"I design to understand—
to bring clarity to complexity,
to create with intention."
to bring clarity to complexity,
to create with intention."
Age 20, still collecting trinkets
Meet the curious mind behind my craft ~
I never set out to be a designer. It just kind of happened slowly, almost quietly—through little things I kept noticing. Why an app felt easy when another didn’t, why a street sign guided people without a word, why a detail no one else seemed to care about stuck with me for days. At first I didn’t think much of it. I just liked paying attention.
Over time, those small observations started to add up. I studied other things—biology, marketing—searching for a fit, but the same path kept pulling me back. Design gave those instincts a place to land. It wasn’t just about how something looked—it was about why it worked, how it shaped an experience, how it made someone feel without them even realizing. That invisible part hooked me.
Now, I design with the same attitude I had when I was younger: curious, patient, a little obsessive about the details most people pass over. I like untangling the messy parts, seeing how things connect, and rebuilding them so they feel a little clearer, a little easier. I’m not chasing some big finish line—I’m just following where curiosity takes me.
Over time, those small observations started to add up. I studied other things—biology, marketing—searching for a fit, but the same path kept pulling me back. Design gave those instincts a place to land. It wasn’t just about how something looked—it was about why it worked, how it shaped an experience, how it made someone feel without them even realizing. That invisible part hooked me.
Now, I design with the same attitude I had when I was younger: curious, patient, a little obsessive about the details most people pass over. I like untangling the messy parts, seeing how things connect, and rebuilding them so they feel a little clearer, a little easier. I’m not chasing some big finish line—I’m just following where curiosity takes me.
Work Experience
The experiences that got me to the designer I am today ~
Microsoft
office.comProduct Design Intern
May ⇀ August 2025
The Seattle summer that pushed me into new terrains—hikes up unfamiliar trails, bike rides across the city, and areas of design I've never tried before—grounded my passion to design for a future no one fully understands yet. Microsoft taught me to carry confidence into ambiguity, to think in decades rather than quarters, and to explore what this age of human–AI co-agency might really mean.
Lenovo
lenovo.comContract Product Designer
Feb ⇀ May 2025
I found myself leading a team larger than I ever had before, learning that design grows stronger when shaped by many perspectives. This project taught me when to invite AI into today’s experiences—and when to let the human touch lead instead.
Bloomberg
bloomberg.comContract Product Designer
Aug ⇀ Dec 2024
I learned to sit inside ambiguity—untangling the limitless possibilities of voice AI, searching for patterns in outputs that felt infinite. Bloomberg taught me the value of listening deeply, both to clients and to users, and how research can be the compass when the path ahead is unclear.
Vestmark
vestmark.comProduct Design Intern
May ⇀ August 2024
The first time I stepped into finance, everything was unfamiliar, and I learned to lean on teammates and ask the questions I didn’t know to ask. This internship showed me the power of rapid iteration and prototyping to tell stories, communicate ideas, and think strategically about how a product can stand out in a crowded market.
Ecolectro
ecolectro.comProduct Marketing &
Design Intern
Design Intern
May ⇀ August 2023
My first time in a startup, where I could put my invisible passion into practice and kick off my design journey. I’m forever grateful for the chance to wear so many hats so early and learn by doing.
Orgs & Involvement
And the communities where this little design journey started ~
Figma
figma.comCampus Leader
Aug 2024 ⇀ Today
Hanging with the Figma EDU team, hosting workshops, and finding joy in helping others tinker, explore, and create.
Notion
notion.comCampus Leader
Aug 2024 ⇀ Today
Sharing tips, building workflows, and seeing how a little guidance can help others organize, create, and make their ideas stick.
Design Consulting at Cornell
dcc.comProject Manager,
Design Consultant
Design Consultant
Sept 2023 ⇀ Today
My first design community at Cornell, where I grew into the designer I am today. Leading projects and working closely with clients taught me how to balance creativity with purpose, while friendships, mentors, and mentees shaped the journey into something I’ll carry forward.
Digital Tech & Innovation
dti.comProduct Designer,
Design Advisor
Design Advisor
Feb 2024 ⇀ Today
My first time working alongside developers and product managers, where I learned to design with feasibility in mind and discovered how collaboration shapes ideas into real, usable experiences.
Cornell UX Design
cuxd.comExternal, Internal
Community Lead
Community Lead
Sept 2023 ⇀ May 2025
Where I found another design community, had fun organizing events, speaking on panels, and sharing my love for design. Being part of this group taught me how joy, curiosity, and collaboration can ripple through a community and inspire others to create.
Age 5, building little worlds for my trinkets, learning to make things feel right
"Ammu I need anotherrrrr Squinkie
pack so I can make little worlds and have
them all playyyyyy togetherrrrrrrrr."
pack so I can make little worlds and have
them all playyyyyy togetherrrrrrrrr."
