About
Hello, I'm Kavya Suma Tiyyagura, and I design things that disappear. Not literally. But the best interfaces? You don't notice them. They just feel right.
I'm getting my Master's in HCI at Indiana University Indianapolis. My design education started in quality assurance, breaking apps and logging bugs that weren't really bugs. They were just hard to use. That's when it clicked: the gap between "it works" and "it feels easy" is everything.
I've worked on projects that genuinely impacted users, improving experiences in meaningful ways and helping student initiatives succeed. I'm constantly seeking opportunities to learn and evolve in this field.
My Experience
With nearly two years of experience, I've worked across diverse roles in product design, UX research, quality assurance, and brand identity. Each project has deepened my skills in user-centered design and cross-functional collaboration, helping startups secure funding and established teams streamline their workflows. Here are some key milestones and projects from my journey.
Product Designer
EsportsMate Solutions
May 2025 - July 2025
Led user research with 10+ pro gamers and translated insights into personas, journeys, and 30+ product screens. Built a 10-component design system, conducted 3 rounds of usability testing, and delivered polished high-fidelity prototypes used in investor pitches, contributing to early seed-funding success.
Brand Designer
EsportsMate Solutions
January 2025 - April 2025
Developed EsportsMate's brand identity and visual language, including logo, colors, and typography. Created marketing and social media visuals to reinforce the platform's gamer-focused positioning, ensuring consistent branding across the app and promotional materials.
QA Analyst (Usability Focus)
Ayathana Designs
February 2025 - April 2025
Performed heuristic evaluations and usability reviews, identifying 30+ UX issues and documenting clear design recommendations. Executed 50+ test cases, collaborated with design and engineering teams to prioritize fixes, and helped improve sprint issue-resolution speed by 28%.
UX Designer
E-Cell
February 2024 - January 2025
Designed concepts and prototypes for 3 innovation projects, conducting interviews and usability tests with 25+ students. Created personas, flows, and high-fidelity Figma designs, while organizing simple research processes that improved collaboration with engineering teams.