Skiing in Vermont as the sun set over the mountains
Following a creek through the Rocky Mountains
About Hanna Kunka
I have dedicated my career to merging human psychology with design, creating products that help people understand complexity and take action with confidence. I believe great design creates meaningful connections between people and technology by making trust visible. My work focuses on experiences that help people feel oriented, capable, and in control.
My approach to design
Watching the sun set above the clouds at Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island
Looking over Lake Tahoe after fresh snowfall
Watching the waves crash against the cliffs on Hawaii’s Big Island
Rowing across the lake in Central Park on a summer afternoon
Watching the waves from the cliffs along Puerto Rico’s coast
Ideas rarely arrive fully formed. They begin as fragments that design connects and brings into focus. I turn early thoughts into something people can see, question, test, and improve.
I explore edge cases, borrow ideas from other industries, and imagine scenarios that challenge the obvious answer. Starting my career as the only designer at a technical startup taught me to work through uncertainty, trust my judgment, and help teams find direction when the path was still unclear.
I believe the company is the first product a team designs. What happens inside the organization becomes visible in the product, and the smallest decisions reveal what truly matters.
Personal life and inspiration
I believe inspiration can come from anywhere, and the experiences that stay with me often return in unexpected ways.
I love traveling and collecting memories from different places. These are a few of my favorite moments: