Ryhan Hassan

Ryhan Hassan is a Product Designer based in San Francisco, currently working at Figma since May 2020. He has a strong background in design, having previously held the position of Head of Design at Consider and worked as a Product Designer at Dropbox for over five years, where he contributed significantly to projects like Dropbox Paper and various collaborative tools.12

Education and Early Career

Hassan earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, where he developed a keen interest in the intersection of technology and user interface design. His early career includes internships at major tech companies such as Apple and Google, where he worked on various projects, including SVG data visualizations and web design.12

Contributions at Figma

At Figma, Hassan has been involved in several key projects, including the redesign of the Figma interface (UI3) and features like Dark Mode and Comments. He has also participated in speaking engagements discussing design challenges and innovations, such as the complexities of creating user-friendly interfaces.14 His work focuses on enhancing usability while maintaining a balance between simplicity and functionality, which is critical in collaborative design tools.45

Personal Interests

In addition to his professional work, Hassan engages in side projects aimed at improving design tools and user interactions. He has a passion for prototyping and exploring new ways for users to interact with technology.13