Hanna Gratch
About Hanna Gratch
Hanna Gratch is a Product Designer currently working at data.world, where she leads design initiatives focused on data discovery and generative AI. She has a diverse background in design and sociology, with previous roles at institutions such as McMaster-Carr and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Current Role at data.world
Hanna Gratch serves as a Product Designer at data.world, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she leads design initiatives that focus on data discovery and generative AI. Her work contributes to enhancing user experience and functionality within the platform, aligning with the company's mission to empower organizations through data.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining data.world, Hanna Gratch gained valuable experience in UX design through various roles. She worked as a UX Designer at McMaster-Carr from 2021 to 2022, where she focused on improving user interfaces. Prior to that, she was a UX Design Intern at OpenStax, Rice University, from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to educational resources. Additionally, she held a Research Intern position at the University of Glasgow in 2019.
Educational Background
Hanna Gratch holds a Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology from the University of Southern California, which she completed from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Rice University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. Her educational background in sociology informs her approach to product design, particularly in B2B environments.
Internship Experience
Hanna Gratch has completed several internships that have shaped her career. In 2018, she worked as a Health Advocate Intern at Legacy Community Health for two months. Earlier, in 2016, she was a Research Intern at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for two months. These experiences provided her with diverse insights and skills applicable to her design work.
Work at Rice University
During her time at Rice University, Hanna Gratch worked as a Marketing & Communications Assistant from 2018 to 2021. This role allowed her to develop skills in communication and marketing strategies, which complement her design expertise and enhance her overall professional profile.