Nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you!

I'm Aneta, a product designer and problem solver based in the Chicagoland area.

I'm Aneta, a product designer and problem solver based in the Chicagoland area.

With 8+ years of experience across government and education industries, I specialize in crafting intuitive and accessible digital experiences for large-scale enterprise platforms. I like to bring a balance of systems thinking, hands-on craft, and data-informed decision-making to create experiences that are not only functional, but genuinely impactful.

In my experience, I've learned the importance of embracing iteration and adjusting my process to meet each project, as well as considering the big picture. I'm especially intrigued by service design, AI tooling, scalable design systems, and accessibility (compliance doesn't have to mean sacrificing your UI 🙌).

I love learning and consistently strive to try new things and see new places.  When I'm not designing, I can be found hiking my way through different biomes, leveling up my Muay Thai techniques, trying out a new art form, or incessantly bugging my senior cat. 

With 8+ years of experience across government and education industries, I specialize in crafting intuitive and accessible digital experiences for large-scale enterprise platforms. I like to bring a balance of systems thinking, hands-on craft, and data-informed decision-making to create experiences that are not only functional, but genuinely impactful.

In my experience, I've learned the importance of embracing iteration and adjusting my process to meet each project, as well as considering the big picture. I'm especially intrigued by service design, AI tooling, scalable design systems, and accessibility (compliance doesn't have to mean sacrificing your UI 🙌).

I love learning and consistently strive to try new things and see new places.  When I'm not designing, I can be found hiking my way through different biomes, leveling up my Muay Thai techniques, trying out a new art form, or incessantly bugging my senior cat. 

I'm Aneta, a product designer and problem solver based in the Chicagoland area.

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Work History

Summarizing some of my experience

BAM Technologies, LLC

Product Designer | June 2021 - Present

Government

Workflow Modernization

Northwestern University

Experience Designer | September 2017 - June 2021

Education

Youth Platforms

Hybrid Learning Systems

DePaul University, Digital Youth Network

Design Intern | June 2016 - February 2017

Education

Youth Platforms

Hybrid Learning Systems

DePaul University

Research Assistant | August 2015 - September 2017

Education

Youth Platforms

Hybrid Learning Systems

snapshots from over the years

2026 Aneta Baran. All Rights Reserved

2026 Aneta Baran. All Rights Reserved

2026 Aneta Baran. All Rights Reserved