Abhijith Ajith

User Interface Designer at Apple

Led end-to-end design of Apple's internal Data Collection (DC) tool interfaces, driving interaction design and UX modernization across multiple research pods. Mapped workflows, created interaction patterns, and delivered production-ready specs adopted across several pods. Built simplified, multi-step user flows and validated complex interactions with high-fidelity prototypes. Standardized interface patterns across tools to improve consistency and scalability, and modernized components and layouts to reduce researcher confusion during high-volume testing. Reduced setup and design-to-engineering iterations by enabling clearer design documentation and faster feedback cycles.

UX Designer at Tonal

Led mixed-method usability studies and rapid prototyping to improve core product experiences. Collaborated with engineering and product leadership to translate user needs into actionable design improvements, resulting in enhanced engagement and task success across key flows. Produced high-fidelity prototypes and design specifications to guide development, and contributed to a measurable boost in UX outcomes.

UX Designer at Walgreens

Redesigned Walgreens’ legacy IC+ pharmacy system into Renewal RX, a modern web platform used by 24,000+ pharmacists nationwide. Improved speed, accuracy, and accessibility in high-pressure clinical contexts. Led the design system effort (PILL Design System), enhanced onboarding for new users, and aligned regulatory requirements with usable, scalable interfaces.

UX Designer at Steelcase

Led end-to-end UX research and design across Steelcase’s physical workspace experiences and digital buying platforms. Improved usability, decision-making, and task success, delivering high-fidelity prototypes and contributing to streamlined development workflows.

UX Design Intern at Google News

Conducted state-wide mixed-methods research across three Arizona communities to understand news consumption, trust breakdowns, and information reliability. Created surveys, interview scripts, and field research protocols; translated insights into actionable design opportunities for Google News features. Analyzed a dataset of 1,638 survey responses and 218 interviews to segment user behaviors and identify trust-related pain points. Synthesized findings into itineraries, journey maps, and information architecture artifacts to inform PM, engineering, and research teams.

UX Designer at Ton al

Led mixed-method usability studies and UX design for Tonal’s smart fitness ecosystem. Collaborated with engineering and product teams to translate insights into actionable design hypotheses, developed high-fidelity prototypes and interactive flows, and improved overall user clarity, engagement, and task success across core product experiences.

UX Designer at Tesla

Redesigned Tesla’s infotainment system (Automotive HMI) to reduce cognitive load and improve interaction efficiency for core driving tasks. Prioritized high-frequency actions, streamlined task flows, and simplified in-vehicle controls; reduced average task completion time and improved glance ergonomics and navigational clarity through multimodal interface design.

UX Designer at Google News

Led a state-wide, mixed-methods research initiative across multiple Arizona communities to understand news consumption, trust breakdowns, and mis/disinformation impacts. Designed surveys and interview protocols, conducted contextual inquiries, synthesized findings into actionable design recommendations for Google News features, and partnered with product, engineering, and research teams to implement integrity-focused improvements.