Hello again, I'm Silu
The Journey That Shaped My Design Practice
Before becoming a product designer, I built and ran a tour company in Paris. Every day, I designed experiences for people from around the world, learning how small details shape trust, curiosity, and memorable moments.
When the pandemic brought travel to a halt, I realized the work I loved most wasn't tourism. It was understanding human behavior and designing around it. That realization led me to pursue an MS in Human-Computer Interaction and eventually product design.
Living and working across four cities, three continents, and four languages has shaped how I approach design. I observe first, ask questions early, and design with different perspectives in mind.
Today, I design AI-powered consumer products with a focus on systems thinking, accessibility, and human-centered experiences.
Kathmandu
Learned to observe people before solving problems.
Paris
Built and scaled a walking tour company centered on customer experience.
Iowa State University
Studied Human-Computer Interaction and learned to validate design through research.
New York
Bringing research, systems thinking, and craft together as a product designer.
My Curiosity Doesn’t Clock Out
I make YouTube videos about AI tools, portfolios, and new ways of working, mostly because explaining something is the fastest way I know to actually understand it. I share free templates on Figma Community and Notion, so other designers don’t have to start from a blank page. And I mentor designers one-on-one on ADPList, which keeps me honest about what I actually believe.
When I’m not designing, I paint
I Mentor Designers
I mentor designers one-on-one on ADPList, mostly people breaking into UX, building portfolios, or figuring out their next move. A lot of them come from non-traditional paths, like I did, so I know how confusing the start can feel. Helping someone see their own work more clearly is one of my favorite parts of being a designer.
