Top Talent like Margaret 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.

Margaret Wu

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced UI/UX Designer | User-Centered Innovator
With a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of California, Davis, and a UI/UX Design Career Track Certificate from Springboard, I am a seasoned UI/UX Designer with a strong foundation in user-centered design principles. My professional journey includes impactful roles at Apogii Inc., where I developed over 80 screens using Adobe XD, enhancing user experiences across platforms. At Hidden Gemz, I honed my skills in competitive research and prototype creation using Figma. My recent projects, including VibeWave and House2Home, involved conducting user research, developing user personas, and executing usability tests to refine design solutions. I am adept at creating cohesive brand identities and translating complex ideas into intuitive and visually appealing designs. My work is driven by a passion for improving user experiences and ensuring design consistency, making me a valuable asset to any design team.

Work History

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UI/UX Designer

Apogii Inc.Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure accurate implementation of design concepts and details. Developed innovative ideas and crafted interactive prototypes focused on user-centered design principles, resulting in enhanced user experiences and maintaining design consistency across platforms. Created and iterated on 80+ screens using Adobe XD to address and improve friction points in the product based on client and user feedback, leading to a more intuitive and satisfying product experience. Ensured design consistency across all product screens, adhering to brand guidelines and contributing to a cohesive user experience.
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UI/UX Designer | Ticket Booking Experience (Web/Mobile App)

Hidden GemzJul 2024 - Aug 2024 • 2 mosWorked closely with a dynamic design team to enhance user experiences and interface designs. Performed in-depth competitive research to identify industry trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement. Actively engaged in design reviews, incorporating feedback from team members and stakeholders to iterate, refine, and enhance design solutions. Created low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma, effectively translating ideas into interactive and visually appealing designs.
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VibeWave | Mobile App

UX/UI DesignerJun 2024 - Jul 2024 • 2 mosConducted user research to identify incentives and enhance the subscription prompt for a premium product. Created user personas and mapped user flows to guide design decisions. Developed prototypes and conducted usability tests to validate and refine solutions.
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House2Home | Desktop Site

UX/UI DesignerMay 2024 - May 2024 • 1 moConducted a modified GV Design Sprint independently, focusing on solutions for providing starter kits to help users quickly decorate new spaces. Performed competitive research, developed sketches and storyboards, and designed a high-fidelity prototype. Conducted usability tests to gather insights, validate the concept, and refine the final design solution.
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WePlanner | Mobile App

UX/UI DesignerSep 2023 - Apr 2024 • 8 mosConducted user research, surveys, and interviews to gain insights into user needs and preferences. Developed user flows, personas, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes, followed by usability testing to refine the design. Established brand identity, creating a cohesive look and feel that aligned with the product vision.

Education

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Springboard

UI/UX Design Career Track Certificate, UI/UX Design2023 - 2024
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University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design2012 - 2016
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Udacity

Front End Web Development

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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Experienced UI/UX Designer | User-Centered Innovator
With a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of California, Davis, and a UI/UX Design Career Track Certificate from Springboard, I am a seasoned UI/UX Designer with a strong foundation in user-centered design principles. My professional journey includes impactful roles at Apogii Inc., where I developed over 80 screens using Adobe XD, enhancing user experiences across platforms. At Hidden Gemz, I honed my skills in competitive research and prototype creation using Figma. My recent projects, including VibeWave and House2Home, involved conducting user research, developing user personas, and executing usability tests to refine design solutions. I am adept at creating cohesive brand identities and translating complex ideas into intuitive and visually appealing designs. My work is driven by a passion for improving user experiences and ensuring design consistency, making me a valuable asset to any design team.

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 Margaret 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.

Margaret Wu

UX Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

A

UI/UX Designer

Apogii Inc.Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure accurate implementation of design concepts and details. Developed innovative ideas and crafted interactive prototypes focused on user-centered design principles, resulting in enhanced user experiences and maintaining design consistency across platforms. Created and iterated on 80+ screens using Adobe XD to address and improve friction points in the product based on client and user feedback, leading to a more intuitive and satisfying product experience. Ensured design consistency across all product screens, adhering to brand guidelines and contributing to a cohesive user experience.
H

UI/UX Designer | Ticket Booking Experience (Web/Mobile App)

Hidden GemzJul 2024 - Aug 2024 • 2 mosWorked closely with a dynamic design team to enhance user experiences and interface designs. Performed in-depth competitive research to identify industry trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement. Actively engaged in design reviews, incorporating feedback from team members and stakeholders to iterate, refine, and enhance design solutions. Created low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma, effectively translating ideas into interactive and visually appealing designs.
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VibeWave | Mobile App

UX/UI DesignerJun 2024 - Jul 2024 • 2 mosConducted user research to identify incentives and enhance the subscription prompt for a premium product. Created user personas and mapped user flows to guide design decisions. Developed prototypes and conducted usability tests to validate and refine solutions.
U

House2Home | Desktop Site

UX/UI DesignerMay 2024 - May 2024 • 1 moConducted a modified GV Design Sprint independently, focusing on solutions for providing starter kits to help users quickly decorate new spaces. Performed competitive research, developed sketches and storyboards, and designed a high-fidelity prototype. Conducted usability tests to gather insights, validate the concept, and refine the final design solution.
U

WePlanner | Mobile App

UX/UI DesignerSep 2023 - Apr 2024 • 8 mosConducted user research, surveys, and interviews to gain insights into user needs and preferences. Developed user flows, personas, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes, followed by usability testing to refine the design. Established brand identity, creating a cohesive look and feel that aligned with the product vision.

Education

S

Springboard

UI/UX Design Career Track Certificate, UI/UX Design2023 - 2024
U

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design2012 - 2016
U

Udacity

Front End Web Development

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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