Because great ideas deserve to be built just as beautifully as they’re imagined.

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a tiny piece of my world

Hi, I’m Pragathi Ilango

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) — while the designer in me keeps asking how the experience could feel clearer, easier, or just better. Having lived in three countries and stumbled through more apps than I can count, I bring a global lens to the way I notice and solve problems.

I used to be the person thinking, “Ugh, they could’ve just done this better.” Now? I’m the person making it better. And if I’m not designing, chances are I’m teaching 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).

SKILLS

UX & Product Thinking

  • User research & discovery
  • User journeys & task flows
  • Wireframes & information architecture
  • Usability testing
  • Accessibility / WCAG
  • Design systems

Visual & Interaction Design

  • UI design
  • Visual design & typography
  • Brand identity
  • Responsive web design
  • Microinteractions
  • Prototyping

Front-End Development

  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • PHP & WordPress
  • REST APIs
  • Responsive implementation
  • Accessibility engineering
  • Git / GitHub

AI & Automation Tools

  • ChatGPT
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Gemini
  • Lovable
  • Figma Make
  • Workflow experimentation

Web Platforms & Site Builders

  • WordPress
  • Wix Studio
  • Figma
  • Squarespace
  • Google Analytics / GA4
  • CMS customization

Currently Working On

  • 3D web development
  • WebGL / GLSL
  • Creative coding
  • Motion on the web
  • Experimental interactions
  • Small playful builds

EXPERIENCE

Current

Computer Systems Engineer / Web Developer

Wesleyan University · Since 2023

Designing and developing accessible web experiences, maintaining large-scale content systems, and translating research-focused information into clear, usable interfaces.

Previous

Front-end Design & Developer

SARAS Analytics & Consulting · 2022–2023

Created front-end interfaces, visual systems, responsive pages, and implementation-ready design work across client projects.

Graduate Grader

The University of Texas at Dallas · 2022–2023

Supported interaction-design coursework and evaluated student work across design, usability, and interface-development topics.

CERTIFICATIONS

HFI Certified Usability Analyst
Interaction Design Foundation
PMI CAPM
Google UX Design certificate
freeCodeCamp

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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