Designing scalable digital experiences for ambitious problem spaces

I’m Lenora Porter, a Miami based product designer with over seven years of experience. I specialize in creating efficiency via design systems, documentation, process, etc. Previously, I've worked at Skillshare, Salesforce, and Net2Phone.

Featured Projects

Jasper AI

Jasper is an AI platform that helps marketing teams generate content at scale. I led design system efforts to support a new product experience built for high volume, on-brand content generation. In parallel, I helped design the IQ layer, the core infrastructure that feeds Jasper AI with company-specific knowledge such as brand voice, audience insights, product information and more. Together, these systems enabled customers to generate more accurate and personalized content at scale.

DigitalOcean

At DigitalOcean, I designed across cloud infrastructure and platform tools with a focus on scalability and system thinking. I led the evolution of the Walrus design system, shaping token architecture, defining contribution processes, and conducting cross-team audits to increase design consistency. I also contributed to infrastructure products like IAM and CDN, helping create modular, developer-friendly interfaces for high-complexity use cases.

Skillshare  - Design System, Internationalization and Process

At Skillshare, I led the creation of a cross-functional design system to unify the experience across both learner and creator tools. I also drove the internationalization effort ensuring global reach across languages and regions.

Salesforce - Heroku

At Salesforce, I supported both the legacy Heroku product and the new serverless platform, Salesforce Functions. I designed foundational UX patterns for Heroku, including pagination, filtering, breadcrumbs, and NPS surveys. I also contributed to the Evergreen design system to support Salesforce Functions, helping create scalable, event-driven interfaces.

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5 movies every design system team should watch

As a system thinker, it’s essential to nurture creativity and seek inspiration beyond the boundaries of the tech industry. One effective and enjoyable way to do this is by watching movies celebrating the importance of design, creativity, and teamwork. Here are five captivating movies that every design system team or system thinker should add to their watchlist: