Hey there, I’m
Hey there, I’m
Hey there, I’m
ELISHA CASTANOU!
ELISHA CASTANOU!
a product designer who loves working on challenging design problems, and creating solutions that empower people in their everyday lives.
a product designer who loves working on challenging design problems, and creating solutions that empower people in their everyday lives.
a product designer who loves working on challenging design problems, and creating solutions that empower people in their everyday lives.
DESIGN VALUES
DESIGN VALUES
DESIGN VALUES
What I stand by 😤
What I stand by 😤
What I stand by 😤
What I stand by 😤
DESIGN FOR SOCIAL GOOD
Very cheesy, I know. But I’m very passionate about creating accessible experiences that empower people in their everyday life. I'm all about lowering the floor and raising the ceiling!
DESIGN FOR SOCIAL GOOD
Very cheesy, I know. But I’m very passionate about creating accessible experiences that empower people in their everyday life. I'm all about lowering the floor and raising the ceiling!
DESIGN FOR SOCIAL GOOD
Very cheesy, I know. But I’m very passionate about creating accessible experiences that empower people in their everyday life. I'm all about lowering the floor and raising the ceiling!
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
I'm very keen on always learning and growing in the field of design. I do this by practicing new design trends, exploring other design fields, and by reading about emerging technology
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
I'm very keen on always learning and growing in the field of design. I do this by practicing new design trends, exploring other design fields, and by reading about emerging technology
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
I'm very keen on always learning and growing in the field of design. I do this by practicing new design trends, exploring other design fields, and by reading about emerging technology
TEAM WAYS OF WORKIING
Just like a product, I believe that teams should constantly be improving. I really enjoy finding opportunities for improvement within a team and hearing everyone's opinions through team retro's
TEAM WAYS OF WORKIING
Just like a product, I believe that teams should constantly be improving. I really enjoy finding opportunities for improvement within a team and hearing everyone's opinions through team retro's
TEAM WAYS OF WORKIING
Just like a product, I believe that teams should constantly be improving. I really enjoy finding opportunities for improvement within a team and hearing everyone's opinions through team retro's
DESIGN FOR SOCIAL GOOD
Very cheesy, I know. But I’m very passionate about creating accessible experiences that empower people in their everyday life. I'm all about lowering the floor and raising the ceiling!
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
I'm very keen on always learning and growing in the field of design. I do this by practicing new design trends, exploring other design fields, and by reading about emerging technology
TEAM WAYS OF WORKIING
Just like a product, I believe that teams should constantly be improving. I really enjoy finding opportunities for improvement within a team and hearing everyone's opinions through team retro's
SHORT-TERM DESIGN GOALS
SHORT-TERM DESIGN GOALS
SHORT-TERM DESIGN GOALS
🎯 What I will achieve in the next 6 months
🎯 What I will achieve in the next 6 months
🎯 What I will achieve in the next 6 months
🎯 What I will improve in the next 6 months
VISUAL DESIGN
VISUAL DESIGN
VISUAL DESIGN
VISUAL DESIGN
I'd like to improve my eye for visual design (specifically spacing). I'll do this by studying and replicating designs made by seasoned UI designers.
I'd like to improve my eye for visual design (specifically spacing). I'll do this by studying and replicating designs made by seasoned UI designers.
I'd like to improve my eye for visual design (specifically spacing). I'll do this by studying and replicating designs made by seasoned UI designers.
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM SOLVING
I'd also like to improve my process to increase the quality of my solutions and to reduce the time that it takes for me solve them. To accomplish this goal, I'll be completing whiteboarding challenges.
I'd also like to improve my process to increase the quality of my solutions and to reduce the time that it takes for me solve them. To accomplish this goal, I'll be completing whiteboarding challenges.
I'd also like to improve my process to increase the quality of my solutions and to reduce the time that it takes for me solve them. To accomplish this goal, I'll be completing whiteboarding challenges.
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
I feel like there is room for improvement in my communication skills since they will help me present my ideas and collaborate with my team members. I will complete this goal by sharing and explaining my designs as often as possible.
I feel like there is room for improvement in my communication skills since they will help me present my ideas and collaborate with my team members. I will complete this goal by sharing and explaining my designs as often as possible.
I feel like there is room for improvement in my communication skills since they will help me present my ideas and collaborate with my team members. I will complete this goal by sharing and explaining my designs as often as possible.
HOBBIES
HOBBIES
HOBBIES
I do a few things in my spare time
I do a few things in my spare time
I do a few things in my spare time
I do a few things in my spare time
ANIME
My favourite Manga is Slam Dunk and my favourite Anime is Haikyu
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ANIME
My favourite Manga is Slam Dunk and my favourite Anime is Haikyu
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ANIME
My favourite Manga is Slam Dunk and my favourite Anime is Haikyu
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ANIME
My favourite Manga is Slam Dunk and my favourite Anime is Haikyu
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MEMES
Easily the best part of the internet. My favourite meme: “Why did we let bro cook!! 😭😭🙏🙏”
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MEMES
Easily the best part of the internet. Favourite meme: “Why did we let bro cook!! 😭😭🙏🙏”
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MEMES
Easily the best part of the internet. My favourite meme: “Why did we let bro cook!! 😭😭🙏🙏”
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MEMES
Easily the best part of the internet. My favourite meme: “Why did we let bro cook!! 😭😭🙏🙏”
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GAMING
I don’t play often, so I don’t win most of my matches, but it’s still lots of fun
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GAMING
I don’t play often, so I don’t win most of my matches, but it’s still lots of fun
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GAMING
I don’t play often, so I don’t win most of my matches, but it’s still lots of fun
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GAMING
I don’t play often, so I don’t win most of my matches, but it’s still lots of fun
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SPORTS
In my prime I used to play lacrosse, but now, I only run and train calisthenics
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SPORTS
In my prime I used to play lacrosse, but now, I only run and train calisthenics
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SPORTS
In my prime I used to play lacrosse, but now, I only run and train calisthenics
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BIKES
I only ride single speed bikes since they're light and the maintenance is low
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BIKES
I only ride single speed bikes since they're light and the maintenance is low
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BIKES
I only ride single speed bikes since they're light and the maintenance is low
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DJ
I learned to mix at Spotify and I mainly play 90's house and lo-fi
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I learned to mix at Spotify, and I mainly play 90's house and lo-fi
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I learned to mix at Spotify and I mainly play 90's house and lo-fi
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EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
i REALLY enjoy designing 🤓👆
i REALLY enjoy designing 🤓👆
i REALLY enjoy designing 🤓👆
i REALLY enjoy designing 🤓👆
Jun 24 - Aug 24
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Sep 23 - Mar 24
EARGYM
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Jun 23 - Sep 23
SPOTIFY
Product Design Intern
Jun 23 - Sep 23
SPOTIFY
Product Design Intern
Jun 23 - Sep 23
SPOTIFY
Product Design Intern
Jun 22 - Jun 23
IBM
UX Design Consultant Intern
Jun 22 - Jun 23
IBM
UX Design Consultant Intern
Jun 22 - Jun 23
IBM
UX Design Consultant Intern
Jun 21 - Jan 22
7GEN ANALYTICS
Research & Digital Design Intern
Jun 21 - Jan 22
7GEN ANALYTICS
Research & Digital Design Intern
Jun 21 - Jan 22
7GEN ANALYTICS
Research & Digital Design Intern
Aug 21 - Nov 21
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS
UX/UI Design Intern
Aug 21 - Nov 21
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS
UX/UI Design Intern
Aug 21 - Nov 21
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS
2023
SPOTIFY
Product Design Intern
SPOTIFY
Product Design Intern
EARGYM
Product Designer
EARGYM
Product Designer
2022
IBM
UX Design Intern
IBM
UX Design Intern
2024
SPEEK HEALTH
Product Designer
2021
7GEN ANALYTICS
R&D Intern
7GEN ANALYTICS
R&D Intern
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS
UX/UI Intern
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS
UX/UI Intern