Hi, I'm Sonali
Product Designer
I believe the best products don't just work well -- they spark something. I design with deep empathy for the people behind the screen, creating experiences that feel human.
Selected Work
Case Studies
Real problems, thoughtful solutions, and the stories behind them.
DocCenter
I shaped the experience for Appian's intelligent document processing platform -- making AI-powered features feel approachable and even enjoyable for users of all skill levels.
Contract Writing
Appian AI: Generate Sample Data
Maya's Mind
Results
Impact by the Numbers
Good design should make people's lives better in ways you can actually see.
Documents processed through DocCenter
Audit backlog reduction for a mortgage company
Faster review time on physician statements
Time reduction to generate realistic test data with AI
My Approach
How I Work
A flexible framework that adapts to each unique challenge.
Discover
Deep-dive into user research, stakeholder interviews, and competitive analysis to uncover real problems worth solving.
Define
Synthesize insights into clear problem statements, user flows, and design principles that guide every decision.
Design & Test
Rapid prototyping with continuous user feedback. I iterate until the solution truly resonates.
Deliver
Polished designs with detailed specs, smooth engineering handoff, and post-launch measurement.
Background
Experience
User Experience Designer II
CurrentAppian Corporation
As sole UX Lead across three cross-functional agile teams, I design and ship end-to-end user flows for AI-powered enterprise SaaS features spanning document processing and government procurement. I've championed 12+ AI features while establishing company-wide design standards, optimized DocCenter workflows to accelerate customer use cases by 75%, and leveraged AI tools like Kiro to bridge design and front-end development.
Greenhouse Experience Design Fellow
Deloitte Greenhouse
Selected from 40+ applicants for a competitive 12-month Presidential Fellowship during the 2021 Presidential Transition. I advised executive-level government clients on digital transformation strategy and designed 30+ custom immersive workshop experiences. This role taught me how to align senior stakeholders around a shared direction, fast.
Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
Led end-to-end UX design for a state government website redesign, reducing benefits processing time by 150% through user interviews, journey mapping, and flow optimization. Also designed responsive web experiences for the National COVID-19 Response Tool for the Dept. of Veterans Health Affairs, iterating based on usability testing and stakeholder feedback.
Education
Master's in UX Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
2021 - 2023
B.S. in Commerce: IT, Marketing, Business Analytics
University of Virginia
2015 - 2019
Skills
Tools
Get In Touch
Let's create something people love
I'm looking for my next senior UX role -- somewhere I can bring empathy to complex products and help teams create experiences that spark joy for the people who depend on them.