👩🏼💻 Kanika Rehani
About 👩🏼💻 Kanika Rehani
Kanika Rehani is an End To End Platform Design Manager at She Runs It, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in design roles at various companies, she has contributed to notable projects, including the design of BranchOut and multiple Amazon Alexa Voice Skills.
Work at Hearst
Kanika Rehani currently serves as the End-to-End Platform Design Manager at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads design initiatives that enhance user experience across various platforms. Prior to this, she was the Head of Design for Digital Product & Innovation Group at Hearst Technology from 2014 to 2016, where she focused on innovative digital solutions. During her tenure, she contributed to the design of iOS and Android native apps and responsive sites for over 25 local TV news stations across the U.S.
Education and Expertise
Kanika Rehani holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts, which she completed from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Professional Certificate in Hearst StepUp New Manager Development from Cornell University in 2022. Additionally, she completed a Product Management Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in design and product management.
Background
Kanika Rehani has a diverse background in design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Graphic Designer at HyperGraphics Studio from 2000 to 2004. She then transitioned to roles such as Interaction Designer at Condé Nast/Portfolio and New York Magazine, where she led significant design projects. Her experience includes freelance design work for Scalar Capital and Protocol Ventures in 2017, as well as a position as a UX/IA Consultant at EGG HAUS, Inc. in 2010.
Achievements
Kanika Rehani has played a pivotal role in several notable projects throughout her career. She was the design lead for BranchOut, a Facebook app that gained over 25 million users, and contributed to its enterprise products. Additionally, she led the design for multiple Amazon Alexa Voice Skills for prominent brands such as Elle and Good Housekeeping. Her contributions to NYC.gov workflows for a kiosk at the City Clerk's Office further highlight her impact in the design field.