Hi, I’m Sarah

I’m a product designer, with a background in front-end development, who loves simplifying complexity and turning data-driven strategies into intuitive designs. From user research to final designs, I’m passionate about creating and optimizing products that deliver seamless, user-centered experiences.

The Cloakroom

2014 - 2015

Building a platform for online personal styling - enabling users to go via a quiz to be matched with their own stylist. Giving them the ability to accept and reject certain clothing and leave reviews, all in the online system.

Gramble World/Get Social

2013

I worked on the front-end of the mobile apps, and also working with the design team on the layout and interactions on each of the consumer facing pages.

Liquor.com

2011-2012

I focused on building out the main structure of the website, building the front-end and also collaborating on the designs of each page.

Degreed

2016 - 2024

I focused on helping admins automate their workflows and manage their employees learning and skill growth

Some nice things people say about me

I had the pleasure of working with Sarah for several months at Degreed. Sarah has an eye for user-focused designs that are both intuitive and visually appealing. Her pragmatic and open approach to design helped create a collaborative, enjoyable working relationship.

Sarah ensured that both user needs and project objectives were incorporated into her work, showing a strong understanding of our customers and our market landscape. I recommend Sarah to any team looking for a talented and collaborative Product Designer.

—Joel Luther, Project Manager @ Degreed

Sarah Dougan is an exceptional Product Designer at Degreed, beloved by all who work with her. As one of our longest-tenured designers, she has spanned many parts of our product and led numerous teams, consistently delivering outstanding results.

Sarah applies design thinking principles to create usable and intuitive interfaces for learners, managers, and administrators. Her ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions is remarkable. At Degreed, she collaborates seamlessly with product managers, engineers, and researchers, designing user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that enhance user experience and satisfaction. Sarah’s dedication to empowering users to achieve their learning and career goals is truly inspiring. I highly recommend Sarah for her exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to excellence.

—David Blake, CEO @ Degreed

I hired Sarah for the Degreed product design team. With her background in frontend development, she effectively bridged the gap between design and implementation. Sarah has been a steady and invaluable presence on the team for many years, consistently delivering elegant designs for even the most complex projects. She was always a joy to work with, and greatly appreciated by all her teammates.

—Wouter De Bres, Founder and Product Designer @ Bres Design