I design with logic, insight, and an innate curiosity.

I am a Product Designer who thrives on complexity. My background in Information Science drives me to deconstruct messy problems, but my passion for craft ensures I rebuild them into interfaces that feel simple, modern, and human.

At Appian, I design Case Management Studio, a platform that turns abstract business logic into visual tools. My work centers on extensibility and scale—building foundational patterns that allow our customers to launch distinct, high-quality applications without reinventing the wheel.

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When I’m not designing, you can find me hiking, traveling, reading, or diving down a deep Wikipedia rabbit hole. I have always been a naturally curious person with a genuine love for learning about the world around me—whether it’s a new piece of history, a different perspective, or a new skill.

Ketan Pandya

My Approach

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Evidence-Based

I believe the best design decisions are justified. Whether it's usability testing or heuristic evaluation, I use data and insights to validate my design direction.

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Problem Solver

I look beyond the immediate request to understand the context. By identifying the root cause of a user's difficulty, I can design a solution that works for the long term.

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Purposeful Craft

I believe that robust architecture and accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) are essential to a great experience, working alongside intentional design to make a product feel complete.

Education

Master of Science, Information ScienceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillSpecialization: Human-Computer Interaction DesignMaster’s Paper: User Preferences for Email Tasks on Different Platforms
Bachelor of Arts, PhilosophyVirginia TechMinors: Japanese Studies & Creative Writing

Colophon

This portfolio was built with Astro for performance and developed interactively using the Gemini CLI. It serves as a live experiment in AI-assisted prototyping, demonstrating how modern tooling can accelerate the journey from design to code.