UX / Product Designer
Hi, my name is Manvi Valentine Drona. I am a UX / UI / Product Designer based in Washington, DC.
I design digital experiences that are clear, accessible, and built to last. At the core, my work centers around deep understanding of users, their motivations and creating experiences that are grounded in research, task analysis, user journeys, accessibility, seamless and intuitive interfaces, in consideration of cognitive overloads—focused on clarity, usability, and designing products that people enjoy interacting with.
How I create value
A focused snapshot of how I approach product design, systems thinking, and human-centered problem solving.
Product Design
End-to-end design for digital products, from research and concept through thoughtful execution.
Interaction Design
Designing interfaces and workflows that are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with how people actually work.
Design Systems
Creating component libraries, patterns, and standards that scale across teams and products.
User Research
Understanding user needs through interviews, usability testing, and behavioral analysis to inform design decisions.
UX Audits
Evaluating products through heuristic analysis, accessibility reviews, and usability best practices to identify friction and opportunities for improvement, with clear, actionable recommendations.
Information Architecture
Structuring content and navigation so people can find what they need quickly and confidently.
Accessibility
Designing inclusive experiences that meet WCAG standards and work well for everyone.
Approach + Process
I an empath by nature, I follow a human-centered, iterative design process that starts with deep understanding of users through research based on real behavior. I identify the problem(s) that need to be solved, align user needs with business goals. Read more about my approach and design process.
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