Hey, I’m Manya! Currently, the Founding Product Designer at Actual AI where I’m building a developer tool and high-velocity team management platform. I’m also pursuing my Master’s in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington, Seattle.
What I’m Exploring
I’m always learning something new. Right now, I’m diving into vibe-coding tools like Cursor, and Claude as my co-partners in design ideation and rapid prototyping. I’m also building small side projects of my own - trying, breaking, and rebuilding ideas to see what design and code can create together.
Check out some of the recent projects
Outside of work and college, you’ll find me exploring Seattle one café at a time, always up for a coffee chat ☕.
My Teammates!
Application Development Associate Manager @ Accenture
Vaibhavi Thakkar
I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Manya as a UX designer, and her ability to craft exceptional user experiences is commendable. She possess a profound understanding of user requirements and business goals, translating them into aesthetically pleasing designs. Her way on conducting comprehensive user research, devising wireframes, and prototyping solutions…..
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Senior UX Designer @ Accenture
Mackenzie Radice
Manya embodies the essence of UX design and research, employing empathy and analytical rigor to craft meaningful experiences. Across languages and time zones, her designs resonate with users, reflecting a deep understanding of diverse cultural contexts and user behaviors. Their dedication to unraveling user insights and translating them into actionable design solutions…..
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User Experience Lead @ Accenture
Vartika Rastogi
I had the pleasure of working closely with Manya as her lead. She is an exceptionally talented and dedicated designer who consistently delivers high-quality work. She has effectively contributed to projects involving usability enhancements and user-interface optimizations. In addition to her technical proficiency, she has also demonstrated a deep commitment to accessible….
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Senior UX Researcher @ Accenture
Faiza T
Manya is an extremely personable, intelligent, and competent individual! Working with her was a fantastic experience filled with exciting conversation, consistent teamwork/communication, and fast-paced learning. Across the project, Manya expertly dealt with conducting user research including: interviews, focus group discussions, heuristic analysis, and more.…..
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Fun Fact: This photograph has been featured by MoMA NYC.
Spent lockdown becoming obsessed with astro photography.
Always capturing the road not taken (best in fall and winters)