Hello!

Hello!

Hello!

I am a Graduate Information Science Student at the University of Michigan, School of Information, advised by Dr Venkatesh Potluri.

I have an undergraduate degree in Interaction Design, and my research lies at the intersection of accessibility, human-computer interaction (HCI), and generative AI. 

I have worked on projects spanning digital accessibility, healthcare, service design for ESG consulting, UX for data management dashboards, and commercial proof-of-concept initiatives, experiences that have strengthened my versatility as a designer.

While I enjoy the variety and problem-solving that come with consulting, my primary passion lies in working at the intersection of AI, human-centered design, and accessibility, three elements I believe are the foundation for creating next gen successful and impactful products.

I am a Graduate Information Science Student at the University of Michigan, School of Information, advised by Dr Venkatesh Potluri.

I have an undergraduate degree in Interaction Design, and my research lies at the intersection of accessibility, human-computer interaction (HCI), and generative AI. 

I have worked on projects spanning digital accessibility, healthcare, service design for ESG consulting, UX for data management dashboards, and commercial proof-of-concept initiatives, experiences that have strengthened my versatility as a designer.

While I enjoy the variety and problem-solving that come with consulting, my primary passion lies in working at the intersection of AI, human-centered design, and accessibility, three elements I believe are the foundation for creating next gen successful and impactful products.

I am a Graduate Student at the University of Michigan, School of Information.

I have an undergraduate degree in Interaction Design, and my research lies at the intersection of accessibility, human-computer interaction (HCI), and generative AI. 

I have worked on projects spanning digital accessibility, healthcare, service design for ESG consulting, UX for data management dashboards, and commercial proof-of-concept initiatives, experiences that have strengthened my versatility as a designer.

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MY MVP

My MVP

MY MVP

A Venn diagram titled “MY MVP” with three circles: UX Research, Accessibility, and UX + Strategy. Each circle lists related skills, with overlaps showing themes like Accessible Conversational AI Experiences, Research-driven strategy, and Scaling inclusive design practices. A yellow star in the center highlights the intersection of all three areas.
A Venn diagram titled “MY MVP” with three circles: UX Research, Accessibility, and UX + Strategy. Each circle lists related skills, with overlaps showing themes like Accessible Conversational AI Experiences, Research-driven strategy, and Scaling inclusive design practices. A yellow star in the center highlights the intersection of all three areas.
A Venn diagram titled “MY MVP” with three circles: UX Research, Accessibility, and UX + Strategy. Each circle lists related skills, with overlaps showing themes like Accessible Conversational AI Experiences, Research-driven strategy, and Scaling inclusive design practices. A yellow star in the center highlights the intersection of all three areas.
A Venn diagram titled “MY MVP” with three circles: UX Research, Accessibility, and UX + Strategy. Each circle lists related skills, with overlaps showing themes like Accessible Conversational AI Experiences, Research-driven strategy, and Scaling inclusive design practices. A yellow star in the center highlights the intersection of all three areas.

UPDATES

UPDATES

UPDATES

July 27, 2025: My first Poster submission was accepted at ASSETS 2025! I will be presenting in Denver this October. 

May 27, 2025: This summer, I joined Harvard University as a UX Research Intern at the Harvard Library, where I’m working on accessibility-focused projects in the digital library space. 

May 08, 2025: I am now part of IDEA Lab, led by Dr. Venkatesh Potluri, where I contribute to research at the intersection of generative AI and accessibility. 

May 08, 2025: I am officially part of the Master’s Thesis Option Pathway (MTOP) at the University of Michigan School of Information.

May 02, 2025: I received a scholarship to attend the 2025 Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference at Carnegie Mellon University, held from May 20–21.

July 27, 2025: My first Poster submission was accepted at ASSETS 2025! I will be presenting in Denver this October. 

May 27, 2025: This summer, I joined Harvard University as a UX Research Intern at the Harvard Library, where I’m working on accessibility-focused projects in the digital library space. 

May 08, 2025: I am now part of IDEA Lab, led by Dr. Venkatesh Potluri, where I contribute to research at the intersection of generative AI and accessibility. 

May 08, 2025: I am officially part of the Master’s Thesis Option Pathway (MTOP) at the University of Michigan School of Information.

May 02, 2025: I received a scholarship to attend the 2025 Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference at Carnegie Mellon University, held from May 20–21.

July 27, 2025: My first Poster submission was accepted at ASSETS 2025! I will be presenting in Denver this October. 

May 27, 2025: This summer, I joined Harvard University as a UX Research Intern at the Harvard Library, where I’m working on accessibility-focused projects in the digital library space. 

May 08, 2025: I am now part of IDEA Lab, led by Dr. Venkatesh Potluri, where I contribute to research at the intersection of generative AI and accessibility. 

May 08, 2025: I am officially part of the Master’s Thesis Option Pathway (MTOP) at the University of Michigan School of Information.

May 02, 2025: I received a scholarship to attend the 2025 Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference at Carnegie Mellon University, held from May 20–21.

MOTIVE

MOTIVE

MOTIVE

My work centers on accessibility, grounded in data and human-centered research and design methods.

Tools that power my every day:

  • Figma

    Miro

    Vibecoding

    Apple Music

    Zapier

    Github

    VSCode Copilot

    Conversational AI

    Notion

SHALINI MADAN

© Shalini Madan. Made with love, and a lot of Iced Mocha!

SHALINI MADAN

© Shalini Madan.

Made with love, and a lot of Iced Mocha!