About
In my free time, you can usually find me reading a science fiction or fantasy book, at the gym weightlifting, or watching a good movie. Since I come from a big family with four older brothers, I love video games and actively listen to 2000's punk rock music.
Let's chat
My design philosophies
Fostering collaboration
Design doesn’t happen in a vacuum. I believe in tight collaboration with cross-functional partners to uncover constraints early, align on goals, and build trust throughout the product development process.
Outcomes over outputs
Success isn’t shipping pixels - it’s creating measurable impact. I focus on solving the right problems and ensuring that what we design moves the needle for users and the business.
Be curious, stay iterative
I treat design as a continuous learning process. Whether through user research, feedback, or experimentation, I believe in shipping, learning, and improving - not chasing perfection.
My story
It all started with me studying web design in university. Shortly after beginning my degree, I realized I enjoyed more of the design decisions and psychology of design than development. I dove into the world of product design and was able to land a part-time role at my university. There, I fell in love with the messy design process and especially balancing research with business needs. Now I've been designing for 3+ years!
Experience
nCino
Product Designer
Sep 2024 - June 2025
FamilySearch
Product Designer
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
FamilySearch
UX Design Intern
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
BYU-Idaho
Part-time UX Designer
Nov 2020 - Apr 2023
Ⓒ 2025 Samantha Nestman
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Let's chat
In my free time, you can usually find me reading a science fiction or fantasy book, at the gym weightlifting, or watching a good movie. Since I come from a big family with four older brothers, I love video games and actively listen to 2000's punk rock music.
About
Experience
nCino
Product Designer
Sep 2024 - Present
FamilySearch
Product Designer
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
FamilySearch
UX Design Intern
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
BYU-Idaho
Part-time UX Designer
Nov 2020 - Apr 2023
Ⓒ 2025 Samantha Nestman
About
Socials
My story
It all started with me studying web design in university. Shortly after beginning my degree, I realized I enjoyed more of the design decisions and psychology of design than development. I dove into the world of product design and was able to land a part-time role at my university. There, I fell in love with the messy design process and especially balancing research with business needs. Now I've been designing for 3+ years!
My design philosophies
Fostering collaboration
Design doesn’t happen in a vacuum. I believe in tight collaboration with cross-functional partners to uncover constraints early, align on goals, and build trust throughout the product development process.
Outcomes over outputs
Success isn’t shipping pixels - it’s creating measurable impact. I focus on solving the right problems and ensuring that what we design moves the needle for users and the business.
Be curious, stay iterative
I treat design as a continuous learning process. Whether through user research, feedback, or experimentation, I believe in shipping, learning, and improving - not chasing perfection.
About
Let's chat
In my free time, you can usually find me reading a science fiction or fantasy book, at the gym weightlifting, or watching a good movie. Since I come from a big family with four older brothers, I love video games and actively listen to 2000's punk rock music.
Experience
nCino
Product Designer
Sep 2024 - Present
FamilySearch
Product Designer
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
FamilySearch
UX Design Intern
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
BYU-Idaho
Part-time UX Designer
Nov 2020 - Apr 2023
My design philosophies
Fostering collaboration
Design doesn’t happen in a vacuum. I believe in tight collaboration with cross-functional partners to uncover constraints early, align on goals, and build trust throughout the product development process.
Outcomes over outputs
Success isn’t shipping pixels - it’s creating measurable impact. I focus on solving the right problems and ensuring that what we design moves the needle for users and the business.
Be curious, stay iterative
I treat design as a continuous learning process. Whether through user research, feedback, or experimentation, I believe in shipping, learning, and improving - not chasing perfection.
Ⓒ 2025 Samantha Nestman
About
Socials
My story
It all started with me studying web design in university. Shortly after beginning my degree, I realized I enjoyed more of the design decisions and psychology of design than development. I dove into the world of product design and was able to land a part-time role at my university. There, I fell in love with the messy design process and especially balancing research with business needs. Now I've been designing for 3+ years!