Hello! My name is Nalini, but most people call me Lena.
I am a UX researcher/ designer/ developer with a background in user support. My educational background in Computer Science, Web Development, and Psychology, helps me bridge developers and users by communicating in both layman’s and technical terms.
Why all the lotuses?
I love lotus flowers. Not only does my real name (Nalini) mean Lotus, but I connect to their symbolism.
In many cultures, Lotus flowers represent self regeneration and rebirth in addition to purity and enlightenment. Many sources call attention to the fact that it is a beautiful flower not only surviving but thriving in the dirtiest waters.
My Work
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a large non profit aquarium located in Monterey, California. With a team I designed an app to help them engage with their visitors as well as potential visitors who cannot currently visit thanks to Covid-19.
Basis Point Global
Basis Point Global is a firm that offers qualitative investment solutions and financial consulting. I worked directly with the founders to create their website using Squarespace.
Gracie’s Ice Cream
Gracies is a small independent ice cream store located in Somerville, Massachusetts. I created a hypothetical redesign of their website in order to make it easier to navigate and to allow for customers to order contactless pickup at their store from the website
Check out my blog! (Coming Soon)
L-UX: Shining a light on designs and ideas
Hello Friends and welcome to my blog! In this blog I will share my perspective on my thoughts surrounding the broad category of user experience.
The name is a play on words based on my first initial being L and me being a UX designer. Additionally both Lena and Lux are terms relating to light so the shining a light is a play on this idea.
Let’s Work Together
I would love to talk to you and tell you more
please feel free to contact me.