Ananya

I started in Computer Science with a specialization in AI and ML, but what interested me most was not just solving problems through code it was understanding what happens before something gets built. Why is a feature needed? What change is it trying to create? That curiosity pulled me toward design.

I began as a self-taught UX designer in a consultancy, where working across multiple projects gave me a strong foundation in experimentation and adaptability. Later, at MakeMyTrip, I worked on products at scale for millions of users, which shaped how I think about design beyond visuals as a balance of systems, business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility.

To deepen that perspective, I chose to pursue my Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at Indiana University Bloomington. That experience has helped me grow into a more strategic product designer, one who thinks across interaction design, product lifecycle, business context, and market feasibility.

Outside of work, I enjoy experimenting at the intersection of design, technology, and Generative AI. I build side projects like AI-powered photo booths, journaling jars, and personal library apps, and I code interactive UI prototypes using real data. I also mentor 30+ students as an ADPList Campus Leader and was the First Runner-Up at the Claude Hackathon 2026.