Neelakantam Shiva Ram Prasad

I come from a background in Electronics & Communication Engineering, which shapes how I think about design — not just as visuals, but as interconnected systems. Before opening Figma, I think in terms of architecture: design tokens, component hierarchies, and information flow. This approach helps me create design systems and experiences that are not only user-friendly but also developer-friendly.

I’ve designed across 6+ products including an iOS finance app, a clinical dashboard, a Shopify store, and an AI counselling platform. I’m especially interested in solving problems around cognitive load, building scalable design systems, and designing for real-world edge cases — not just ideal scenarios.

My toolkit includes Figma (Auto Layout, Variants, Design Systems), UX research methods, WCAG 2.1 accessibility, and front-end basics like HTML/CSS. I also built Volt DS, an open-source design system, and secured 3rd place at the Humanity Founders AI Counsellor Hackathon 2025.

I’m currently looking for a Product Design / UI/UX role where I can work on meaningful problems with a curious team that values design as a competitive advantage.