Hi, I'm Nachiketa!
From systems to screens, I craft digital experiences that are felt, trusted, and lived with Since 2018.
My work is rooted in transforming complex problems into intuitive experiences - balancing business growth with user satisfaction through product strategy, interaction design, and accessibility.
WORK
TRAJECTORY
Currently in Chicago, IL - Open to Relocation
Shaped
I've 5 years of experience working with startups, agencies, and enterprises in both the U.S. and India.
I’ve designed for AI integrated learning at Salesforce, AI driven Healthcare experience, financial technology at HDFC Bank, and e-commerce optimization at Amazon.
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My focus has always been clear: make things usable, accessible, and relevant across systems and contexts.
Building
I’m currently building Laya, a sensory driven wellness initiative focused on neurodivergent experiences, leading design, and shaping product from the ground up.
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Lately, I’ve been exploring AI tech stacks like Lovable, Rive, and Cursor - experimenting at the edges of product, interaction, and automation.
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And as a new plant parent, I’m learning that design and greenery thrive the same way: with attention and patience.
Seeking
I’m especially drawn to Product/UX design roles where design is at the core of the product, not just the final layer.
Where systems thinking and constraints shape the craft, and strategy moves hand in hand with execution.
I look for teams where collaboration is honest, cross-functional, and sometimes messy, because that’s where the real magic happens.
MY JOURNEY
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Continuous Growth
2023- Present
Unstoppable journey...
Expanding horizons through HCI, exploring new cultures, and collaborating across borders.
Exploration
1995-2013
Born in cultural capital of Gujarat - Vadodara
Where it all began: Doodling on walls, crafting ideas, and exploring creativity through playful art since childhood.
Discovery
2013-2018
Engineering it is
From engineering challenges to design problem-solving-where curiosity met structure
Education and Training
2018-2021
Following passion
Design school opened doors to a world of creativity, empathy, and global connections.
Collaborating Globally
2022
Global Experience
Collaborated with Vietnam based client to craft logistic experience, explored cross culture values and learnings
Professional Experience
2021-2023
Exploring and growing in Silicon Valley of India
From startups to giants: Practical experience across global projects shaped my design perspective
Leap of Hope
2023
A major break through
Explored and networked with design talents for initial 6 months
VOICES
Reflections from the People I’ve Worked With
Customer Experience Specialist, Amazon
Nachiketa is a very-detailed individual who used to ask a lot of probing questions in order to deliver the right product. She is a brilliant UX designer, and her creativity shines through in all her projects. When working for us, she never missed a scheduled business meeting, and her honesty made billing a pleasure. She was one of the very few designers that my team enjoyed collaborating with regularly.
Sreekanth V P
Vice President, CX 100
Anish John
I have had the pleasure and honour of working with Nachiketa for more than 2 years. In that span of time, I have seen her grow in leaps and bounds. Whether it be research, design or testing, Nachiketa has time again proven that she is among the most dependable individuals at the company. A more than capable individual contributor, an awesome team player - Nachiketa is the complete package.
Head- ADYPU School of Design
C.P. Nallur
I have known her for almost 5 years now and over a period, I have seen her growing interest in the field of product design which is very appreciable from the projects taken up and completed by her. Her application of design process, research methods and creative ideation are found to be remarkable. I have seen her growing in confidence about her research presentation and concept generation skills.