Research
Understanding user behavior, intent, and friction points before shaping the interface.
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.
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.
Each experience is carefully structured to guide behavior, reduce friction, and create lasting engagement.
Understanding user behavior, intent, and friction points before shaping the interface.
Mapping flows that feel intuitive and reduce cognitive load across the journey.
Creating visually striking and functional interfaces that balance clarity with intensity.
Iterating details until the experience feels seamless, polished, and responsive.
A combination of tools, systems, and visual thinking that shape every experience.
Each project is designed to influence behavior, simplify decisions, and create lasting engagement.
Redesigned Nike’s website to create a more inclusive and accessible experience across diverse user needs.
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Redesigned the Cult Fit app to make fitness tracking more intuitive, motivating, and easier to maintain over time.
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Designed an EV charging experience that helps users locate stations quickly and manage charging with minimal friction.
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Built a grocery shopping experience focused on faster navigation and seamless checkout flow.
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Designed illustrations and motion elements to make the matrimony experience feel more human, trustworthy, and emotionally engaging.
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Designed a publication centered on Vivienne Westwood, using typography, layout, and imagery to reflect her bold and rebellious design language.
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Created a series of 3D forms and renderings using Fusion 360, exploring material, lighting, and depth to enhance visual storytelling.
View Formula →If you’re looking to build something impactful, intentional, and hard to ignore — let’s connect.