About

Hi! I’m Pooja (Pooh-jah)

I’m a product designer and grad student currently studying Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I’m originally from sunny California, but Atlanta has been my new home for the past 3 months! When I’m not in front of Figma, you can find me cooking, hiking, reading books, going to the beach!!

Skill Set: User-Centered Design, User Research, Rapid Prototyping, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Design for Accessibility, Wireframing, User Personas, Design Systems, Usability Testing, Branding Design, A/B Testing, Affinity Mapping

Formerly @: Beets Hospitality Group & StackGen

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Frequently Asked Questions

01. Which grad program are you in?

I’m currently a first year graduate student at Georgia Tech studying Human Computer Interaction with a specialization in Industrial Design.

03. What’s your design philosophy?

For me, great design is about learning from others. Not just learning from your users, but also your fellow designers.

05. Coffee or tea while designing?

I love coffee, but too much caffeine make me jittery. If I need to lock in, I love a cup of jasmine tea, but if it’s a casual work session, then it’s coffee all the way!

02. Where are you from?

I was born and raised in CA but my family is originally from Maharashtra, India! मला पुरणपोळी खूप आवडते!!

04. If you weren’t a designer . . .?

If I wasn’t obsessed with design, I would love to work as a high-end private chef or learn more about interior design. I love watching Arch Digest!

06. Favorite design phase?

I especially enjoy creating design systems for my work. It’s kind of like frosting a cake; it’s the last phase but the most pleasing to do.