I'm Ana M. Penaranda, a designer passionate about blending front-end and back-end technology to craft experiences across AI Applications, Interactive Experiences, and Immersive Technologies.
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What I Do
Each discipline sharpened through real projects, from AI strategy to immersive wearables.
Building scalable component libraries with unified tokens, consistent patterns, and clear documentation.
Crafting WebGL experiences, spatial interfaces, and real-time prototypes that go well beyond static screens.
Frontend prototyping and design-to-code workflows that bridge Figma concepts to production-ready builds.
Exploring XR prototyping, wearable interfaces, and emerging hardware to shape next-gen user experiences.
Grounded in research, journey mapping, and iterative prototyping that works within real constraints.
Combining instructional design with AI strategy to create intelligent, accessible learning experiences.
Selected Work
Full case studies launching with upcoming portfolio. Here's a preview.
A scalable system serving 12+ product teams with unified tokens and reusable components.
A spatial UI prototype for wearable devices that blends gesture controls with immersive 3D interfaces.
WCAG-compliant templates designed for higher education, now deployed across 40+ courses.
An end-to-end redesign that improved task completion by 38% through simplified user flows.
Design Philosophy
These principles guide every design decision, from initial research to the final pixel.
Every design starts with a clear problem to solve. I research, define, and validate before opening Figma.
I build scalable systems with tokens, components, and patterns, not just individual screens that look good in isolation.
WCAG compliance isn't an afterthought. Contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support are all baked in from day one.
I use AI tools throughout my design workflow to accelerate research, iteration, and delivery without replacing the craft.
I prototype in code, speak dev fluently, and make sure what ships actually matches what was designed.
Good design is never done. I test, gather feedback, and refine, treating every version as a stepping stone to the next.
The full portfolio is being crafted with the same care I put into every product. Expect case studies, motion work, and design systems.
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