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black shepherd mix dog with her dog out to the side at the beach

athira pillai

/ uth-ee-ra pill-ay /

Hi there! Thank you for stopping by.
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I'm Athira, and I'm a product designer who strives to create inclusive and user-friendly experiences that are also visually pleasing.
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I started out as a UX designer at Cigna for three years, during which I completed my MS in Human-Computer Interaction at RIT. Currently, I'm a senior product designer at System1 in Seattle.

​I aim to create experiences that advance business goals by empowering users, and I make sure inclusivity and empathy are addressed in every step of the design process. I'm not afraid of tackling new challenges through hard work, creative problem-solving, and team collaboration.

In my free time, I love to crochet, hike, and hang out with my dog. 
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Please don't hesitate to reach out! I would love to connect.

random tidbits

an orange moon
crocheted red and yellow baby dress
digital illustration of woman holding up sunflowers in a blue dress
three women with their backs faced to the camera wearing traditional Korean hanbok dresses

my name means moonlight!

i've been crocheting since i was 10 years old.

check out my digital illustrations on Instagram @byathira.

i love to travel - most recent destination was Seoul, Korea!

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