[About me]
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I’m Bhavani!, a UX Designer and MDes graduate from Institute of Design, Chicago.
Hey there, I’m excited that you want to learn more about me—so glad to meet you! 😊
I’m Bhavani!, a UX Designer and MDes graduate from Institute of Design, Chicago.
Why Design?
Well, growing up my earliest joy came from creating art, craft, choreographies, events that brought a smile on others and fatefully this joy led me to design.
Over time as a designer, I found myself increasingly drawn to the why behind the pixels—the deeper thinking that shapes every small decision on screen. This curiosity led me to pursue an MDes and fully immerse myself in the world of UX design, where research, design, and strategy intersect to create meaningful connections.
Why Design?
Well, growing up my earliest joy came from creating art, craft, choreographies, events that brought a smile on others and fatefully this joy led me to design.
Over time as a designer, I found myself increasingly drawn to the why behind the pixels—the deeper thinking that shapes every small decision on screen. This curiosity led me to pursue an MDes and fully immerse myself in the world of UX design, where research, design, and strategy intersect to create meaningful connections.
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Words from the people I have worked for
Durga Tadi
Senior System Architect @Apple.Inc
"Bhavani is a star performer and met all the expectations. She is proactive and thinks outside the box when it comes to solving any use case"
Durga Tadi
Senior Architect @Apple.Inc
"Bhavani is a star performer and met all the expectations. She is proactive and thinks outside the box when it comes to solving any use case"
Neil Palkar
Software Engineer @Apple Inc
"Bhavani always delivers what is required very quickly. She will take the time to ask clarifying questions to make sure the ask is completely clear and then will deliver great quality work. Our UX services allowed us to have clearer communication with users of our application and get feedback quickly and efficiently"
Neil Palkar
Software Engineer @Apple Inc
"Bhavani always delivers what is required very quickly. She will take the time to ask clarifying questions to make sure the ask is completely clear and then will deliver great quality work. Our UX services allowed us to have clearer communication with users of our application and get feedback quickly and efficiently"
Ash Lin
Design Strategist @FEGDrive
"Bhavani possesses a sharp intellect and a unique perspective. Her insights have the power to inspire and uplift those around her"
Ash Lin
Design Strategist @FEGDrive
"Bhavani possesses a sharp intellect and a unique perspective. Her insights have the power to inspire and uplift those around her"
My Explorations - a space where I let my curiosity take a wheel!
Game Design (Full Project Coming Soon)
"Journey Within" is a 2D side-scrolling platformer game where players help Ember, the protagonist, restore balance to her emotions.
The game addresses the need for secondary emotional understanding and resilience. It presents a playful, engaging way to reframe emotions as tools for growth instead of obstacles.
Game Design (Full Project Coming Soon)
"Journey Within" is a 2D
side-scrolling platformer game where players help Ember, the protagonist, restore balance to her emotions.
The game addresses the need for secondary emotional understanding and resilience. It presents a playful, engaging way to reframe emotions as tools for growth instead of obstacles.
Generative Font
"Hasthagalu" font is a generative font inspired by Asamyutha Hasthas, the single-hand gestures used for storytelling in the South Indian classical dance form, Bharatanatyam. This image showcases a poem I wrote for my mother using the Hasthas font.
Find a downloadable version of the font for you to explore and experiment with.
Wave Function Collapse
An exploration of wave function collapse, a phenomenon in quantum physics, involves the sudden shift from a superposition of states to one definite state. In pixel art, this concept is metaphorically applied, where the "collapse" symbolizes the sudden formation of a clear image from a chaotic arrangement of pixels.
I experimented with designing various pixel states to collapse and emerge into a pixel sky to aquatic transition art.
While You’re About to Leave…
Thank you for stopping by and exploring my work! As a Product Designer specializing in UI/UX, my passion lies in blending design, strategy, and research to make thoughtful experiences and technology more human-centered.
💡 Got an idea? A challenge to solve? Let’s connect and create something meaningful together!
📩 Reach out—Call me for an interview!