I'm a hands-on product design leader with a passion for building things that matter for people and the planet. Currently leading design at Qonto, I co-founded an impact studio and have helped shape digital products across fintech, sustainability, and social innovation. I thrive at the intersection of craft, strategy, and leadership.
Yana Sanzhapova is a Lead Product Designer at Spendesk, based in Berlin, with a track record spanning fintech heavyweights like Qonto, Algolia, and Contrast. She specializes in design systems and end-to-end product design, building across React, iOS, and Android. Her strength lies in untangling complex systems and turning them into clean, people-centered solutions.
I'm an graphic designer currently based in Milan. I began my career in 2010 in Brazil, gaining experience in design studios, television networks, and advertising agencies.
