About Me

I’m a UX Designer and Researcher with an Engineering background, currently pursuing my Master’s in Information Experience Design (HCI) at Pratt Institute and working as a Product Designer at JetZero.

I started my design career in enterprise B2B systems, where clarity, scale, and constraints mattered more than visual polish. That experience shaped how I think about design early on; not as surface-level problem solving, but as a way to bring structure to complex, high-stakes systems.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of research, interaction design, and systems thinking. More than how things look, I care about why decisions are made and whether they continue to hold up as systems grow and evolve.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of research, interaction design, and systems thinking. More than how things look, I care about why decisions are made and whether they continue to hold up as systems grow and evolve. This blend of technical foundations, enterprise experience, and human-centered design guides how I approach problems.

This blend of technical foundations, enterprise experience, and human-centered design guides how I approach problems.

Experience Across Contexts

I’ve worked across Enterprise Platforms, Aviation Systems, Cultural Institutions, and Public-facing products.

Across these spaces, I’ve collaborated closely with engineers, researchers, product managers, and stakeholders, often acting as a bridge between technical constraints and human needs. I’m comfortable working within ambiguity, navigating trade-offs, and helping teams align around thoughtful, durable decisions.

What I’m Exploring Now

I’m currently:

  • Exploring AI-assisted tools to make research synthesis and design workflows more efficient

  • Deepening my interest in design systems, especially at the system and governance level

  • Shifting from a purely solution-centric mindset toward a more operational and service-oriented perspective, thinking about how design decisions live, scale, and sustain over time

This shift has helped me design with longer horizons and broader impact.

Outside of design, I recharge through photography, long walks, and spending time with cats; small rituals that help me slow down and recharge me.

Seeking Full-time Opportunities
UX Design · UX Research · Product Design · Interaction Design

Seeking Full-time Opportunities
UX Design · UX Research · Product Design · Interaction Design

© 2026 Merlyn Koonamparampath

© 2026 Merlyn Koonamparampath

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