Hi, 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.

Before UX, I built and ran a tour company in Paris, curating experiences, studying how people connect with places and stories. When the pandemic ended it, I reframed the problem: the work I loved was understanding human behavior and designing for it. That led me to an MS in Human-Computer Interaction, and to product design.

Four cities, three continents, four languages. I've learned to observe first, adapt fast, and design at the intersection of disciplines and cultures.

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.

Curiosity Doesn't Clock Out

Some of my favorite design work happens outside of product teams.

I experiment with AI tools, prototype new workflows, and share what I learn through YouTube. It's where I can explore ideas, challenge my own thinking, and contribute to the design community while continuing to grow as a designer. Sharing forces me to think more clearly, question my assumptions, and continue growing as a designer.

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silumanandhar@gmail.com