategy, user research, and design. Through continuous discovery and collaboration with engineers, I reduced user decision fatigue by 40%, increased retention by 22%, and built an adaptive design system supporting both B2C and B2B use cases.
At NAC Architecture, I contributed to 17 educational and community projects. I collaborated with students, teachers, and civic leaders, transforming user insights into environments that improved engagement and adaptability — experience I now apply to product discovery, stakeholder management, and user journey mapping.
At Perkins & Will, I managed 3 large-scale projects under tight deadlines, using agile workflows and iterative design processes. This taught me how to balance evolving requirements, coordinate teams, and deliver scalable, human-centered solutions that drive measurable impact.
I thrive in ambiguity, bring creativity and strategy together, and excel at:
Continuous product discovery and user research
AI-assisted, data-driven design
Visual systems and interaction design
Stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration
Storytelling that connects design outcomes to business results
My background as an artist and researcher helps me design with empathy, precision, and creativity.
I’m currently open to full-time and contract opportunities in Seattle or remote. Let’s connect!
As the founder and lead designer of ZeeVar, an AI-powered engagement ring platform, I led product strategy, user research, and design. Through continuous discovery and collaboration with engineers, I reduced user decision fatigue by 40%, increased retention by 22%, and built an adaptive design system supporting both B2C and B2B use cases.
At NAC Architecture, I contributed to 17 educational and community projects. I collaborated with students, teachers, and civic leaders, transforming user insights into environments that improved engagement and adaptability — experience I now apply to product discovery, stakeholder management, and user journey mapping.
At Perkins & Will, I managed 3 large-scale projects under tight deadlines, using agile workflows and iterative design processes. This taught me how to balance evolving requirements, coordinate teams, and deliver scalable, human-centered solutions that drive measurable impact.
I thrive in ambiguity, bring creativity and strategy together, and excel at:
Continuous product discovery and user research
AI-assisted, data-driven design
Visual systems and interaction design
Stakeholder alignment and cross-functional collaboration
Storytelling that connects design outcomes to business results
My background as an artist and researcher helps me design with empathy, precision, and creativity.
I’m currently open to full-time and contract opportunities in Seattle or remote. Let’s connect!
Hi, I’m Nakisa — a Product Designer with 8+ years of experience designing across digital products, architecture, and large-scale systems. I specialize in turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable solutions that empower users and drive business impact.
I began my career in architecture, designing schools, hospitals, and community spaces to empower people. But as the world became increasingly digital, I saw an opportunity to create impact beyond physical spaces. I transitioned into product design to bridge the gap between built environments and digital experiences—designing intuitive, human-centered solutions that shape how people interact with technology.
I’m also deeply engaged in AI-driven design, exploring how AI can enhance creativity, personalize experiences, and build tools that empower individuals and communities. For me, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a collaborator in shaping the future of design.
Beyond product design, I am an artist. My work in sculpture and performance explores the relationship between form, movement, and human experience. My artistic practice informs the way I design, helping me create experiences that feel intuitive, fluid, and human.
At the core of my work is a commitment to designing for people—understanding their needs, amplifying their voices, and creating products that foster connection and resilience.
I’m currently open to full-time and contract opportunities, remotely and in Seattle. Let’s connect!
Hi, I’m Nakisa, a Product Designer with a background in architecture and sustainable environments, driven by a mission to build resilient communities and create human-centered solutions.