About Me

I'm a product designer passionate about crafting seamless, almost magical experiences where technology feels invisible and just works. With a background in information technology, I take a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex challenges, often for underserved or diverse user groups. I care deeply about creating culturally sensitive, inclusive design solutions that not only function but resonate.

What excites me most is designing for real-world impact, whether that means simplifying workflows, scaling systems, or empowering people to focus on what matters.

Fun fact

When I’m not designing intuitive experiences, you’ll find me reading, experimenting in the kitchen, or making art with my kids.

Core traits

How I approach product design

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Problem-Solver

I reduce complexity by breaking down messy, ambiguous challenges into focused, user-centered solutions.

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Systems Thinker

I design scalable workflows by automating processes and creating durable patterns that support long-term product growth.

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Product-Minded

I think beyond pixels. I care about business outcomes, technical constraints, and how designs evolve post-launch.

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Impact-Oriented

I use analytics, user feedback, and iteration to improve product performance and deliver measurable results.

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Efficency-Driven

I streamline experiences to eliminate friction, reduce manual work, and help users focus on what truly matters.

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Delivery-Driven

I bring ideas to life by collaborating across disciplines, translating strategy into shipped products, and continuously improving them after launch.

Tools & Skills

"I combine strategy, research, and systems thinking with executional craft. Here are some of the tools and methods I rely on to build thoughtful, scalable products."

🛠 Tools & Platforms

Figma
Hey Marvin
Mural
Miro
Confluence
Jira
Trello
Open AI
Loveable
Replit
Co-pilot
Perplexity
Gamma
Ideogram
Suno
Notebook LM
Slack
Microsoft teams
Google cloud
Microsoft office
Datadog
Log rocket
Cursor
Github
Adobe

🎨 UI Design

Design Thinking
Wireframing
Prototyping
A/B testing
Design Systems
Interaction Design
Tailwind
SaaS
Information Architecture
Accessibility (WCAG)
Responsive web design
Data Visualization
Data Visualization
Vuetify.js
Sitemap
Mobile design

🔬 Research & Testing

Ethnographic research
User interviews
Surveys
Competitive Analysis
User Testing
Storyboarding
User journey mapping
Persona development
Stakeholder mapping
Impact-effort matrix
Affinity clustering
Abstract laddering
Schematic diagram

💻 Dev & Collaboration

HTML5
CSS
Javascript
Bootstrap
Jquery
Agile
React JS
Python

Testimonials

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“Varshini is not only a strong individual contributor, but also a collaborative team player. She brings a thoughtful and analytical approach to every project, ensuring design decisions are both strategic and user-focused. Her dedication, friendliness, research skills, and ability to manage complex design challenges make her an invaluable asset to any team.”

— Alex Jolley, Head of Design, IxDF Leader

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“I had the pleasure of working closely with Varshini for a few months. She was the first person to take the time to listen to our UX needs instead of making assumptions. She’s very knowledgeable and fun to work with. She made the design process simple, yet informative. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a team member.”

— Dante Walker, Legal Administrator at Arivo Acceptance

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“I worked with Varshini for 3 years. She has been accused of being the nicest person on the planet — and I can't argue with that. She’s super kind and super thoughtful. While we worked together, she conducted user research, designed desktop apps, and mobile apps. She earned the company-wide Key Contributor Award multiple times. I would work with Varshini again.”

— Charlie King, CTO Arivo Acceptance

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“Varshini is inquisitive, eager to experiment, research, and problem solve. While working together on a multi-step form flow, we created variants to test with users — and Varshini captured critical feedback to improve the design. Our cross-time-zone collaboration felt easy and natural, and we both learned from each other.”

— Kendra Black, UX Designer & Web Strategist

Let's Connect

Open to full-time roles, freelance work, or meaningful collaborations. If you're building something impactful and need a strategic designer — let’s talk.

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