Lead Product & UX Designer
I'm Alaina Gardner, a UX and Product Designer with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end design for intuitive, scalable digital products. With a BFA in Design from RIT, I specialize in software platforms, eCommerce, and custom web and mobile apps. My work includes usability testing, accessibility, and scalable design systems to drive conversions and business growth.
Selected Projects
Truly Free Home DTC Subscription eCommerce Experience
Designed and optimized the full DTC subscription experience and conversion funnels for a brand featured on Good Morning America.
CoApp Enterprise B2B SaaS Suite
Led end-to-end product strategy and a full desktop redesign for CoApp’s B2B SaaS suite, including platform, browser extension, and AI tools focused on error prevention and workflow training.
Newhouse School Interactive Self-Study Platform
Created a custom reaccreditation app for the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, one of the nation’s top communication schools.
QUALITYstarsNY Quality Improvement Platform for Early Learning
Led the redesign of CUNY’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) platform, making it easier to manage and access for educators and families.
