Hi there 👋 — thanks for stopping by.

Who am I?
I’m a designer who’s obsessed with solving problems that actually matter — the kind that make people pause and say, “Whoa, that just works.”

What I do?
For the past decade, at Google I’ve been leading bold design work across AI, health, and assistive tech. I’ve launched Smart Replies on Pixel Watch, designed safety features where every second counts, and built mobile experiences for Assistant and Search that make help feel proactive and personal. I’ve also worked on enterprise tools within Cloud, blending user needs with complex systems. Across all of it, I focus on making advanced tech feel simple, human, and useful.

Where I started?
My journey started in Hyderabad, India, where I first discovered design as more than aesthetics — it became a way to understand people and build meaningful things. That early curiosity brought me to the U.S., where I’ve now spent over 10 years designing high-impact, human-centered experiences across platforms, products, and teams.

Early on, I co-founded a startup(GrabOn) — a messy, exhilarating, and wildly educational chapter that taught me to wear every hat, move fast, and design with urgency and empathy. It sharpened my instincts and shaped how I think about product: solve the right problem, and solve it well.

What I believe
Over time, I’ve come to believe that great design happens when empathy meets craft — blending curiosity, care, and just the right amount of stubbornness. Whether I’m sketching, jamming with PMs, or diving into research, I’m happiest when I’m making something truly work for our users.

I care deeply about emotionally resonant design, complex systems, and helping others grow — whether through mentoring or shaping team culture.

Outside work? You’ll find me traveling, cooking, making flower arrangements, DIY projects or chasing after my kiddo — where most of my best ideas sneak in, when I’m not trying too hard.

If you’re into thoughtful problems, purpose-driven products, or want to swap design war stories — I’d love to chat at jspandana1601@gmail.com.