About me
I'm Atharva Nikam, a graduate student at Arizona State University, majoring in user Experience and human-Computer Interaction. My academic journey in design began with a B.Des in user Experience. My design philosophy revolves around human-centered design, influencing my approach to UX/UI projects. I cherish every experience as a valuable source of learning through curiosity. My ultimate goal is to create lasting, sustainable impacts through my design expertise and help brands grow businesses. I draw inspiration from UX/UI pioneers Jakob Nielsen and Don Norman, striving to deliver a world-class user experience.
My Values
Guided by a growth mindset, customer obsession, and integrity, I prioritize collaboration, adaptability, and accountability, while fostering passion and inclusivity in all my work.
Growth Mindset
Willingness to learn and solve complex problems. Innovating like crazy towards an organization's business goals.
Growth Mindset
Willingness to learn and solve complex problems. Innovating like crazy towards an organization's business goals.
Diverse and Inclusive
Working at a workplace that is fair and welcoming to employees of various backgrounds supporting inclusiveness.
Diverse and Inclusive
Working at a workplace that is fair and welcoming to employees of various backgrounds supporting inclusiveness.
Customer Obsession
Commitment to having a customer-first approach by having customer needs are at the center of everything you do.
Customer Obsession
Commitment to having a customer-first approach by having customer needs are at the center of everything you do.
Integrity
Acting ethically and transparently in all business dealings, prioritizing doing the right thing over personal gain.
Integrity
Acting ethically and transparently in all business dealings, prioritizing doing the right thing over personal gain.
Collaboration
Working cohesively and collaboratively towards something bigger.
Collaboration
Working cohesively and collaboratively towards something bigger.
Accountability
Owning the decisions made and their outcomes. It is more than simply acknowledging one’s mistakes but actively learning from them to drive positive outcomes.
Accountability
Owning the decisions made and their outcomes. It is more than simply acknowledging one’s mistakes but actively learning from them to drive positive outcomes.
Adaptability
The ability to change and adjust one’s behavior or strategy based on the shifting demands of the organization, market, or general circumstances.
Adaptability
The ability to change and adjust one’s behavior or strategy based on the shifting demands of the organization, market, or general circumstances.
Passion
Expressing a contagious enthusiasm for shared company goals and daily tasks at hand.
Passion
Expressing a contagious enthusiasm for shared company goals and daily tasks at hand.
Who I am beyond Design
My hobbies and interests
Inspiration strikes me in the quiet moments — during early morning jogs along the Thames Path, while exploring the latest exhibit at the Tate Modern.
I'm an avid photographer, capturing life's unplanned moments, and a sci-fi enthusiast, always intrigued by the blend of technology and human imagination.
Looking ahead
As I immerse deeper into the world of UX/UI design, I'm particularly excited about the potential of integrating sustainable practices into digital design, thereby embedding a layer of environmental responsibility directly into the user experience.
I dream of contributing to projects that not only look good but also do good — for people and the planet. I'm also keen on exploring how AI can further personalize user experiences without losing the human touch.
Interested in connecting?
Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!
Interested in connecting?
Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!