I uncover friction points that weaken user trust in social apps. Through audits, heuristics, and research-driven methods, I create experiences that are safe, credible, and engaging.
With an engineering background, I blend analytical rigor and empathy to design solutions that are human-centered and impactful.
End-to-end UX design focused on trust, transparency, and smoother guardian decisions.
A trauma-informed app that combines anonymity with real-world support, offering a trusted lifeline in crises.
A deep-dive UX audit of Bumble’s onboarding, identifying friction points and crafting solutions to boost trust, activation, and retention.
About Me
I’m Lakshmi Devi, a Human-Centered UX Designer with an engineering foundation and a focus on trust, safety, and meaningful interaction.My work spans UX research, usability audits, and design strategy — always centered on uncovering hidden friction points and creating experiences that are credible and user-aligned.I bring a dual perspective: analytical rigor from engineering and empathetic insight from UX research. This allows me to bridge psychology, usability, and design strategy to craft solutions that balance user needs with organizational goals.I plan to continue bridging design, psychology, and technology — deepening my expertise in HCI and usability while applying it to create digital spaces that feel safe, credible, and human.