Ananya

I started in computer science, studying AI and machine learning, and somewhere along the way I realized I was always more interested in the gap between what a system could do and what a person actually needed from it. That gap is where I ended up building my career.

I moved into UX and product design after my engineering degree because design is where both sides of my background actually connect. The technical foundation means I can read code, build functional prototypes using tools like Cursor, Lovable, and Framer, have real conversations with engineers about constraints, and understand what I am asking for when I spec an interaction. It also means when I design for AI products I am not guessing at how the system works.

The design side is where I have spent the last three years building real depth. I have done 0 to 1 product work at Accolode, reducing lead management steps by 68% I have worked at scale at MakeMyTrip redesigning booking flows used by millions of people.

What ties all of it together is that I treat research as the foundation of every design decision I make. I understand the problem well enough to defend every choice. The technical background helps me build faster and collaborate better. The design practice is where I do my best thinking.

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.