hi,

hi,

I'm Hansika!

I'm Hansika!

I’m a product designer passionate about technology's human and ethical dimensions. I'm dedicated to creating intuitive, socially responsible solutions through an equitable, compassionate lens that embraces diverse perspectives and fosters meaningful, immersive experiences.


I have had the chance to live in four different countries, allowing me to immerse myself in different vibrant cultures, deepening my passion for inclusive experiences. Currently based out of 📍College Park, MD, USA.

I’m a product designer passionate about technology's human and ethical dimensions. I'm dedicated to creating intuitive, socially responsible solutions through an equitable, compassionate lens that embraces diverse perspectives and fosters meaningful, immersive experiences.


I have had the chance to live in four different countries, allowing me to immerse myself in different vibrant cultures, deepening my passion for inclusive experiences. Currently based out of 📍College Park, MD, USA.

Check out the world through my lens

Check out the world through my lens

I've had the opportunity to hone my expertise across three institutions, shaping my perspective in HCI and design:

I've had the opportunity to hone my expertise across three institutions, shaping my perspective in HCI and design:

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park

M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction |

M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction | Ongoing

Ongoing

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

BEng. in Computer Science with a Minor in Business. | 2020 - 2024

BEng. in Computer Science with a Minor in Business. | 2020 - 2024

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin

Semester Exchange, Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2023

Semester Exchange, Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2023

When I am not on my laptop,

When I am not on my laptop,

I enjoy listening to music, singing, cooking, planning my next cafe adventure and watching shows! 🤩

I enjoy listening to music, singing, cooking, planning my next cafe adventure and watching shows! 🤩

Lately,

Lately,

I've been diving into crocheting and discovering a new appreciation for matcha (both making and sipping!). 🍵

I've been diving into crocheting and discovering a new appreciation for matcha (both making and sipping!). 🍵

My skills, ones that I am proud of and ones that I am building on:

My skills, ones that I am proud of and ones that I am building on:

RESEARCH

User Testing

User Testing

Heuristic Testing

Heuristic Testing

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Prompt Engineering

Prompt Engineering

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Interviews and Surveys

Interviews and Surveys

DESIGN CRAFT

User-Centered Design

User-Centered Design

Wireframes

Wireframes

Prototypes

Prototypes

Journey Maps

Journey Maps

End-to-End UI/UX Design

End-to-End UI/UX Design

Interaction Design

Interaction Design

TOOLS

Figma

Figma

Framer

Framer

Tableau

Tableau

VS Code

VS Code

Miro

Miro

Notion

Notion

PROGRAMMING

HTML + CSS

HTML + CSS

JavaScript

JavaScript

Python

Python

C++

C++

Bootstrap Framework

Bootstrap Framework

React Library

React Library

As much as I am obsessed with the masala chai, I love myself a pot of pu-er or a glass of iced lemon tea! Want to work together? Let's get a cup of tea!

let's connect! reach me at -

let's connect! reach me at -

hmurugu@umd.edu

hmurugu@umd.edu