Hiya!
I’m Mahnoor

Design should feel like magic, not mystery. I create systems that make sense, interfaces that behave, and products that can grow up without growing clunky.
A little extra backstory ⤵
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I grew up in Minnesota, finished high school in Shanghai, and got my bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Lots of miles, lots of memories, and lots of cultural perspective. When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me experimenting in the kitchen or deep in my Spotify collection (yes, I’m managing over 40 playlists and counting). Before design, I worked in child and adolescent psychiatric healthcare, an experience that shaped how I listen, empathize, and connect with people, skills that sneak their way into every part of my process.
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✨ Practices I Believe In

🎯 Design Strategy & Thinking

• Inclusive & Accessible Design (e.g., WCAG, designing for neurodivergence, assistive tech)
• Data-Driven Design (using metrics to inform iteration)
• Design Systems Literacy (creating and working within scalable systems)
• Design for Scalability (patterns that work across devices or user types)

🧠 User Understanding

• UX Research Translation (distilling raw insights into actionable design)
• Empathy-Driven Design (applying psychology background to user journeys)
• Persona Refinement & Behavioral Mapping
• Information Architecture (clear navigation, labeling, hierarchy)

🤝 Workflow & Collaboration

• Design <> Dev Handoff Excellence (Figma specs, edge-case handling)
• Cross-Functional Communication (translating design to stakeholders)
• Scrum & Agile Team Integration
• Rapid Prototyping & Iteration

What Others Have To Say

Sr. Product Designer

"I worked with Mahnoor on a complex project for a Fortune 100 finance institute. She is meticulous about the product design process and understands UX designs well. Mahnoor has a positive attitude toward both work and teammates. I enjoyed working with her."
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- Barb Tai

Director of Delivery

"I had the privilege of working with Mahnoor on a redesign of a credit application product for a Fortune 100 client. Mahnoor understood the users she was designing for, asked great questions to unpack complexities, and created world class designs to update the product. Mahnoor is professional, courteous, and fun to work with … a rare find. I hope our professional paths cross again. It’d be my pleasure."

- Amy Hughes
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© 2025 Mahnoor Wazirzada. Grown with care, pixels, and maybe a few happy tears.