Sana Maqsood ,

M.S / B.S

Sana Maqsood is an Adjunct Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, a Lead UX Designer at Amazon, and a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of human-centered design, emerging technology, and interactive media. At NYU, she teaches User Experience Design in the Integrated Design and Media program.

With over a decade of industry experience, Sana has led design initiatives across Amazon, Afterpay, First Republic Bank, Thomson Reuters, and Nasdaq, specializing in design strategy, product innovation, and complex digital experiences.

An international speaker and design mentor, Sana has presented at design conferences and universities across the United States and Europe. She is passionate about design education and has mentored over 100 designers, helping bridge academic learning with industry practice.

Her creative work explores biofeedback, brain-computer interfaces, and immersive installations. She is also the founder of SOOD, a jewelry brand featured in Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.

Sana holds an M.S. in Integrated Design and Media from NYU Tandon and a B.S. in Finance from DePaul University.