Portrait of Ana Cano

My name is Ana and I design for the moment people feel lost — a feeling I know all too well.

As a first-generation American and native New Yorker, I grew up figuring my way around mostly on my own. Without realizing, it made me a resourceful and adaptable person driving my need for clarity, which is essential in my work.

For 4 years I designed in B2B SaaS, where I've audited confusing flows and brought clarity to the experiences I’ve touched, big or small.

In my spare time, I shoot lifestyle photography: engagements, courthouse weddings, and people in their element (among other things).

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Work Experience

Product Designer | Unqork

Jul 2021 – May 2025

Led design as the sole designer on my projects for a no-code developer platform used to build and manage enterprise workflows. Partnered with product and engineering to define and ship zero-to-one features and quality-of-life improvements.

Highlights

  • Aligned product, engineering, and leadership on the UX direction for a new front-end MVP

  • Reduced tech debt by advocating for reprioritizing feature enhancements on the roadmap

UI/UX Designer | Vermillion Sky

UI/UX Designer |
Vermillion Sky

Sep 2020 – Apr 2021

Partnered with startup founders to define and design three concept products for investor pitches.

Projects

  • Music hosting mobile app

  • Event management and ticketing platform (responsive web)

  • Crowdfunding platform (responsive web)

Volunteer Designer | WeTheFuture

Jun 2020 – Apr 2021

Collaborated with researchers and designers on a responsive site that helped young voters learn how to participate in the 2020 election, and contributed to the brand identity.

UX Design Apprentice | Fearless

Feb 2020 (4-week apprenticeship)

Designed a responsive directory that helps people find and support small women-owned businesses in North Carolina.