Hi, I am Aneesha!
Storyteller. Advocate of Users. Curious Thinker.
With my HCI and Computer Science background, I am driven to create meaningful and innovative interactions. The relationship between technology and human behavior captivates me. I work to influence these dynamics with empathy and creativity, and create enjoyable and intuitive experiences. I'm dedicated to making technology truly work for people, driving positive and transformative change.
My approach involves a deep dive into user behaviors and needs, ensuring that all decisions are informed by comprehensive research and a genuine understanding of user experience. I thrive on tackling complex problems and am always eager to explore new ideas and technologies!
Let's connect and create impactful experiences together!
My Work
Personalized Audio-AI Experiences
Mixed Methods Research | Responsible AI | Concept Development
Developed the concept of AI-powered community channels to help provide iHeartRadio with a competitive edge in the market and re-invent radio through personalization. Crafted Responsible Audio-AI Guidelines to assist anyone who is a part of the design process in developing responsible Audio-AI solutions.
Benchmarking Longitudinal Survey
Quantitative Research | Survey Design
Executed the first-ever benchmarking study for the Design System Team at Viasat, to be used for every major version release, reaching 300+ users across 5 stakeholder groups measuring the success of the Beam Design System.
Accessible Google Maps
Product Design | Accessibility | Inclusive Design | Qualitative Research
Redesigned Google Maps for 3 types of colorblindness using accessibility design guidelines, featuring new colors, saturation levels, better color contrast, and dynamic text resizing for increased accessibility.
Why work with me?
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“…During her time with us, Aneesha consistently displayed a remarkable level of independence and proactiveness; she embraced a big, complex project with cheerful enthusiasm and dove in head-first with curiosity and thoughtfulness that drove her to ask insightful questions and explore complex concepts in depth throughout the research process. This project required multiple rounds of iteration and significant stakeholder management, which Aneesha navigated with composure and empathy. Additionally, Aneesha displayed exceptional receptivity to feedback; she actively sought feedback (from both her stakeholders and her research team) and took concrete actions to address these areas in her research…”
- Kaitlyn Lee, Lead CXRD Researcher
“…In summary, Aneesha has exceeded our expectations as a research intern in every way. Her independence, proactiveness, curiosity, empathy, self-drive, and intelligence have left a lasting impact on our team.”
- Meg Cain, Director of UX Research
“…Aneesha did an outstanding job! She asked insightful questions during our interviews and working sessions and was always curious to learn more about the way the team interacted with our users. I was very impressed with how quickly she was able to pick up on Design System lingo, personas, tools, and technologies. Aneesha is a quick learner who is very collaborative to work with!”
- Rahmeen Shary, Design System Manager
