My name is Vaishnav Inabathula; a UX designer, analyst, and researcher, and I have a confession to make: I love analyzing and fixing complicated digital experiences.
As a recent graduate with an MS in Human Computer Interaction, I specialize in the Information Architecture of complex systems, and my passion lies at the intersection of Data Analytics and User Experience. I don’t just design 'screens'; I deconstruct complicated digital environments—like the AI-driven platforms I built at Cisco and One.IU—and turn them into quantifiably efficient tools.
My approach is rooted in the CORE framework:Collect messy data, Organize it into logical systems, Refine it through testing, and Execute prototypes that actually solve the problem. Whether I’m reducing search friction or auditing a global data network, my goal is to find the 'signal' in the noise.
Outside the lab: I’m making music, traveling, or hunting for the perfect pour-over. I take my bean-to-cup ratios as seriously as I take Data Integrity. (Fair warning: I am a proud Starbucks-free zone).
If you want to see how I bridge the gap between High-Stakes Data and Human-Centered Design, let’s chat.
Click the “Portfolio” section to check out my numerous projects, and the “Contact” page to reach out.
About Me
Project Highlights
Access IU & Ask IU Chatbot
Redesigned IU's campus app with AI chatbot and intuitive navigation, reducing resource search time by 40%. Presented to the Chancellor and university board.
Cisco AI Security
Designed a layered access control system for Cisco's AI that balances functionality with security, using competitive analysis to inform decisions that protect sensitive data while keeping AI useful. Led to a 20% increase in perceived reliability.
Sonic Alert
Created a gunshot detection and alert system for schools that integrates sound sensors with emergency response protocols for the national CHI Student Design Competition.
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Intentional Innovation
Don't just chase trends for the sake of it. Understand the purpose behind them and find a way to integrate them meaningfully into your design.
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Know Your Users
Great design starts with understanding the people it's built for. Without that, you're just guessing.
My Design Principles
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Simplicity Over Novelty
It's tempting to chase something new and exciting, but if a simpler solution already works for the user, there's no reason to overcomplicate it. Simple beats flashy every time.