Pragathi Ilango
UI/UX Designer and Front-end Developer
I’m a UI/UX designer and front-end developer who loves solving problems and creating things people love to use.
Someone who can wear different hats. (-■_■)
Current.
Wesleyan University
Designer + Web Developer
2023 - Now | New Haven, CT
I help design, develop, and maintain a suite of nonprofit websites for the Social Psychology Network (SPN), advancing peace, social justice, psychology, and sustainable living.
Design values.
Understandable
Useful
Relevant
Human
My core design values are at the heart of everything I create and serve as a signature in all my work. There’s still so much in the world to improve, and that’s what I love to do: solve problems. I’m always learning, growing, and improving, striving to be the best version of myself and deliver results that exceed expectations. My aim is simple yet ambitious: to leave the world a little better—and a little better looking—than before.
Work.
Projects
Collection of my professional work and personal projects shaped by real-world challenges and design experience.
Updating case study.
Other
Recent work and creative experiments, including design challenges, coding projects, and everything in between.
Achievements
Recognition.
My work has been recognized through competitions and design challenges, earning awards along the way.
While I’ve explored no-code tools like Wix Studio before (and even wrote an article about it – read here), this project is pushing me out of my comfort zone as a designer. It’s a hands-on journey to dive deeper into no-code platforms and share my learning process transparently.
CoDES Logo Design [Wesleyan University]
Participated and won first place in the Wesleyan University's College of Design and Engineering Studies (CoDES) logo design competition.
Coming soon page [NewForm January 2025 Challenge]
Designed and won 3rd place for a 'Coming Soon' page in the Global UI NewForm Challenge (January 2025).
Potions Homepage [NewForm February 2025 Challenge]
Designed and won 3rd place for a 'Potions' themed page in the Global UI NewForm Challenge (February 2025).
Background.
Education
With over 3+ years of hands-on experience coding and designing digital experiences, I thrive where design meets tech.
Master of Science in Computer Science (Interactive Computing)
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
August 2021 - May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
August 2018 - December 2021
Top Skills
Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS, React, PHP, Bootstrap, SASS, jQuery)
UI/UX Design
Wireframing (Paper / Digital)
Low-fi & Hi-fi Prototyping
Storytelling
Other: User Feedback, Information Architecture, HCI, Design System, Branding, WCAG Guidelines, User Research, User Interviews, User Personas, Competitive Analysis, Rapid prototyping, Inclusive Design, Visual Design, Usability Testing, Agile methodology, Product Design, Trello, C/C++, Java, MySQL, C#
Tools
Figma
Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop
Git/Github
VSCode
Canva
Currently learning: Spline
Certifications
About.
I approach design challenges with an innovative mindset, aiming to create user-centric and visually appealing experiences. The combination of my technical knowledge and design flair makes me a well-rounded professional, capable of bridging the gap between functionality and aesthetics. With a track record of academic excellence and a dedication to staying at the forefront of design trends, I am committed to making a significant impact in the ever-evolving field of UI/UX.
Articles
Sometimes I write.
and read.
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Current book: The Age Of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell
