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Alaina Gardner

Lead Product & UX Designer

I've been designing intuitive, scalable digital products from concept to launch, primarily for SaaS platforms in edtech, eCommerce, healthtech, and fintech. I specialize in UX strategy, product ownership, user research, prototyping, design systems, accessibility, and front-end development. I take a strategic approach that supports user needs and business goals. I hold a BFA in Design from RIT.

How I Lead

I’ve found that the best work happens when teams feel supported, trusted, and clear on the bigger picture. That’s when people take initiative, bring ideas forward, and create things that are better than any one person could have done alone.

Roadmaps are visible
Context is shared
Everyone knows how their work connects to broader goals

I’m hands-on when needed, but I step back to give people space to shine. I support each person based on how they work best, following adaptive leadership principles.