Madison Magnani / My Thinking

How I Think About Design

mmagnani@pratt.edu

I approach design by uncovering the underlying “why” behind a problem and using that insight to guide clear, intentional decisions.

Meaning before mechanics:

I look past surface-level usability issues to understand motivations, emotions, and the bigger contextt shaping a problem before designing solutions.

Clarity as a design outcome:

I use research to reduce ambiguity and help people feel confident, not overwhelmed, as they move through an experience.

Design is a conversation:

I treat design as iterative and collaborative, testing ideas, listening to feedback, and refining solutions over time.

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