About Me.
I'm Adithi — a product designer with 4 years of experience based in Pittsburgh. I'm always thinking about how everyday experiences can be better and experimenting — with thoughts, ideas, and tools.
I grew up in a family of doctors, but I found my calling in design. I found my space (and people) in the intersection of business, engineering and innovation; embodying my touches to experiences that serve people and systems.
Achievements
'24
IBM Design Coach
Mentored a team to People’s Choice Award
'24
IBM Design Coach
Mentored a team to People’s Choice Award
'24
IBM Design Coach
Mentored a team to People’s Choice Award
'23
Most Impactful Product Award
Winner among 120+ designers from 12 countries
'23
Most Impactful Product Award
Winner among 120+ designers from 12 countries
'23
Most Impactful Product Award
Winner among 120+ designers from 12 countries
'22
Student of the Year - Gold Medal
Academic & extracurricular excellence
'22
Student of the Year - Gold Medal
Academic & extracurricular excellence
'22
Student of the Year - Gold Medal
Academic & extracurricular excellence
'21
HCI Track Reviewer
Grace Hopper Celebration (AnitaB.org)
'21
HCI Track Reviewer
Grace Hopper Celebration (AnitaB.org)
'21
HCI Track Reviewer
Grace Hopper Celebration (AnitaB.org)
'20
World Skills Competition
Ranked top 6 among 500+ designers nationally
'20
World Skills Competition
Ranked top 6 among 500+ designers nationally
'20
World Skills Competition
Ranked top 6 among 500+ designers nationally
What I Value
1. Judicious Process Thinking
The sweet spot is finding just enough structure to guide teams without stifling creativity
1. Judicious Process Thinking
The sweet spot is finding just enough structure to guide teams without stifling creativity
1. Judicious Process Thinking
The sweet spot is finding just enough structure to guide teams without stifling creativity
2. Growth and Experimentation
I'm energized by shifts and love experimenting with new approaches. I thrive on adapting change
2. Growth and Experimentation
I'm energized by shifts and love experimenting with new approaches. I thrive on adapting change
2. Growth and Experimentation
I'm energized by shifts and love experimenting with new approaches. I thrive on adapting change
3. Integrity and Transparency
I communicate honestly about constraints, trade-offs, and timelines to build trust with users & stakeholders
3. Integrity and Transparency
I communicate honestly about constraints, trade-offs, and timelines to build trust with users & stakeholders
3. Integrity and Transparency
I communicate honestly about constraints, trade-offs, and timelines to build trust with users & stakeholders
Software Stack
Design & Prototyping
Figma, Adobe CS, Invision
Research
Miro, Mural, UserZoom
AL & LLMS
Gemini, Claude, Copilot, V0
Productivity
Jira, Notion, Linear
Product Design Intern
Stealth Startup
2025
First design intern for a GenAI-powered platform. Designed a CEO-approved core feature, led customer discovery sessions, and built scalable frameworks
Product Design Intern
Stealth Startup
2025
First design intern for a GenAI-powered platform. Designed a CEO-approved core feature, led customer discovery sessions, and built scalable frameworks
Product Design Intern
Stealth Startup
2025
First design intern for a GenAI-powered platform. Designed a CEO-approved core feature, led customer discovery sessions, and built scalable frameworks
Product Designer
IBM
2021-2024
Designed mobile, desktop enterprise solutions. Led research, redesigned critical UX flows, drove end-to-end delivery, and built community across teams
Product Designer
IBM
2021-2024
Designed mobile, desktop enterprise solutions. Led research, redesigned critical UX flows, drove end-to-end delivery, and built community across teams
Product Designer
IBM
2021-2024
Designed mobile, desktop enterprise solutions. Led research, redesigned critical UX flows, drove end-to-end delivery, and built community across teams
Co-Founder
Pittsburgh 2 Peers
2024
Built a student community platform for ridesharing, moving, and networking. Reached 1000+ visits and 150+ completed requests within 2 weeks of launch
Co-Founder
Pittsburgh 2 Peers
2024
Built a student community platform for ridesharing, moving, and networking. Reached 1000+ visits and 150+ completed requests within 2 weeks of launch
Co-Founder
Pittsburgh 2 Peers
2024
Built a student community platform for ridesharing, moving, and networking. Reached 1000+ visits and 150+ completed requests within 2 weeks of launch
Product Design Intern
HumanX Design Agency
2021
Delivered design solutions for global clients across industries through behavioral analysis, journey mapping, and data-informed prototypes
Product Design Intern
HumanX Design Agency
2021
Delivered design solutions for global clients across industries through behavioral analysis, journey mapping, and data-informed prototypes
Product Design Intern
HumanX Design Agency
2021
Delivered design solutions for global clients across industries through behavioral analysis, journey mapping, and data-informed prototypes