PORTFOLIO
2026
The design process,
rewired for AI.
Senior Product Designer · AI Workflow Design & Product Experience Strategy
I'm Anna, based in San Francisco. I help product and design teams put AI to work where it counts — sharper research, faster strategy, real prototyping, honest critique, and better decisions. Not prettier mocks. Better outcomes.
HOW I WORK
AI belongs in the thinking —
not just the pixels.
Most teams apply AI at the final 10% — the mockups. I use it earlier, where better decisions are made: what to build, for whom, and why.
01
RESEARCH & SYNTHESIS
Get to the truth, faster.
I use AI to turn research, feedback, and data into clearer patterns — helping teams understand what matters, what needs validation, and where to focus next.
The human call: which insight matters most.
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
FEEDBACK ANALYSIS
INSIGHT MAPPING
02
STRATEGY & EXPLORATION
From ideas to direction.
AI helps explore multiple directions quickly — flows, information architecture, copy, edge cases, and prototypes. The value is not more options. It is creating enough contrast to make a better decision.
The human call: the bet we make and the tradeoffs we accept.
FLOW MAPPING
AI EXPLORATION
REUSABLE AI PROMPTING
RAPID PROTOTYPING
03
CRITIQUE, TESTING &DECISIONS
Keep it honest
I run structured critique loops and combine AI-assisted review with real user testing to stress-test assumptions before launch. AI can surface risks and counterarguments, but people make the final call.
The human call: ship, hold, or rethink — with clear reasoning.
DESIGN CRITIQUES
USIBILITY TESTING
DESIGN DECISION LOGS
PORTFOLIO
2026
The design process,
rewired for AI.
I'm Anna, based in San Francisco. I help product and design teams put AI to work where it counts — sharper research, faster strategy, real prototyping, honest critique, and better decisions. Not prettier mocks. Better outcomes.
HOW I WORK
AI belongs in the thinking —
not just the pixels.
Most teams apply AI at the final 10% — the mockups. I use it earlier, where better decisions are made: what to build, for whom, and why.
01
RESEARCH & SYNTHESIS
Get to the truth, faster.
I use AI to turn research, feedback, and data into clearer patterns — helping teams understand what matters, what needs validation, and where to focus next.
Where judgment matters: choosing what to focus on next.
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
FEEDBACK ANALYSIS
INSIGHT MAPPING
02
STRATEGY & EXPLORATION
From ideas to direction.
AI helps explore multiple directions quickly — flows, information architecture, copy, edge cases, and prototypes. The value is not more options. It is creating enough contrast to make a better decision.
Where judgment matters: turning options into a clear directions.
FLOW MAPPING
AI EXPLORATION
REUSABLE AI PROMPTING
RAPID PROTOTYPING
03
CRITIQUE, TESTING &DECISIONS
Keep it honest
I run structured critique loops and combine AI-assisted review with real user testing to stress-test assumptions before launch. AI can surface risks and counterarguments, but people make the final call.
Where judgment matters: knowing when to ship, hold, or rethink
DESIGN CRITIQUES
USIBILITY TESTING
DESIGN DECISION LOGS
HOW I WORK
AI belongs in the thinking —
not just the pixels.
Most teams apply AI at the final 10% — the mockups. I use it earlier, where better decisions are made: what to build, for whom, and why.
01
RESEARCH & SYNTHESIS
Get to the truth, faster.
I use AI to turn research, feedback, and data into clearer patterns — helping teams understand what matters, what needs validation, and where to focus next.
The human call: which insight matters most.
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
FEEDBACK ANALYSIS
INSIGHT MAPPING
02
STRATEGY & EXPLORATION
From ideas to direction.
AI helps explore multiple directions quickly — flows, information architecture, copy, edge cases, and prototypes. The value is not more options. It is creating enough contrast to make a better decision.
The human call: the bet we make and the tradeoffs we accept.
FLOW MAPPING
AI EXPLORATION
REUSABLE AI PROMPTING
RAPID PROTOTYPING
03
CRITIQUE, TESTING &DECISIONS
Keep it honest
I run structured critique loops and combine AI-assisted review with real user testing to stress-test assumptions before launch. AI can surface risks and counterarguments, but people make the final call.
The human call: ship, hold, or rethink — with clear reasoning.
DESIGN CRITIQUES
USIBILITY TESTING
DESIGN DECISION LOGS
SELECTED WORK
Three projects that
moved the number.
SELF-INITIATED AI PRODUCT
When the tool didn’t exist, I designed one.
Design Mentor is a self-initiated AI product concept that turns rough ideas into structured UX sprint outputs. It guides designers through problem definition, user flows, mockups, critique, and testing preparation — with AI agents acting as embedded design partners throughout the process.
VIEW PROTOTYPE
Design Mentor
Guided by AI critique agents from discovery to delivery
01
Discovery
Frame the opportunity
Problem definition
Competitive analysis
User persona
02
Define
Map the experience
User flows
Wireframes
Accessibility
03
Design
Build and refine
Prototype
Wireframes
Design review
04
Validate
Test with users
User testing
Insights
Iteration
05
Deliver
Ship and document
Hi-hi mocks
Stakeholder dek
Case study
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PRODUCT DESIGN
Hi, I'm Anna
Senior Product Designer
Designing for complexity, Making the complicated feel obvious
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6 case studies
AI Tools
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About Me
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Get in touch
Let's talk
SELECTED WORK
Three projects that
moved the number.
SELF-INITIATED AI PRODUCT
When the tool didn’t exist, I designed one.
Design Mentor is a self-initiated AI product concept that turns rough ideas into structured UX sprint outputs. It guides designers through problem definition, user flows, mockups, critique, and testing preparation — with AI agents acting as embedded design partners throughout the process.
VIEW PROTOTYPE
Design Mentor
Guided by AI critique agents from discovery to delivery
01
Discovery
Frame the opportunity
Problem definition
Competitive analysis
User persona
02
Define
Map the experience
User flows
Wireframes
Accessibility
03
Design
Build and refine
Prototype
Wireframes
Design review
04
Validate
Test with users
User testing
Insights
Iteration
05
Deliver
Ship and document
Hi-hi mocks
Stakeholder dek
Case study
KIND WORDS
From people who've shipped with me
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"What stands out most about working with Anna is her proactive and collaborative approach. She's always willing to contribute ideas, offer design perspectives, and jump in to help refine workflows during tight product cycles. Her designs are thought through and well-research, reflecting both user insights and business goals."
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"What stands out most about working with Anna is her proactive and collaborative approach. She's always willing to contribute ideas, offer design perspectives, and jump in to help refine workflows during tight product cycles. Her designs are thought through and well-research, reflecting both user insights and business goals."
KIND WORDS
From people who've shipped with me
"
"What stands out most about working with Anna is her proactive and collaborative approach. She's always willing to contribute ideas, offer design perspectives, and jump in to help refine workflows during tight product cycles. Her designs are well-research, reflecting both user insights and business goals."
"
"Anna is the consummate designer, A true professional who has broad reach, able to tackle both marketing and transactional design work, and at the same time bring a high-level of visual design to her UX work. I hired her based on her information architectural chops. Her prior IA work was outstanding."
GET IN TOUCH
Complex problems, clear decisions
CONTACT INFORMATION
San Francisco, CA
email: annamazzantisf@gmail.com
Anna Mazzanti
Senior Product Designer - AI Workflow Design & Enterprise Experience Strategy
2026
Anna Mazzanti
2026