About Me
About Me
Alena Hegde
A human-centered UX/UI Designer with a background in healthcare, merging technical precision with creative problem-solving to create impactful digital experiences that drive efficiency and social growth.
A published Writer.
My Superpower: Storytelling
I've written and self-published a novel, honing my skills in research, principles of navigation, and character development. This experience sharpened my ability to create compelling user narratives and map out intricate user journeys in product design. By applying storytelling techniques to UX/UI content, I create more intuitive, engaging, and user-centered experiences.
"Good design reflects empathy towards human needs and harmonizes functionality and beauty."
"Good design reflects empathy towards human needs and harmonizes functionality and beauty."
A Few Words About Me
Hello there! I'm a UX/UI Designer currently based in San Francisco, CA.
Fueled by chai, I’m passionate about building solutions for business growth and social growth with a focus on thoughtful user experiences.
My background is in Linguistics & Literature and life sciences.
Why such range of studies?
My road was not so straight-forward. I moved to the US in my student years; I brought over a book and a hunger for learning and discovering.
Here, I studied again, then applied myself in healthcare, till I understood that I need to lean into all my skills — qualitative and quantitative.
UX Design field offers the perfect arena to synthesize my abilities and enables me to design digital solutions that are not only visually appealing but also functional and aligned with business objectives.
A Few More Words About Me.
Fluent in Russian, Spanish
I am an avid reader and I write fantasy and sci-fi
Adventures in nature! Hiking, swimming, kayaking etc.
Eastern philosophies
Board games
A Few Words About Me
Hello there! I'm a UX/UI Designer currently based in San Francisco, CA.
Fueled by chai, I’m passionate about building solutions for business growth and social good with a focus on thoughtful user experiences.
My background is in Linguistics & Literature and life sciences.
Why such range of studies?
My road was not so straight-forward. I moved to the US in my student years; I brought over a book and a hunger for learning and discovering.
Here, I studied again, then applied myself in healthcare, till I understood that I need to lean into all my skills — qualitative and quantitative.
UX Design field offers the perfect arena to synthesize my abilities and enables me to design digital solutions that are not only visually appealing but also functional and aligned with business objectives.
More about myself.
Fluent in Russian, Spanish
I am an avid reader and I write fantasy and sci-fi
Adventures in nature! Hiking, swimming, kayaking etc.
Eastern philosophies
Board games
A Few Words About Me
Hello there! I'm a UX/UI Designer currently based in San Francisco, CA.
Fueled by chai, I’m passionate about building solutions for business growth and social growth with a focus on thoughtful user experiences.
My background is in Linguistics & Literature and life sciences.
Why such range of studies?
My road was not so straight-forward. I moved to the US in my student years; I brought over a book and a hunger for learning and discovering.
Here, I studied again, then applied myself in healthcare, till I understood that I need to lean into all my skills — qualitative and quantitative.
UX Design field offers the perfect arena to synthesize my abilities and enables me to design digital solutions that are not only visually appealing but also functional and aligned with business objectives.
A Few More Words About Me.
Fluent in Russian, Spanish
I am an avid reader and I write fantasy and sci-fi
Adventures in nature! Hiking, swimming, kayaking etc.
Eastern philosophies
Board games
A Few Words About Me
Hello there! I'm a UX/UI Designer currently based in San Francisco, CA.
Fueled by chai, I’m passionate about building solutions for business growth and social growth with a focus on thoughtful user experiences.
My background is in Linguistics & Literature and life sciences.
Why such range of studies?
My road was not so straight-forward. I moved to the US in my student years; I brought over a book and a hunger for learning and discovering.
Here, I studied again, then applied myself in healthcare, till I understood that I need to lean into all my skills — qualitative and quantitative.
UX Design field offers the perfect arena to synthesize my abilities and enables me to design digital solutions that are not only visually appealing but also functional and aligned with business objectives.
A Few More Words About Me.
Fluent in Russian, Spanish
I am an avid reader and I write fantasy and sci-fi
Adventures in nature! Hiking, swimming, kayaking etc.
Eastern philosophies
Board games
Education
UX/UI Design Certificate, UC Berkeley Extension 2023
B.S. in Environmental Science, CSU 2018-20
B.S. in Literature & Linguistics, BSU
Education
UX/UI Design Certificate, UC Berkeley Extension 2023
B.S. in Environmental Science, CSU 2018-20
B.S. in Literature & Linguistics, BSU 2003-07
Education
UX/UI Design Certificate, UC Berkeley Extension 2023
B.S. in Environmental Science, CSU 2018-20
B.S. in Literature & Linguistics, BSU
Education
UX/UI Design Certificate, UC Berkeley Extension 2023
B.S. in Environmental Science, CSU 2018-20
B.S. in Literature & Linguistics, BSU 2003-07
Experience
Freelance UX/UI Designer, Nov '23-present
Peri-Operative Support Technician @ Kaiser Permanente, Sutter & Washington Hospitals 2004-present
Experience
Freelance UX/UI Designer, Nov 2023-present
Peri-Operative Support Technician @ Kaiser Permanente, Sutter & Washington Hospitals 2004-present
Experience
Freelance UX/UI Designer, Nov '23-present
Peri-operative Support Technician @ Kaiser Permanente, Sutter & Washington Hospital
2004-present
Experience
Freelance UX/UI Designer, Nov 2023-present
Peri-operative Support Technician @ Kaiser Permanente, Sutter & Washington Hospitals
2004-present