[About]
[About me]
Hi, I’m Ayana Leelasena, a ux designer with a passion for building digital solutions that make an impact.
I currently am a master’s student studying Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Michigan School of Information seeking a UX/UI/Product Design full-time job to leverage my skills in user research, digital design, and prototyping.
I also hold a bachelors degree from Tufts University in Cognitive and Computer Science, creating a solid foundation in user behavior and technology.
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
-Steve Jobs
[What Can I Do]
Human-Centered Approach
Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.
Human-Centered Approach
Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.
Human-Centered Approach
Designing experiences that prioritize user needs and behaviors.
Systems Thinking
Creating scalable design systems and cohesive frameworks that adapt to diverse contexts and needs.
Systems Thinking
Creating scalable design systems and cohesive frameworks that adapt to diverse contexts and needs.
Systems Thinking
Creating scalable design systems and cohesive frameworks that adapt to diverse contexts and needs.
Innovative Storytelling
Communicating ideas vividly and persuasively through engaging narratives, making complex concepts instantly clear and emotionally resonant.
Innovative Storytelling
Communicating ideas vividly and persuasively through engaging narratives, making complex concepts instantly clear and emotionally resonant.
Innovative Storytelling
Communicating ideas vividly and persuasively through engaging narratives, making complex concepts instantly clear and emotionally resonant.
[Experience]
Promega Corporation
UI/UX Design Intern
May 2025- Current
Remote
Conduct 10 user interviews and usability testing to drive the redesign of the ProNect Data Platform’s 384-well plate workflow, reducing setup time by 75% and streamlining experimental configuration for life sciences researchers.
Lead a comprehensive UX and accessibility audit of end-to-end workflows through cross-functional collaboration with product, development, and research teams, improving usability by 40% and researcher satisfaction by 30%.
Build wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and design system components aligned with brand guidelines, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and scalability across the platform.
Promega Corporation
UI/UX Design Intern
May 2025- Current
Remote
Conduct 10 user interviews and usability testing to drive the redesign of the ProNect Data Platform’s 384-well plate workflow, reducing setup time by 75% and streamlining experimental configuration for life sciences researchers.
Lead a comprehensive UX and accessibility audit of end-to-end workflows through cross-functional collaboration with product, development, and research teams, improving usability by 40% and researcher satisfaction by 30%.
Build wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and design system components aligned with brand guidelines, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and scalability across the platform.
Promega Corporation
UI/UX Design Intern
May 2025- Current
Remote
Conduct 10 user interviews and usability testing to drive the redesign of the ProNect Data Platform’s 384-well plate workflow, reducing setup time by 75% and streamlining experimental configuration for life sciences researchers.
Lead a comprehensive UX and accessibility audit of end-to-end workflows through cross-functional collaboration with product, development, and research teams, improving usability by 40% and researcher satisfaction by 30%.
Build wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and design system components aligned with brand guidelines, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and scalability across the platform.
Copper Hill
UX Design Intern
Jan 2025- Apr 2025
Livonia, MI
Copper Hill
UX Design Intern
Jan 2025- Apr 2025
Livonia, MI
Copper Hill
UX Design Intern
Jan 2025- Apr 2025
Livonia, MI
WillowTree
Platform Software Test Automation Engineer
Sep 2022- Aug 2024
Charlottesville, VA
WillowTree
Platform Software Test Automation Engineer
Sep 2022- Aug 2024
Charlottesville, VA
WillowTree
Platform Software Test Automation Engineer
Sep 2022- Aug 2024
Charlottesville, VA
[Leadership]
University of Michigan
President of School of Information Master’s Association
Lead 500 member graduate student body, organizing initiatives and presenting strategy to faculty and administration.
University of Michigan
President of School of Information Master’s Association
Lead 500 member graduate student body, organizing initiatives and presenting strategy to faculty and administration.
University of Michigan
President of School of Information Master’s Association
Lead 500 member graduate student body, organizing initiatives and presenting strategy to faculty and administration.
University of Michigan
Figma Campus Lead
Selected to represent Figma on campus, building and leading a thriving student design community by hosting workshops.
University of Michigan
Figma Campus Lead
Selected to represent Figma on campus, building and leading a thriving student design community by hosting workshops.
University of Michigan
Figma Campus Lead
Selected to represent Figma on campus, building and leading a thriving student design community by hosting workshops.
WillowTree
Employee Resource Group Lead
Built a community of 200 People of Color through organizing company-wide events and support sessions.
WillowTree
Employee Resource Group Lead
Built a community of 200 People of Color through organizing company-wide events and support sessions.
WillowTree
Employee Resource Group Lead
Built a community of 200 People of Color through organizing company-wide events and support sessions.
[Fun Facts]
I'm learning how to mix house music
I'm learning how to mix house music
I'm learning how to mix house music
I won a pickleball championship
I won a pickleball tournament
I won a pickleball championship
I won a pickleball championship
I have a fantasy premier league team
My team is #1 in my fantasy premier league
I have a fantasy premier league team
I have a fantasy premier league team
I was born in Japan and hold triple citizenship in the U.S., U.K., and Sri Lanka
I was born in Japan and hold triple citizenship in the U.S., U.K., and Sri Lanka
I was born in Japan and hold triple citizenship in the U.S., U.K., and Sri Lanka
I skii occasionally
I skii occasionally