Available for work
Hi I'm Anjana.
I am a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in human-centered experiences across education, design practice, and children’s book illustration.
Currently I teach Experience Design in Pennsylvania State University.
anjpadma@gmail.com
Selected work
(08)
Proffesor - Graphic Design
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, USA
'25 - present
Experience Design + Applied • Human-centered research, UX design methodologies, and systems design, guiding students through research-driven processes to create empathetic, user-focused digital experiences.
Proffesor - Graphic Design
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, USA
'25 - present
Experience Design + Applied • Human-centered research, UX design methodologies, and systems design, guiding students through research-driven processes to create empathetic, user-focused digital experiences.
Graphic Design Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, USA
'16 - 2018
Fundamentals of Graphic Design : Freshman • Sole Professor : Two hour weekly lectures, Grading responsibilities, individual mentoring plus office hours through four semesters.
Graphic Design Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, USA
'16 - 2018
Fundamentals of Graphic Design : Freshman • Sole Professor : Two hour weekly lectures, Grading responsibilities, individual mentoring plus office hours through four semesters.
Visual/UX Designer
The Mighty Inc
California, USA
'14 - 2016
Sole Visual/ UX Designer: Owned the entire design process for a health-focused social networking platform within a lean startup environment. • Led a user-centered redesign of The Mighty’s mobile, web, and App Store, establishing a cohesive design language and streamlining workflows for content creation and community engagement.
Visual/UX Designer
The Mighty Inc
California, USA
'14 - 2016
Sole Visual/ UX Designer: Owned the entire design process for a health-focused social networking platform within a lean startup environment. • Led a user-centered redesign of The Mighty’s mobile, web, and App Store, establishing a cohesive design language and streamlining workflows for content creation and community engagement.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Villians Agency,
Singapore
'13 - 2014
• Illustrated marketing material for Think with Google 2018, Google Travel Newsletter, Edge 2000 Google, Google partners community. • Developed World wide campaign poster for WWF (World Wildlife Federation), translated into 4 languages and circulated to 150 countries
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Villians Agency,
Singapore
'13 - 2014
• Illustrated marketing material for Think with Google 2018, Google Travel Newsletter, Edge 2000 Google, Google partners community. • Developed World wide campaign poster for WWF (World Wildlife Federation), translated into 4 languages and circulated to 150 countries
2/ Teaching Philosophy
2/ Teaching Philosophy
3/ Student Work Samples
1. Data Visualisation
Students collect and visualise data points from their daily life to create visualisations centered on humanistic design principles.
2. UI/UX
Multi-platform design with an emphasis on designing for social impact
3/ Student Work Samples
1. Data Visualisation
Students collect and visualise data points from their daily life to create visualisations centered on humanistic design principles.
2. UI/UX
Multi-platform design with an emphasis on designing for social impact
5/ Awards + Recognition
5/ Awards + Recognition
Creative Achievement Award
Penn State, MFA
'22
Best Experience Design
GDUSA, 58th Design Awards
'21
Best Application Design
Aiga Blue Ridge
'21
Data Visuaisation
Aiga Blue Ridge
'21
Best Graduate
NAFA, Undergrad
'20
Best of Best
Red Dot Design Expo, Grad Expo
'15
6/ Testimonials
6/ Testimonials
This course had a tremendous impact on my learning experience as a UX/UI designer. Before this class, I had no knowledge of Figma, prototyping, or many UX concepts, and now these skills have completely transformed the way I design. The assignments and class activities helped me understand information architecture, user flows, personas, and visual hierarchy in a much deeper and more practical way. Interacting with my peers and presenting my work regularly also helped me become more confident speaking in front of native-English speakers. The instructor’s lectures were incredibly clear, organized, and full of valuable resources, and the supportive learning environment made me feel encouraged and included throughout the semester.
Rojina
,
Student
After working with Anjana, I no longer have to think about what things look like. I can just do my actual work – while knowing that I look like an adult and not a child scribbling in Microsoft Paint. The brand assets she created for me have freed up an incalculable amount of mental bandwidth for me. I now know that, whatever I have to create for my business, it’s going to look good. Everything works together. Everything goes well together. I no longer have to worry I’m going to look like a child scribbling in Microsoft Paint when I’m trying to get my work out there. I can focus on the part that I do and not worry about all the other parts I don’t do, and I know those pieces will still look amazing.
Graeme Seabrook
,
Maternal Health Advocate
Anjana translated my very vague feeling words and vibe request into not just a color palette and a font and some little personalized drawings, but into a whole aesthetic that captures exactly how I want people to feel when they encounter my work. The assets Anjana made for me really capture the core of who I am and what I do so well that even if I changed directions tomorrow, I’m confident I could still use them. They’re beautiful and they’re useful forever.
Client
,
Product Manager
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This course had a tremendous impact on my learning experience as a UX/UI designer. Before this class, I had no knowledge of Figma, prototyping, or many UX concepts, and now these skills have completely transformed the way I design. The assignments and class activities helped me understand information architecture, user flows, personas, and visual hierarchy in a much deeper and more practical way. Interacting with my peers and presenting my work regularly also helped me become more confident speaking in front of native-English speakers. The instructor’s lectures were incredibly clear, organized, and full of valuable resources, and the supportive learning environment made me feel encouraged and included throughout the semester.
Rojina
Student
After working with Anjana, I no longer have to think about what things look like. I can just do my actual work – while knowing that I look like an adult and not a child scribbling in Microsoft Paint. The brand assets she created for me have freed up an incalculable amount of mental bandwidth for me. I now know that, whatever I have to create for my business, it’s going to look good. Everything works together. Everything goes well together. I no longer have to worry I’m going to look like a child scribbling in Microsoft Paint when I’m trying to get my work out there. I can focus on the part that I do and not worry about all the other parts I don’t do, and I know those pieces will still look amazing.
Graeme Seabrook
Maternal Health Advocate
Anjana translated my very vague feeling words and vibe request into not just a color palette and a font and some little personalized drawings, but into a whole aesthetic that captures exactly how I want people to feel when they encounter my work. The assets Anjana made for me really capture the core of who I am and what I do so well that even if I changed directions tomorrow, I’m confident I could still use them. They’re beautiful and they’re useful forever.
Client
Product Manager
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Hi I'm Anjana.
I am a graphic designer and illustrator specializing in human-centered experiences across education, design practice, and children’s book illustration.
Currently I teach Experience Design in Pennsylvania State University.
anjpadma@gmail.com
Selected work
(08)
Mighty Rebrand
UI/UX Design
'22
Mighty Rebrand
UI+UX Design
'22
Beeism
Data Viz
'21
Playstore
UI/UX Design
'22
Mighty User Profiles
UI/UX Design
'22
Loneliness
UI/UX Design
'21
Bloom
UI/UX Design
'20
Covid Kit
System Design
'21
Spreading
Data Viz
'20
2/ Experience
Proffesor - Graphic Design
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, USA
'25 - present
Experience Design + Applied • Human-centered research, UX design methodologies, and systems design, guiding students through research-driven processes to create empathetic, user-focused digital experiences.
Graphic Design Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, USA
'16 - 2018
Fundamentals of Graphic Design : Freshman • Sole Professor : Two hour weekly lectures, Grading responsibilities, individual mentoring plus office hours through four semesters.
Visual/UX Designer
The Mighty Inc
California, USA
'14 - 2016
Sole Visual/ UX Designer: Owned the entire design process for a health-focused social networking platform within a lean startup environment. • Led a user-centered redesign of The Mighty’s mobile, web, and App Store, establishing a cohesive design language and streamlining workflows for content creation and community engagement.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Villians Agency,
Singapore
'13 - 2014
• Illustrated marketing material for Think with Google 2018, Google Travel Newsletter, Edge 2000 Google, Google partners community. • Developed World wide campaign poster for WWF (World Wildlife Federation), translated into 4 languages and circulated to 150 countries
2/ Teaching Philosophy
3/ Student Work Samples
1. Data Visualisation
Students collect and visualise data points from their daily life to create visualisations centered on humanistic design principles.
2. UI/UX
Multi-platform design with an emphasis on designing for social impact
5/ Awards + Recognition
Creative Achievement Award
Penn State, MFA
'22
Best Experience Design
GDUSA, 58th Design Awards
'21
Best Application Design
Aiga Blue Ridge
'21
Data Visuaisation
Aiga Blue Ridge
'21
Best Graduate
NAFA, Undergrad
'20
Best of Best
Red Dot Design Expo, Grad Expo
'15
6/ Testimonials
This course had a tremendous impact on my learning experience as a UX/UI designer. Before this class, I had no knowledge of Figma, prototyping, or many UX concepts, and now these skills have completely transformed the way I design. The assignments and class activities helped me understand information architecture, user flows, personas, and visual hierarchy in a much deeper and more practical way. Interacting with my peers and presenting my work regularly also helped me become more confident speaking in front of native-English speakers. The instructor’s lectures were incredibly clear, organized, and full of valuable resources, and the supportive learning environment made me feel encouraged and included throughout the semester.
Rojina
,
Student
After working with Anjana, I no longer have to think about what things look like. I can just do my actual work – while knowing that I look like an adult and not a child scribbling in Microsoft Paint. The brand assets she created for me have freed up an incalculable amount of mental bandwidth for me. I now know that, whatever I have to create for my business, it’s going to look good. Everything works together. Everything goes well together. I no longer have to worry I’m going to look like a child scribbling in Microsoft Paint when I’m trying to get my work out there. I can focus on the part that I do and not worry about all the other parts I don’t do, and I know those pieces will still look amazing.
Graeme Seabrook
,
Maternal Health Advocate
Anjana translated my very vague feeling words and vibe request into not just a color palette and a font and some little personalized drawings, but into a whole aesthetic that captures exactly how I want people to feel when they encounter my work. The assets Anjana made for me really capture the core of who I am and what I do so well that even if I changed directions tomorrow, I’m confident I could still use them. They’re beautiful and they’re useful forever.
Client
,
Product Manager
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