# Alana Stull > UX Engineer & Entrepreneur | Crafting Products that Empower, Connect, and Simplify Location: Palo Alto, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/alanastull I’m a diligent, creative, and empathetic problem solver who designs on the foundation of lived experience. For me, design is about impact—removing friction, building authentic connections, and bringing joy into daily experiences. I value authenticity, compassion, and intentionality, and I strive to reflect those qualities not just in what I create, but in how I collaborate, lead, and show up at work. My interdisciplinary background in psychology, engineering design, entrepreneurship, and African/African-American studies has shaped my approach to design; balancing human behavior, technical execution, and cultural context. Whether it’s helping people live with intention through digital planning tools at Noted by Nani, creating platforms that foster genuine social connection, or leading equity-focused initiatives that expand access to tech, I’m drawn to work that blends creativity, technology, and social impact. Through corporate internships at Amazon and IDEO, I’ve learned how design must scale: from addressing the needs of a single user to solving for the challenges of large enterprises. That balance of detail and scale has deepened my commitment to creating solutions that are both human-centered and widely impactful. I’m currently seeking internship opportunities in UX engineering or design technology, where I can continue designing products that empower, connect, and simplify. Contact Info: stull.alana@gmail.com ## Work Experience ### Co-Founder, Chief of Design + Development @ Blyss Jan 2021 – Present Design and develop the full mobile MVP using Figma, JavaScript, React, and React Native. Lead usability testing and manage all user-centered initiatives—from interviews to product development. Oversee end-to-end development across web and mobile, manage team operations, timelines, and hiring— aligning product direction with business strategy. ### Founder, Digital Product Designer @ Noted By Nani Jan 2025 – Present Founded a digital stationery company focused on intentional living and mindful planning. Provides minimalist digital planning tools that empower users to organize routines, set meaningful goals, and maintain balance in personal and professional life. ### Brand Designer & Strategist @ Mentor Me Collective Jan 2024 – Present Lead full brand redesign and strategic repositioning, redefining visual identity, tone, messaging, and brand systems to align with a new organizational direction. Drive brand adoption across all internal and external touchpoints, including digital platforms, documentation, media, and merchandise. ### President @ Rice University NSBE Chapter Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 Led Rice's chapter, driving initiatives that promote academic success, professional growth, and community engagement. Built partnerships with companies to secure internships and mentorships, aligning organizational goals with university priorities. Previously served as Programs Chair, leading sponsor partnerships, professional development events, and conference programming. ### UX Design Intern @ Amazon Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Seattle, Washington, United States Designed and conducted usability tests for generative AI/LLM platform (hosting 1.4k+ people metrics and 175k+ customized reports). Created row-level data retrieval feature and concepts for prompt guide and data visualization features. ### UX Design Intern @ Amazon Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Seattle, Washington, United States Developed UX/UI components for a career management platform serving 3M+ users. Contributed flyout and message-banner components to the company-wide design system. Placed 3rd in the global AtoZ Hackathon, leading product design and frontend development for a Messenger app. ### Product Design Intern @ IDEO Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Palo Alto, California, United States Used design thinking and human-centered design to build a venture prototype that increases the accessibility of financial aid resources for incoming college students. ## Education ### Master of Engineering - MEng in Design and Technology Innovation Duke University Pratt School of Engineering ### Bachelor of Arts: Psychology (Human-Factors) Rice University ### High School Diploma Castilleja School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alanastull - Website: https://alanacassidy.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/alanastull JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/alanastull/resume.json Last updated: 2026-02-23