[Halo!]I'm Deni a Product Designer turning big ideas into products people love.
Selected Work
Lefto, Turning Surplus into Service
Cookpal, a companion for any kitchen
UnityX, Waste & Food Waste Platform
I build products that work, then I make them worth loving.
I am a Product Designer currently studying Information Systems. Because I am comfortable with front-end logic and data structures, I do not just design pretty screens. I design systems that actually work in the real world. I care about how a product is built as much as how it looks. This ensures everything I touch is scalable and developer-friendly.
My background in systems thinking and front-end development allows me to design with technical empathy. I don't just build for screens, I build for implementation. I understand how data flows and how code behaves, ensuring that my designs are as robust as they are beautiful.
I believe that a product must solve a problem to be successful, but it must be polished to be memorable. I treat visual design like 'salt' in a meal, it’s the essential seasoning that turns a functional interface into an emotional experience. I value minimalism, pixel-perfection, and clean execution.
Experience
2025 — Present
Lefto (P2MW Funded)
Product Designer & Team LeadI worked on Lefto as a Product Designer and Team Lead as part of a P2MW-funded student startup focused on reducing food waste. The project pushed me to think beyond screens and really understand the problem we were trying to solve, including why people struggle to manage leftover food and what would realistically fit into their daily habits. I was involved from early problem framing to designing core user flows and high-fidelity interfaces, often making decisions with limited data and tight constraints. Working closely with my team taught me how to balance product goals, technical feasibility, and usability, and helped me grow comfortable making practical design decisions.
2025
CookPal
UI/UX DesignerCookPal was an academic project created for an international entrepreneurship competition where our team received a Gold Award. As the UI/UX Designer, I focused on designing a mobile-first experience that made meal planning and cooking feel simpler and less overwhelming. I spent time identifying common user frustrations and translating them into clear flows, structured layouts, and intuitive interactions. This project helped me practice turning abstract ideas into usable designs while working within a competitive and time-limited environment.