Mina Shakarshy
About Mina Shakarshy
Mina Shakarshy is a Staff Product Designer at Modern Health, where she has worked since 2024. With a background in both B2B and B2C product design, she has held various design roles at companies such as Comcast and Guru, and she holds a Bachelor's Degree from Brown University.
Work at Modern Health
Mina Shakarshy currently serves as a Staff Product Designer at Modern Health, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Product Designer at the same company from 2021 to 2024. During her tenure, she contributed to various design projects, focusing on enhancing user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Modern Health, Mina Shakarshy gained valuable experience in product design at several organizations. She worked as a Senior Product Designer at Guru from 2019 to 2021 and as a Product Designer at URBN from 2017 to 2018. Her career began at Comcast, where she held the position of Associate User Experience Designer from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed an internship at Comcast as a User Experience Design and Research Intern in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Mina Shakarshy earned her Bachelor's Degree from Brown University, where she studied an Independent Concentration in 'Perception of Digital Art and Design' from 2011 to 2015. She also attended The Lawrenceville School, completing her high school education from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background supports her expertise in user experience and product design.
Design Philosophy and Advocacy
Mina advocates for research-based design practices. She has led user research studies to inform her design decisions, ensuring that her work is grounded in user needs and behaviors. Her experience spans both B2B and B2C products, allowing her to approach design challenges with a comprehensive understanding of various market dynamics.
Personal Interests and Activities
In her personal time, Mina Shakarshy engages in outdoor activities such as playing ultimate frisbee, squash, and tennis. She also enjoys creative pursuits, including clay sculpting, drawing, and painting. These interests reflect her commitment to creativity and active living.