Ariel

Parzynski

Product & UX Designer — Research to Results

Resume and additional work samples available upon request.

Hi, I'm Ariel!

I’m a Product Designer who loves solving problems that actually matter to people — whether that’s helping a cybersecurity analyst triage a threat faster, giving a day trader a clearer picture of their portfolio mid-stream, or designing a mobile app to take the stress out of mealtime for parents of picky eaters.

I bring together UX research, product thinking, and visual design, and I’ve built a workflow that integrates AI tools like Claude, Fathom, and Figma Make to move faster without sacrificing rigor. I care deeply about outcomes — not just shipping, but knowing the work made things better.

When I’m not designing, I’m home being silly with my family, running 5Ks, practicing yoga, crocheting sweaters, or playing board games with friends.

Featured Work

Because This Is What you came here for:

TeamWorx Security

When battling cyberattacks, every second counts. Discover how I accelerated the malware analysis process for TeamWorx Security’s Hive-IQ, a vital tool for both commercial and government cybersecurity professionals.

Money Map Press

When I joined Money Morning Live, the platform had the audience. It just had no way to keep them. Discover how a usability audit and a few well-placed design decisions turned a live trading platform into a lead generation machine — generating 80–150 new subscribers per month.

Dirty Billy's Hats

Two owners, two completely different goals, one website. Discover how I designed a scalable e-commerce platform for a Gettysburg haberdashery — with a streamlined purchase path for modern hats and a deliberate consultation-first flow for historically accurate pieces.

Picky

An AI-native mobile app that takes the mental load out of feeding your family. Case study coming soon.

Why Work with Me?

Scrappy is my Middle Name

Actually it's Jenna, but give me a good challenge and I will find a way to overcome it.

I'm a Unicorn

My background covers, UX design, graphic design, email marketing, HTML/CSS, product management, and Quality Assurance.

I See the Big Picture

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Testimonials

Here are some really nice things people have to say about me:

Ariel is a phenomenal Product Designer. She's extremely thoughtful and a joy to work with. She's excellent at zooming in and out on the overall problem and solutions and really digs to understand the work of those using her products.

Ariel has a great mind for product and user experience. She is great at seeking out user feedback and focusing on implementing product features accordingly. She is also good at making sure that the engineers don't get so bogged down in what they're building that they forget why they're building it.

Ariel excels in her craft, whether it’s designing intuitive interfaces, conducting in-depth user research, or aligning business goals with user needs. She is also a phenomenal leader and mentor. She led me with confidence and care, teaching me so much about UI/UX design. Her ability to break down complex concepts and guide others is truly inspiring and it will have a lasting impact on my growth, skills, and career. Beyond her professional talents, Ariel brings joy and lightheartedness to the team. Her positivity and sense of humor make the workplace more enjoyable, creating a culture where people feel supported and energized. If you’re looking for a designer who elevates the team around her Ariel is the clear choice. She’s not just a great designer; she’s a fantastic leader and a true asset to any organization.

I recommended Ariel for hire in early 2025, and from day one she exceeded the bar I'd set in advocating for her. Working alongside her as our senior UI/UX developer, I watched her transform the way our team approached design — pushing us to think more deeply about user impact rather than just feature delivery. Ariel is the rare designer who pairs strong creative instincts with rigorous evidence. She defended her design choices with both qualitative insight and quantifiable data, which made her recommendations easy to trust and easy to act on. Her attention to detail was unmatched on our team, and the quality of her output consistently reflected that care. She's a thoughtful collaborator, a tenacious problem solver, and someone who genuinely makes the work better. Any organization bringing Ariel onto their UI/UX team is getting a senior practitioner who will raise the standard around her.

Ariel is a dedicated, organized, and thoughtful designer. Her listening skills are a valuable tool in her work, as are her visual design skills and business acumen. I enjoyed working with Ariel!

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