Zahr Lyttle
About Zahr Lyttle
Zahr Lyttle is a Senior Product Designer currently employed at Klaviyo and the Founder & Lead Designer at Purplethumb, a design company focused on impactful digital products. With a background in UX engineering and a degree in Management Information Systems from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Lyttle combines design and software development expertise to address complex challenges.
Work at Klaviyo
Zahr Lyttle has been serving as a Senior Product Designer at Klaviyo since 2023. In this role, Lyttle is involved in designing user-centered products and experiences. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates in a hybrid work environment. Lyttle's contributions at Klaviyo focus on enhancing the user experience through innovative design solutions.
Experience at Purplethumb
Zahr Lyttle is the Founder and Lead Designer at Purplethumb, a design company established in 2022. The company specializes in creating impactful digital products and experiences. Operating remotely from Boston, Massachusetts, Purplethumb allows for flexible collaboration with clients. Lyttle's leadership at Purplethumb emphasizes a commitment to quality design and user experience.
Previous Roles in UX and Design
Prior to current roles, Zahr Lyttle worked at Optum as a UX Engineer from 2018 to 2021. This position involved designing user experiences in the healthcare sector. Lyttle also held various positions at Storyblocks, including Senior Product Designer for three months in 2023 and Product Designer from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, Lyttle worked as a Business Analyst and User Experience Design Apprentice at Origin Consulting LLC in 2015.
Educational Background
Zahr Lyttle earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, studying from 2013 to 2017. This educational background provided a foundation in both technology and design principles, contributing to Lyttle's ability to combine expertise in design and software development.
Portfolio and Design Philosophy
Zahr Lyttle maintains a personal portfolio available at zahr.io, showcasing a range of design work. The portfolio reflects Lyttle's design philosophy, which focuses on solving complex problems through a blend of design and technical skills. This approach enables the creation of user-friendly and effective digital products.