Hi, I'm Meagan Gonzaga - UX Research Associate at Cricut
I'm driven by a deep-seated curiosity to understand users and solve their problems, thriving in environments where I can translate complex user needs into intuitive product experiences. I love learning from users daily to enhance designs.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked at Google as an Administrative Business Partner and UX Researcher.
Currently a UX Research Associate at Cricut, focusing on user empathy.
Can help others by sharing experiences in career transitions into UX.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Operations & Marketing
Managed projects and social media at The Vanity Project, building a strong foundation in organization and communication.
✦ Project Management
✦ Social Media Strategy
Academic Program Support
Supported arts and humanities programs at the University of San Francisco, developing administrative and interpersonal skills.
✦ Administration
✦ Interpersonal Skills
UX Research Specialization
Transitioned into UX Research, focusing on user understanding and problem-solving at Cricut.
✦ UX Research
✦ User Empathy
💪🏻 Superpowers
User Empathy Engine
Translating user needs into actionable design improvements.
✦ Dives deep into user behavior and motivations.
✦ Identifies pain points and opportunities for innovation.
✦ Advocates for the user in product development cycles.
Problem-Solving Navigator
Leveraging research to tackle complex user experience challenges.
✦ Applies analytical skills to deconstruct user issues.
✦ Develops data-backed solutions for design obstacles.
✦ Ensures products meet user needs effectively.
Cross-Functional Collaborator
Bridging user insights with design and development teams.
✦ Communicates research findings clearly.
✦ Facilitates understanding of user perspectives.
✦ Aligns teams around user-centered goals.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow UX professionals to share best practices.
✦ Discovering new methodologies for user research and analysis.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor aspiring UX researchers.
I can help with
✦ Offering insights into user research techniques.
✦ Sharing experiences in transitioning careers into UX.
✦ Providing perspectives on user-centered design.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining knowledge on emerging UX research tools.
✦ Connecting with experienced mentors in the UX field.
✦ Finding opportunities for collaborative research projects.
