Top Talent like Kirtana are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kirtana Kannan

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Product Designer | UX Specialist | HCI Expert
With a robust foundation in architecture from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and a Master's in Interaction Design from California College of the Arts, I have seamlessly transitioned into the realm of product design. Currently, I serve as a Product Designer at Collaborative Earth, where I design digital solutions to aid forest regeneration practitioners. My previous experience includes freelance product design for Padose.com, where I simplified user interfaces for technologically inexperienced users and conducted extensive user research. As a Product Design Intern at RedCarpetUp.com, I enhanced user onboarding processes and collaborated on feature integrations. My career began as a Junior Architect at Yelow House, where I contributed to architectural projects. My journey reflects a shift from interior design to a focus on UX design, driven by a passion for creating user-centered digital experiences.

Work History

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Product Designer

Collaborative EarthDesigned an open source digital repository for forest regeneration practitioners to find relevant information and consolidate resources. Empowered restoration practitioners to achieve successful restoration outcomes through the platform.
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Freelance Product Designer

padose.comDec 2021 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 9 mosDesigned consumer and vendor facets of aggregator platform called Padose.com. Designed for product inventory targeted at technologically inept users by simplifying input data and crafted screens in vernacular languages for prototype testing. Conducted user research involving ethnographic observations and user interviews with 20 sellers and 40 potential buyers. Developed interactive prototypes displaying conceptual functionality for mobile application.
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Product Design Intern

RedCarpetUp.comMar 2022 - Jun 2022 • 4 mosOrganized onboarding and post onboarding flow for better usability and adaptability. Analyzed existing interfaces to detect user pain points and recommended design changes. Conducted user interviews for ease of use and customer mindset. Led the integration of card statement and date feature. Collaborated with sales and operations team to incorporate email templates for monthly bill reminders. Mapped out user flows, wireframes, interactions, and mockups, stakeholder requests, and end user feedback via usability testing.
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Freelance Interior Designer

Self EmployedNov 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosMade a professional shift from interior design to a new focus on UX design. No longer taking on interior design projects.
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Junior Architect

Yelow HouseNov 2019 - Sep 2020 • 11 mosWorked as a Junior Architect contributing to architectural projects and designs.

Education

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California College of the Arts

M.Des Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2024
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture2014 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Designer | UX Specialist | HCI Expert
With a robust foundation in architecture from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and a Master's in Interaction Design from California College of the Arts, I have seamlessly transitioned into the realm of product design. Currently, I serve as a Product Designer at Collaborative Earth, where I design digital solutions to aid forest regeneration practitioners. My previous experience includes freelance product design for Padose.com, where I simplified user interfaces for technologically inexperienced users and conducted extensive user research. As a Product Design Intern at RedCarpetUp.com, I enhanced user onboarding processes and collaborated on feature integrations. My career began as a Junior Architect at Yelow House, where I contributed to architectural projects. My journey reflects a shift from interior design to a focus on UX design, driven by a passion for creating user-centered digital experiences.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Kirtana are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kirtana Kannan

Product Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Product Designer

Collaborative EarthDesigned an open source digital repository for forest regeneration practitioners to find relevant information and consolidate resources. Empowered restoration practitioners to achieve successful restoration outcomes through the platform.
P

Freelance Product Designer

padose.comDec 2021 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 9 mosDesigned consumer and vendor facets of aggregator platform called Padose.com. Designed for product inventory targeted at technologically inept users by simplifying input data and crafted screens in vernacular languages for prototype testing. Conducted user research involving ethnographic observations and user interviews with 20 sellers and 40 potential buyers. Developed interactive prototypes displaying conceptual functionality for mobile application.
R

Product Design Intern

RedCarpetUp.comMar 2022 - Jun 2022 • 4 mosOrganized onboarding and post onboarding flow for better usability and adaptability. Analyzed existing interfaces to detect user pain points and recommended design changes. Conducted user interviews for ease of use and customer mindset. Led the integration of card statement and date feature. Collaborated with sales and operations team to incorporate email templates for monthly bill reminders. Mapped out user flows, wireframes, interactions, and mockups, stakeholder requests, and end user feedback via usability testing.
S

Freelance Interior Designer

Self EmployedNov 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 3 mosMade a professional shift from interior design to a new focus on UX design. No longer taking on interior design projects.
Y

Junior Architect

Yelow HouseNov 2019 - Sep 2020 • 11 mosWorked as a Junior Architect contributing to architectural projects and designs.

Education

C

California College of the Arts

M.Des Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction2023 - 2024
M

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture2014 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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