I design the moments between thought and action
I'm a product designer with 5+ years of experience building elegant, workflow-driven applications that make complex systems feel intuitive. I specialize in designing AI-powered products end-to-end—from early concept through shipped features—and I care deeply about the craft: interaction design, visual clarity, and the details that build trust.
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Product Designer (Consulting)
2021 — Present
Cata Tools
Product Designer (Consulting)
2024 — 2025
Freelance
Designer and Developer
2020 — 2023
I believe great design happens at the intersection of craft, collaboration, and constraint. I start by deeply understanding the problem—what are users trying to accomplish, and what makes it hard? Then I design with precision: clear interaction patterns, visual hierarchy that guides attention, and attention to the small details that build trust and confidence. I iterate fast in critique with engineers and leadership, holding a strong point of view while staying open to feedback. Whether I'm designing an AI-powered workflow or a real-time decision dashboard, I'm focused on turning complexity into clarity and making sure users feel in control.
Clarity over cleverness
I prioritize legible, straightforward design. Complex features should feel manageable through clear structure, progressive disclosure, and thoughtful use of language and hierarchy—not through visual tricks or hidden controls.
Craft in the details
I sweat the small stuff: alert states, empty states, error messages, spacing, and interaction timing. These details accumulate to signal quality and build user confidence in what the system is doing.
Design in collaboration
I work closely with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders from concept through shipping. Early feedback from implementers helps me design thoughtfully within real constraints, and shared critique keeps work honest and aligned.
Trust through transparency
Especially with AI, I design to demystify. Users should understand what the system is doing, why it's suggesting something, and when they're in control. Trust comes from being straightforward about capability and limitation.
Let's talk about your project
I'm interested in designing thoughtful, craft-forward products that solve real problems. Whether you're building an AI platform, a creative tool, or a workflow-heavy application, I'd love to explore how we might work together.
cmotameni@gmail.comUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
2018
Product Design (End-to-End)
I lead design from early concept through shipped features across web and mobile. This includes UX flows, high-fidelity design systems, interaction design, and close collaboration with engineering to ensure design intent carries through to production.
Workflow & Interaction Design
I specialize in designing complex, multi-step workflows for content creation, decision-making, and knowledge management. I balance power with approachability through clear structure, progressive disclosure, and thoughtful interaction patterns.
AI-Powered Experiences
I design user-facing AI features that translate complex system outputs into understandable, usable interfaces. I focus on transparency, user control, and building trust through clear feedback and human-centered interaction design.
Design Systems & Scale
I build and maintain scalable component systems and design systems that support consistency, faster iteration, and quality across products. I enjoy establishing design standards that empower teams to ship with confidence.