Solutions that

Include, Designs that Care.

UX & Research | Strategy | Product Design | Accessibility

First year MS in Information - Human Computer Interaction & UX Research @ University of Michigan.

Previously @ UST-Evolve.

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👋🏻 Hi! I’m Shalini, a Researcher & Designer passionate about GenAI and accessibility, based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Collaborated with Leading Innovators

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Selected Work

a logo for "UFinance," featuring a green circular icon with a dollar bill symbol and the text "UFinance" in white, followed by the tagline "Budgeting for students" in smaller, light-gray text.

UFinance
Product Design | Usability Testing

Simple, Scalable and Reliable Money Management

a product design for "HUFF PUFF," which showcases two sleek, modern inhaler-like devices – one black and the other light gray. Both devices have a series of LED indicator lights, with the green mouthpiece of the light gray device prominently visible. The branding "HUFF PUFF" appears in a playful, stylized font above the products.

Huff Puff
Research | Service Design

Asthma Care for Lower-Income families in India.

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The image depicts a stressed individual at a desk late at night, surrounded by stacks of paperwork. The person appears overwhelmed, sweating and clutching their head. In a thought bubble, there is an angry boss with steam coming out of their nose, indicating frustration or pressure. The scene conveys stress and anxiety due to work overload, likely under the pressure of a demanding superior.

Mindful Techie
Research | Strategy

Workplace Wellness Initiatives for Skeptical Employee Buy-in

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Research Projects

GenerativeAI & Accessibility for BVI Individuals
Univeristy of Michigan | Research Project

Jupyter Notebook Accessibility for BVI Students
Univeristy of Michigan | Research Project

My Skills

🕵🏻‍♀️ UX Research

Asking the right questions, embracing curiosity, and putting users first.

🎯 Design Strategy

Connecting user needs with business goals to drive impactful and scalable products.

👩🏻‍💻 UX Design

Designing experiences that are inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly for everyone.

🎨 Visual Design

Balancing aesthetics, clarity and functionality to tell captivating visual stories.

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What makes me different?

I wear many hats as a researcher, designer and strategist, but at the heart of it all is one core principle: empathy. It’s what drives me to create accessible, user-first and scalable products that truly make a difference. My work has earned me recognition at both university and work, and fuels my desire to keep solving real-world problems through thoughtful design.

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