Ariana Thapa – Product Thinking in Action
Ariana Thapa – Product Thinking in Action
Ariana Thapa – Product Thinking in Action
I'm a Management Information Systems student with a passion for managing products that are grounded in user needs and real-world impact. My portfolio highlights my ability to connect user insights to product strategy through research, prioritization, and clear execution.
I'm a Management Information Systems student with a passion for managing products that are grounded in user needs and real-world impact. My portfolio highlights my ability to connect user insights to product strategy through research, prioritization, and clear execution.
I'm a Management Information Systems student with a passion for managing products that are grounded in user needs and real-world impact. My portfolio highlights my ability to connect user insights to product strategy through research, prioritization, and clear execution.




Turning Ideas into Impact
Turning Ideas into Impact
A collection of product strategy and design projects focused on solving real user problems through research, iteration, and thoughtful execution.
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Budget Lock Mode: Reinforcing Boundaries in YNAB
A behavioral design feature for YNAB that helps users stick to their budget by locking categories and preventing impulsive edits.
Behavioral Design
Financial Discipline
UX for Habit Formation

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Budget Lock Mode: Reinforcing Boundaries in YNAB
A behavioral design feature for YNAB that helps users stick to their budget by locking categories and preventing impulsive edits.
Behavioral Design
Financial Discipline
UX for Habit Formation
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Budget Lock Mode: Reinforcing Boundaries in YNAB
A behavioral design feature for YNAB that helps users stick to their budget by locking categories and preventing impulsive edits.
Behavioral Design
Financial Discipline
UX for Habit Formation

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Budget Lock Mode: Reinforcing Boundaries in YNAB
A behavioral design feature for YNAB that helps users stick to their budget by locking categories and preventing impulsive edits.
Behavioral Design
Financial Discipline
UX for Habit Formation
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ThoughtNest: Organizing Nonlinear Thinking for ADHD Minds
ThoughtNest is an idea-capture app for ADHD users that helps organize spontaneous thoughts into visual, flexible categories.
Neurodiverse Design
Task Organization
User-Centered UX
Productivity Tools

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ThoughtNest: Organizing Nonlinear Thinking for ADHD Minds
ThoughtNest is an idea-capture app for ADHD users that helps organize spontaneous thoughts into visual, flexible categories.
Neurodiverse Design
Task Organization
User-Centered UX
Productivity Tools
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ThoughtNest: Organizing Nonlinear Thinking for ADHD Minds
ThoughtNest is an idea-capture app for ADHD users that helps organize spontaneous thoughts into visual, flexible categories.
Neurodiverse Design
Task Organization
User-Centered UX
Productivity Tools

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ThoughtNest: Organizing Nonlinear Thinking for ADHD Minds
ThoughtNest is an idea-capture app for ADHD users that helps organize spontaneous thoughts into visual, flexible categories.
Neurodiverse Design
Task Organization
User-Centered UX
Productivity Tools
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Locked Notes in Google Keep: A Micro User Research Sprint
This sprint explored the demand for a locked notes feature in Google Keep. Through user feedback and community research, I identified key pain points and proposed a lightweight, privacy-focused solution.
Lightweight UX Design
User Research
Privacy Features

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Locked Notes in Google Keep: A Micro User Research Sprint
This sprint explored the demand for a locked notes feature in Google Keep. Through user feedback and community research, I identified key pain points and proposed a lightweight, privacy-focused solution.
Lightweight UX Design
User Research
Privacy Features
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Locked Notes in Google Keep: A Micro User Research Sprint
This sprint explored the demand for a locked notes feature in Google Keep. Through user feedback and community research, I identified key pain points and proposed a lightweight, privacy-focused solution.
Lightweight UX Design
User Research
Privacy Features

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Locked Notes in Google Keep: A Micro User Research Sprint
This sprint explored the demand for a locked notes feature in Google Keep. Through user feedback and community research, I identified key pain points and proposed a lightweight, privacy-focused solution.
Lightweight UX Design
User Research
Privacy Features
Common Queries Answered
What kind of work do you focus on?
I focus on solving problems, improving processes, and using data to help make better decisions. Whether it’s analyzing information, organizing workflows, or researching solutions, my goal is to create work that’s both effective and practical.
What kind of work do you focus on?
What kind of work do you focus on?
I focus on solving problems, improving processes, and using data to help make better decisions. Whether it’s analyzing information, organizing workflows, or researching solutions, my goal is to create work that’s both effective and practical.
What kind of work do you focus on?
I focus on solving problems, improving processes, and using data to help make better decisions. Whether it’s analyzing information, organizing workflows, or researching solutions, my goal is to create work that’s both effective and practical.
How do you approach new projects?
How do you approach new projects?
How do you approach new projects?
How do you approach new projects?
What are you looking to learn or build more experience in?
What are you looking to learn or build more experience in?
What are you looking to learn or build more experience in?
What are you looking to learn or build more experience in?