What I’m known for
Complex system simplification
I turn dense, multi-step workflows and data-heavy systems into clear, predictable experiences users can trust.
Research-informed decision making
I use research, constraints, and real-world signals to shape direction, not just validate solutions.
End-to-end ownership
I carry problems from early framing through production UI, working closely with product and engineering to ship what actually works.
Selected Work
Myna AI
Turning AI into reliable task execution
Redesigned core AI workflows for restaurant owners struggling to execute tasks reliably. Replaced a failing swipe-based approval model with a task-driven system, improving task completion by 65% and doubling feature adoption while rebuilding user trust.
Multimodal AI Platform
Startup / B2B
Product Designer
Shipped · 2025
Vanguard
Making enterprise workflows usable and responsive at scale
Improved usability and responsive behavior across a large-scale retirement management platform used by advisors to manage complex plans. Shifted the product from reactive, screen-by-screen fixes to a system-driven, responsive foundation, reducing misdirected navigation by 30% and enabling predictable behavior across devices.
Enterprise Retirement Platform
B2B SaaS
UX/UI Designer
Shipped · 2022
Logan & Friends
Designing AI that supports human judgment without breaking trust
Designed an AI-assisted instructional coaching experience to reduce delayed, high-friction feedback without removing human control. Anchored AI insights to real classroom moments and constrained automation, cutting feedback navigation time by 40%, enabling near real-time coaching, and increasing educator trust and satisfaction to 90%.
AI-Powered Coaching Platform
EdTech
Product Designer
Client-led academic project · 2024
My Experience
Worked across early-stage startups and large enterprise environments, partnering with product managers, engineers, researchers, and stakeholders to ship production-ready systems.
Years of Experience
Projects Delivered
RADICALX
Visual Storytelling
Product Thinking
User Research
Stakeholder Management
Figma
Prototyping
Design Critiques
Design System
Market thinking
Cross-functional Collab
Persona Development
Critical Thinking
Responsive Design
Empathy
Systems Thinking
Information Architecture
Data-Driven Design
Competetive Analysis
Journey Mapping
People love working with me
Have a look at what my managers, clients and team-mates have to say about my work.
"What stands out is his ability to take a project and run with it, only to complete it with an open warmth and show-stopping brilliance. He delivers his work with phenomenal care and detail, and provides an unmatched originality that he alone exudes. He’s skillful, willing to venture into new creative territories, goes beyond what is expected and asked for, and is an absolute pleasure to solution with — he made the job a lot of fun for me and for his teammates."
Matt Woolhouse
Creative Director/Principal at Wongdoody
Pavan was instrumental to the work we created for Vanguard. We worked through some very detailed and rigorous work creating a message center, which had more expensive features than Gmail or Outlook. Pavan was organized and detail-oriented, always had multiple concepts and ideas to bring to the table, and his general relaxed demeanor and level of professionalism was welcome by internal team and clients. I look forward to working with Pavan in the future. We're lucky to have him.
Mahalia Yowell
"Pavan was great to work with, always brought a positive attitude, and was never afraid of a challenge. He'll always have a well-formed opinion or some interesting piece of inspiration to share when working together."
Investor and Managing Director at Techstars | Founder | Business Reality Show Host on Werrrk! | Keynote Speaker
"I had the pleasure of working with Pavan on a few logo concepts for side projects of mine. He was timely, responsive, and organized. Based on the couple of weeks of working together, I would consider him again for a design need."
"I have known Mr. Suresh for just under two years. In that time, I was his manager on a digital experience team serving a financial services client at Infosys. Mr. Suresh was based in India and me in the City of Philadelphia. As his manager and leader in two very different timezones, I have only known Mr. Suresh to be present, passionate, and professional. He’s knowledgeable, participatory, empathetic, strategic, and highly creative. He’s a team player, a flexible collaborator, a thoughtful strategist, and a really likable guy."
"I had the pleasure of working with Pavan on a research-focused UX project centered around developing an innovation communication hub. Pavan's collaborative nature, excellent communication skills, and deep expertise in the field made him an invaluable asset to our team. His contributions played a vital role in the project's success. I highly recommend Pavan for any future UX endeavors and definitely look forward to working with him in the future!"
Manager - Experience Designer @ WONGDOODY
"Pavan is an exceptionally talented UX designer and a true asset to any team. Having worked closely with him for over 2.5 years, I’ve seen his ability to craft thoughtful, user-centered experiences that balance creativity with strategy.
He brings strong empathy, out-of-the-box thinking, and excellent collaboration skills—consistently aligning stakeholders, developers, and designers around a shared vision. His clear communication and advocacy for users make him a standout partner in any project.
Pavan’s dedication to growth and learning is remarkable. He stays current with industry trends, embraces feedback, and continually refines his craft. A versatile, driven, and collaborative designer, Pavan always delivers exceptional results."
Anamitra Jana
UI/UX Designer at Boston Bioprocess
"I had the pleasure of working with Pavan on two projects, and his work ethic and expertise in user research and prototyping were truly impressive. He is an excellent communicator, a great team player, and has a creative approach to problem solving. Not only was he a valuable asset to our team, he also made working together an enjoyable experience. I have no doubt that he will be a valuable asset to any team he works with."
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Try desktop ☺
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