I’m Nadia Rayward, a product designer and founder who loves turning complex problems into intuitive, visually engaging experiences. With a focus on web design, UX/UI, and design systems, I help brands strengthen their online presence through user-centered design and practical implementation. I thrive collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, accessible solutions that boost engagement and growth. Currently leading Sugarbeet Studios in Houston, I enjoy partnering with clients across industries to craft visually compelling and highly usable websites. My approach blends research, prototyping, and hands-on development to bring ideas from concept to launch while keeping the user at the center of every decision.

Nadia Rayward

I’m Nadia Rayward, a product designer and founder who loves turning complex problems into intuitive, visually engaging experiences. With a focus on web design, UX/UI, and design systems, I help brands strengthen their online presence through user-centered design and practical implementation. I thrive collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, accessible solutions that boost engagement and growth. Currently leading Sugarbeet Studios in Houston, I enjoy partnering with clients across industries to craft visually compelling and highly usable websites. My approach blends research, prototyping, and hands-on development to bring ideas from concept to launch while keeping the user at the center of every decision.

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I’m Nadia Rayward, a product designer and founder who loves turning complex problems into intuitive, visually engaging experiences. With a focus on web design, UX/UI, and design systems, I help brands strengthen their online presence through user-centered design and practical implementation. I thrive collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, accessible solutions that boost engagement and growth.

Currently leading Sugarbeet Studios in Houston, I enjoy partnering with clients across industries to craft visually compelling and highly usable websites. My approach blends research, prototyping, and hands-on development to bring ideas from concept to launch while keeping the user at the center of every decision.

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Work Experience

Founder, Product & Web Design Specialist at Sugarbeet Studios
September 1, 2024 - Present
Founded Sugarbeet Studios to specialize in web design and UX/UI services. Led end-to-end web design—from concept and wireframing to prototyping and final implementation—delivering visually appealing, responsive sites tailored to client needs and optimized for user engagement.
Senior Product Designer at BILL
February 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Drove innovative financial automation solutions by designing user-centered experiences that simplified complex workflows for businesses. Collaborated with Product and Engineering to translate objectives into high-impact design initiatives, developed scalable design systems, implemented accessibility best practices, and created intuitive interfaces to support BILL’s FinTech growth.
Senior Product Designer at American Express
June 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Led the design of global inbound marketing platforms for consumer, corporate, and small business segments. Independently supported four scrum teams and managed end-to-end design from research to prototyping. Used data-driven design strategies to enhance engagement and conversion across digital touchpoints, improving platform performance and user satisfaction.
Product Designer | UX/UI & Web Design Specialist at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Independent product designer delivering solutions for multiple tech startups and clients. Collaborated with Vijilan, Remedly, LeadGenius, and EverString, producing UX/UI redesigns, design language systems, wireframes, prototypes, and branding for web and mobile applications. Also designed and developed Squarespace websites and conducted user research to drive product innovation.

Education

M.S. Biological Photography at University of Nottingham
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2014
B.S. Biology at University of San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2012
Front-End Web Development at General Assembly
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
User Experience Immersive at General Assembly
September 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015

Qualifications

Facilitating Design Thinking
December 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Cooper Design Leadership
June 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other