I study how people actually work, find where systems fail them, and design what closes the gap. Field research on one end, UI, 3D and product on the other.
About me.
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Peer-reviewed paper publications
30+
Design & research projects
5.5+
Years of Design & Research experience
20+
Tools across research, 3D, UI & AI
04+
AI agents & automations built
Writings.
Publications.
Bridging Tacit Gaps in User Research: Allegory-Driven Elicitation and AI-Assisted Decoding
ICoRD 2027 · Accepted
A method for surfacing what experts know but can't put into words, using allegory to draw the tacit knowledge out, and AI to decode it into something teams can actually reuse to make the product more user oriented.
The Potential of Mixed Reality (MR) companions for navigation - A Systematic literature review
ICWIHI 2025 · Published
A review of research on mixed-reality guides , the kind you see through AR glasses or your phone and why they should feel more human: easier to follow, and better at easing loneliness, safety worries and language gaps. Result in Reducing Social Isolation.
Journal.
Testimonials.
Sylvan Lobo
Scientist, Design Research Lab, TCS Research
“Yash is sharp and works on his own steam. He took a messy, open problem and found a smart way through it — and made the whole team think better.”
Dr. Delwyn Remedios
Associate Professor, Dept. of Design, IIT Hyderabad
“One of the most thoughtful students I've guided. He plans his approach carefully before he starts, and backs it with real skill. Rare to see this early.”
Ar. Nandan Mahalle
Owner, Space Essence Design Studio
“Dependable, creative, and a pleasure to work with. Yash delivered strong work on time, every time, and lifted the younger designers around him.”
Gurvender Singh Virk
MD, Endoenergy Systems
“We gave Yash a rough idea and he turned it into something clear and well thought out. Talented, and not afraid to push back when he's right.”
