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This includes user research, wireframing, interactive prototyping, creating intuitive user interfaces, building responsive websites and web applications, and developing design systems. My goal is to create seamless digital experiences from concept to deployment.",{"label":68,"content":69},"What is your design process like?","My process is collaborative and iterative, typically involving Discovery and Research, Ideation and Prototyping, User Testing, Visual Design, and close collaboration with development teams during implementation. I tailor the process based on project needs while keeping the solution user-centered.",{"label":71,"content":72},"Do you work with startups?","Absolutely. I enjoy working with startups to help shape their product vision and create user-friendly interfaces from the ground up. 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