Afran Ahmed
Product Manager & Designer

I like to translate your experiences into meaningful designs.

Projects

UX Design | Client Work | Prototyping
Connecting Patients with Medical Professionals with OKB Hope Foundation

In Ghana, mental health struggles to be recognized as a concept. On top of that, there are only 64 psychiatrists in the whole country. See how the Wohohaime website product bridges the gap between patients and psychiatrists and addresses the problems surrounding mental health in the country.

Want to Know More About Your Concert Experience? Ticketmaster Can Help!

A case study on Ticketmaster implementing features dedicated to making sure event attendees are well-informed about the policies regarding the particular venue they are attending.

Mobile Design | UX Research | Individual

Experiences

Hack4Impact | Product Manager | Oct 2022 - Present
  • Successfully executed end-to-end product design processes, catering to the specific requests of nonprofit partners.
  • Contributed as a member of a dynamic design team, collaborating with over 8 designers and facilitating weekly critiques.
  • Engaged with nonprofits organizations worldwide, participating in meetings to identify and ideate product life cycles.
Cornell Data Journal | Data Journalist | Feb 2024 - Present
  • Conducted in-depth research and analyzed key findings from a comprehensive study of 59 sustainable fashion brands.
  • Created insightful data visualizations showcasing the environmental impact of sustainable fashion brands' choices.
  • Exhibited proficiency in Python data analytics libraries, including NumPy and Pandas, through new member education.
Acres Capital | Intern | Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
  • Received 60+ hours of training on real estate fundamentals, financial modeling, and market research.
  • Prepared and presented an investment memo about the development of a mixed-use asset in Manhattan, New York.
  • Worked with professionals at Acres Capital to build 10-year cash flow projections and conduct sensitivity analyses.

Hi, I'm Afran!

Currently, I'm a sophomore attending Cornell University as a student in their College of Arts & Sciences. I’m an Information Science major planning to concentrate in Data Science and User Experience with intentions to minor in Law & Society as well!

My journey with design comes in two stages. During my elementary school days, I used to carry around a Doodle Journal where I would sketch out comics of my friends and I as superheroes fighting against crime. While I wasn’t a fantastic visual artist, all that mattered to me was to see how excited they would get when I came out with a new edition of the comic series. It was then that I understood the importance of design as it relates to meaning and user experience.

‍Now in college, I’ve decided to continue with the path of creating meaningful designs aimed at providing the optimal user experience for its intended audiences. My favorite part of the product life cycle has to be user interviews and user testing. There’s no better than getting to know about peoples’ experiences with products and using their insights to materialize an optimal product. As a bonus, you get to learn some really cool facts about people along the way!

Connect with me!

aahmed72004@gmail,com
Afran Ahmed