aashika

I design interfaces that make complex systems feel obvious – like AI-assisted operations, enterprise workflows and public transit.

Graduating this summer with an MS in Human Centred Design + Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle.

WORK
WRITING
Sound Transit -
UX DESIGN /
interaction design
2026

Contextual search for 500K+ public transit riders

VERDIGRIS -
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH
2025

0-1 AI assistant for data center technicians

elastic path
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH

Redesigned product creation and improved trust and collaboration for merchandisers

2024
elastic path
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH

Search configuration tool for e-commerce merchandisers

2024
elastic path
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH

Product category visualization for e-commerce merchandisers

2024
ABOUT
Sound Transit -
UX DESIGN /
interaction design
2026

Contextual search for 500K+ public transit riders

VERDIGRIS -
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH
2025

0-1 AI assistant for data center technicians

elastic path
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH

Redesigned product creation and improved trust and collaboration for merchandisers

2024
elastic path
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH

Search configuration tool for e-commerce merchandisers

2024
elastic path
UX DESIGN /
UX RESEARCH

Product category visualization for e-commerce merchandisers

2024

writing

2026
SUBSTACK

Google Maps was my Companion before AI Made it Official

Meaning lives in the gap between what a tool is for and what people do with it.