About me

Hi, I’m Samita Belliganood, a Product Designer who blends intuitive interfaces with expressive visuals. I thrive at the intersection of systems thinking and storytelling — where function meets feeling.

I design with intention and craft for impact — adding details that make the simple feel seamless, and the seamless feel special.

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Design Philosophy

I believe great design lives at the intersection of clarity, intent, and empathy — where users feel understood, and systems are intuitive.
Whether it’s motion, interface, or identity, I aim to craft experiences that don’t just work — they resonate.

The goal? Make the complex feel simple, and the simple feel special.

I believe great design lives at the intersection of clarity, intent, and empathy — where users feel understood, and systems are intuitive.
Whether it’s motion, interface, or identity, I aim to craft experiences that don’t just work — they resonate.

The goal? Make the complex feel simple, and the simple feel special.

I believe great design lives at the intersection of clarity, intent, and empathy — where users feel understood, and systems are intuitive.
Whether it’s motion, interface, or identity, I aim to craft experiences that don’t just work — they resonate.

The goal? Make the complex feel simple, and the simple feel special.

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Experience

ReStyleX – Product Designer

AI-Powered Personal Stylist / Conversational Interfaces / Mobile-First Design / Inclusive & WCAG-Compliant Design Systems / Feature Prototyping / User Research & Testing / Agile Product Development / Figma, FigJam, OpenAI Integration

Empower - UX Content Designer

Digital content (video, motion, visual, copy) / Content strategy / Research- & engagement-driven iteration / Cross-functional brainstorming (marketing & brand) / Partnered with engineers to ship campaign assets

Playwise, University of Maryland - Capstone UX Designer

User Research & Analysis / UX/UI Design Systems / Usability Testing / Inclusive Design / Interaction Design / Information Architecture / Wireframing & Prototyping

Empower - Marketing and Design Intern

Content Strategy / Social Media Analytics / Accessibility Design / Visual Communication / Trend Analysis / Cross-Platform Campaigns / UX Optimization

Creative Consultant (Freelance)

Branded Content Creation / Motion Design / Social Media Design / Visual Consistency / Trend Research / User-Generated Content Integration / Cross-Platform Strategy

Collage Architecture Studio - Intern Architect

Design Development / Construction Documentation / Spatial Planning / Conceptual Drawings / Stakeholder Collaboration / Visual Presentations / FF&E Coordination

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What I Value

01

Pixel-level precision

A design isn’t finished until it’s frictionless and polished.

02

Consistency, always

From micro-interactions to brand systems, everything speaks the same language.

03

Collaboration that elevates

Whether it’s sprinting with devs or jamming with content teams, I bring strong structure and easy energy.

04

Empathy and ownership

I catch the smallest user signals — and chase the fix until it’s right.

What these roles

taught me

These roles shaped how I design — with intention, clarity, and a deep respect for the people who use what we build.

These roles shaped how I design — with intention, clarity, and a deep respect for the people who use what we build.

These roles shaped how I design — with intention, clarity, and a deep respect for the people who use what we build.

Work