Nishtha

nishtha@umd.edu, Washington D.C.

UX and Product Designer, wrapping up a Master's degree in HCI at the University of Maryland, College Park.

With systems thinking, data-driven design, and technical knowledge, I build simple solutions that have measurable impact. Since the beginning of my journey, I've learned how to build real, collaborative relationships, and tell memorable stories with my work.

I owe my journey to Mumbai, where I grew up and first engineered a solution for an NPO. I loved using tech for good and jumped into a CS degree for more. A lack of connection with who I was solving for, drove me to HCI. Today, across projects in AI, Tools, Fintech, and eGovernance, I'm still designing for change.

DESIGN GUIDE

I'm always expanding my toolkit to become a better, faster designer. Currently building my dream AI + design workflow, and tinkering with emerging tech (wearables!).

I like to consider what we can remove from an existing solution, instead of only adding to it. Ref. "Subtract" by Leidy Klotz.

I believe the best user insights are unspoken, between the umms and ahs. I try to pick up on what a user might not know themself.

Nishtha

nishtha@umd.edu, Washington D.C.

UX and Product Designer, wrapping up a Master's degree in HCI at the University of Maryland, College Park.

With systems thinking, data-driven design, and technical knowledge, I build simple solutions that have measurable impact. Since the beginning of my journey, I've learned how to build real, collaborative relationships, and tell memorable stories with my work.

Adapt and grow

Less is more

Between the lines