Hello, I'm Ana.
I design products.
I spent 9 years handing them over to engineers. Recently I've been learning what happens when you build them yourself.
Garden apps know a lot about plants. They rarely understand gardens.
Read Santolina
Writing
Thoughts on building Santolina. Published on Substack.
Finding Santolina's visual language
Jul 22, 2026
The database doesn't know what a garden looks like
Jul 13, 2026
The plant database that fought back
Jul 10, 2026
Testimonials
Ana is the best product designer I've worked with. Her methodical approach and deep understanding of product requirements make her incredibly easy to collaborate with, and her designs are both elegant and practical for development teams to implement.
Dino Pohilj
Product Manager
I love working with Ana! She has an incredible ability to quickly grasp ideas and translate them into thoughtful, practical solutions. Her attention to detail and willingness to experiment make her fantastic to collaborate with.
Nodar Daneliya
Founder/CEO @Shuttle