Philina F.
About Philina F.
Philina F. is a Director of Product Design with extensive experience in product design and user experience across various companies, including Asana and Handshake. She holds degrees from Tufts University and Parsons School of Design, and has a background in child development, economics, and fashion design.
Current Role at Handshake
Philina F. serves as the Director of Product Design at Handshake, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees product design initiatives and leads design strategies to enhance user experience. Her leadership in design aims to align product development with user needs and business goals.
Previous Experience at Handshake
Philina F. has held multiple positions at Handshake, including Product Design Manager and Senior Product Design Manager. She worked as Product Design Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as Senior Product Design Manager for two months in 2023. Additionally, she was the Product Design Lead at Handshake from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the overall design direction and execution of projects.
Work Experience at Asana and Cloudflare
Before her tenure at Handshake, Philina F. worked as a Product Designer at Asana from 2018 to 2021. She also gained experience as a Product Designer at Cloudflare, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she focused on creating user-centered designs that improved product functionality and user engagement.
Educational Background
Philina F. studied at Tufts University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and Economics. She also attended Parsons School of Design - The New School, achieving an Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Design. Additionally, she completed a Front-End Web Development program at General Assembly, earning a certificate in 2015.
Experience at Prosper Marketplace and General Assembly
Philina F. worked as a UX/UI Designer at Prosper Marketplace for six months in 2016. This role involved designing user interfaces and enhancing user experiences. She also studied at General Assembly, where she focused on Front-End Web Development, further expanding her skill set in design and technology.