Because great ideas deserve to be built just as beautifully as they’re imagined.
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I’m a web designer/developer based in New Haven, CT, currently building digital experiences at Wesleyan University. With a background in Computer Science and a Master’s in Interaction Design from UT Dallas, my work balances technical depth with thoughtful design.
My not-so-secret superpower? I can code and bring my designs to life. The coder side of me keeps my ideas grounded — practical, scalable, and dev-friendly (you’re welcome, developers). But that’s just half the story.
Having lived in three countries and stumbled through more apps than I can count, I bring a global lens to everything I create. I was once that person thinking, “Ugh, they could’ve just done this better.” Now? I am the person making it better.
If I’m not designing, chances are I’m trying to teach my dog a new trick, frantically writing down an idea before I forget it, or—let’s be honest—scrolling through social media (I’m working on that habit).
Hi, I’m Pragathi Ilango
deserve to be
because great ideas
built just as beautifully as they’re imagined.
hours of practice later...
education and certification
UNDERSTANDABLE
USEFUL
RELEVANT
HUMAN
SKILLS
UX & Product Thinking
User Experience Design, User Research, UX Strategy, User Interviews, Interview Synthesis, Contextual Inquiry, User Personas, Journey Mapping, Wireframing, Low-fi & Hi-fi Prototyping, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Competitive Analysis, Information Architecture, Inclusive Design, Accessibility (WCAG Guidelines), HCI, Design Systems, Agile Methodology, Double Diamond Process, Human-Centered Design
Visual & Interaction Design
UI Design, Visual Design, Typography, Iconography, Interaction Design, Brand Identity, Logo Design, Custom Illustration, Moodboards, Storytelling, Packaging Design, Responsive Web Design, Microinteractions, Physical & Digital Prototyping, Rive, Jitter
Front-End Development
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Bootstrap, SASS, jQuery, PHP, C/C++, Java, MySQL, C#, Git, GitHub, VSCode, Basic SEO, Testing, REST APIs, Documentation
AI & Automation Tools
ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Replit, Claude, Gemini, Lovable, Figma Make
Web Platforms & Site Builders
WordPress, Wix Studio, Framer, Squarespace
Currently Working On
3D Web Development, Spline, WebGL, GLSL
Previous
Front-end Design & Developer
SARAS Analytics & Consulting | 2022 - 2023
Graduate Grader
The University of Texas at Dallas | 2022 - 2023
Current
Computer Systems Engineer / Web Developer
Wesleyan University | Since 2023
EXPERIENCE
My 5–9 after my 9–5
Off the clock… sort of.
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Photography. Travel. Dogs. Family. Cooking. Music. Hiking. Movies.
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