About

Design at the intersection of psychology and AI.

Ayon Bhattacharya

The Technical Edge

Design deeper

While I have years of experience in traditional product design, I am also currently pursuing my M.S. in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, specializing in Machine Learning.

I don't view AI as a black box. I have looked inside.

I speak the language

I've built decision trees and deep neural nets from scratch with NumPy. I code Transformers, LSTMs, and CNNs using PyTorch. I understand the constraints of heuristic search and the possibilities of adversarial algorithms.

I prototype in code and Figma

My superpower is velocity. I bypass the limitations of design tools to build super high-fidelity, code-based prototypes. This allows us to validate complex AI interactions with real data, not just “Wizard of Oz” mockups.

I collaborate with research

I can read the whitepaper, understand the weights, and design a UI that leverages the specific strengths (and hides the weaknesses) of the architecture.

The Foundation

Understanding people is my compass.

At the very beginning of my career, I was doing psychological research studying software interventions for veterans with PTSD.

Design is applied psychology. My background in behavioral research ensures that no matter how complex the technology becomes, I'll always remains rigorously centered on human well-being.

I use my technical skills to build powerful tools, but I use my psychology background to ensure those tools actually help people.

How I Work

From strategy to code

I am most effective in environments that value strategic discovery, high craft, and emerging technologies.

Strategic Discovery

Designers working closely with PMs and engineers to decide what to build, not just how it looks.

High Craft

A relentless obsession with quality, from the system architecture to the final pixel.

Emerging Technologies

Building with cutting-edge technologies to do things that were previously impossible.

Personal

Outside of Work

There are rumors that I do things outside of work.

Meditator

I've been meditating daily for a long time. Helps me be present and focused.

Grappler

I like having constant nagging injuries and low back pain.

Relator

I enjoy getting to know people deeply and building lasting relationships.