It all started in 2019 when I was introduced to Human-Computer Interaction as an elective in my bachelor’s program in Computer Science and Engineering.

I was instantly intrigued. Up until then, I had been immersed in understanding the computer side of interactions. HCI introduced me to the human side, making the subject feel relatable and tangible in ways I hadn’t experienced before. It was fascinating to see how technology could be designed to resonate with people.

As the world shifted with the onset of COVID-19, I found myself diving deeper into the world of design—reading books, exploring online courses, and discovering a newfound interest.

My first real glimpse into the world of design came through the pages of The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman.

It was a revelation. Suddenly, I could see how everything around us was carefully (or poorly) designed—like the doors that confuse us, a concept that Don Norman so aptly described.

I took numerous online courses on UX and design through Coursera. Each course expanded my understanding of what it meant to create meaningful, user-centered designs.

During this time, an opportunity came to put my learnings into practice as a UI/UX Design Internship at Innception, a virtual incubator. I worked on designing a more approachable and intuitive experience for content creators at w2mm, one of their startups.

My professional journey as a UX Designer began at Bhoos, where I joined as a UX Design Trainee. It was here that I truly learned how UX Design functions in the real world.

My first major project involved assisting in redesigning the Bhoos Games website to reflect the company’s rebranded identity. It was an exciting opportunity to empower the brand through design.

Next, I took on the challenge of designing an interactive dashboard for the Smart Bots Coding Challenge, an AI bot coding competition in Nepal.

This platform became a centralized hub where participants could organize, track, and analyze their competition data—helping them make informed decisions and optimize their performance.

One of my most rewarding projects was leading the research and design of a mobile platform that connected social media influencers with brands.

This initiative resulted in over 5,000 downloads and attracted hundreds of brand and creator sign-ups within a short time after launch.

In August 2023, I embarked on an exciting new journey by moving to Finland to pursue my master’s in International Design Business Management at Aalto University.

I’m currently pursuing my master’s in International Design Business Management with a minor in Human-Computer Interaction at Aalto University, Finland.

My major integrates business, design and technology to enable students to lead interdisciplinary creativity.

In addition, I’m working part-time as a trainee at Wärtsilä Marine, where I contribute to designing user-friendly interfaces for internal tools.