High potency interfaces

Designer Drugs

Engineered to capture attention. Designed to keep it.

Every interaction is intentional. Every visual is calibrated.
This is not just design — it is engineered engagement.

Mind Behind the Formula

Profile

I’m Anusha Pillai — a UI/UX designer focused on crafting experiences that feel immediate, intentional, and hard to ignore.

My work sits at the intersection of clarity and intensity — structured enough to guide, bold enough to engage. I focus on how users think, what they feel, and how design can subtly influence both.

Every screen I design is built to hold attention — not just visually, but experientially.

I don’t design interfaces. I design response.

How It’s Engineered

The Process

Each experience is carefully structured to guide behavior, reduce friction, and create lasting engagement.

Step 01

Research

Understanding user behavior, intent, and friction points before shaping the interface.

Step 02

Structure

Mapping flows that feel intuitive and reduce cognitive load across the journey.

Step 03

Design

Creating visually striking and functional interfaces that balance clarity with intensity.

Step 04

Refine

Iterating details until the experience feels seamless, polished, and responsive.

Ingredients

Skills & Software

A combination of tools, systems, and visual thinking that shape every experience.

Compounds

The Work

Each project is designed to influence behavior, simplify decisions, and create lasting engagement.

Compound 01
NIKE

Nike Web Redesign

Effect: Improves accessibility. Expands usability.

Redesigned Nike’s website to create a more inclusive and accessible experience across diverse user needs.

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Compound 02
Cult.fit app redesign

Cult Fit App Redesign

Effect: Increases consistency. Enhances engagement.

Redesigned the Cult Fit app to make fitness tracking more intuitive, motivating, and easier to maintain over time.

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Compound 03
ChargeGo

ChargeGo EV Charging App

Effect: Improves clarity. Enables quick access.

Designed an EV charging experience that helps users locate stations quickly and manage charging with minimal friction.

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Compound 04
ZESTEE

Zestee Grocery App

Effect: Reduces friction. Speeds decision making.

Built a grocery shopping experience focused on faster navigation and seamless checkout flow.

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Compound 05
Illustrations + Motion

Matrimony App Illustrations & Motion

Effect: Builds trust. Enhances emotional connection.

Designed illustrations and motion elements to make the matrimony experience feel more human, trustworthy, and emotionally engaging.

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Compound 06
Icon Set

Icon Set Design

Effect: Enhances recognition. Strengthens consistency.

Designed a cohesive icon system focused on clarity and scalability.

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Compound 07
Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood Publication

Effect: Enhances narrative. Elevates visual storytelling.

Designed a publication centered on Vivienne Westwood, using typography, layout, and imagery to reflect her bold and rebellious design language.

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Compound 08
3D Visuals

3D Visual Explorations

Effect: Enhances visual depth. Explores spatial interaction.

Created a series of 3D forms and renderings using Fusion 360, exploring material, lighting, and depth to enhance visual storytelling.

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Contact Me

If you’re looking to build something impactful, intentional, and hard to ignore — let’s connect.

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