UX Strategy & Alignment

UX Strategy & Alignment

  • Conduct UX audits to assess team, product, or org design maturity
  • Facilitate strategy workshops to align cross-functional vision
  • Help embed UX thinking into business strategy, product roadmaps, or OKRs
  • Build design playbooks, systems, or operating models to increase team efficiency
Fractional Design Leadership

Fractional Design Leadership

  • Lead or co-lead product design teams through key transitions
  • Define design org structure, rituals, and strategy
  • Partner with founders or Heads of Product to align on UX with business direction
  • Guide hiring plans, onboarding, and mentorship for design team growth
Coaching & Team Development

Coaching & Team Development

  • 1:1 coaching for design leads stepping into management
  • Group workshops on topics like design leadership, stakeholder influence, or systems thinking
  • Facilitate design reviews and retrospectives
  • Ongoing advisory support for design culture or org design questions

What It's Like to Work Together

I approach every engagement with curiosity, care, and clarity. I'm here to listen, ask better questions, and help teams navigate complexity with calm and purpose. My work is grounded in real-world impacts.

Let's Talk

I offer flexible engagements including:

  • Fractional or contract-based design leadership
  • UX audits and strategic assessments
  • Custom workshops and coaching packages

Contact Me to start a conversation.

Email

akitanakasf@gmail.com