Hi, I'm Shama

Multidisciplinary designer and researcher crafting products, spaces, and experiences.

MDes. for Interactions @CMU
Prev. User Experience Research @JLL-T

A little sneak peek into my work

Selected Case Studies

Crafting functional, stunning products from concept to launch.

A Tiger Cub

Kintact is a family-connection platform that helps relatives stay close by sharing memories, stories, and everyday life across generations. It bridges physical distance and generational gaps through meaningful, easy-to-share moments.

Design Research

A Tiger Cub

Kintact is a family-connection platform that helps relatives stay close by sharing memories, stories, and everyday life across generations. It bridges physical distance and generational gaps through meaningful, easy-to-share moments.

Design Research

A Tiger Cub

Kintact is a family-connection platform that helps relatives stay close by sharing memories, stories, and everyday life across generations. It bridges physical distance and generational gaps through meaningful, easy-to-share moments.

Design Research

GradStudio

GradStudio aimed to help educational institutions track student outcomes and career trajectories. I designed and built their homepage and marketing website to clearly communicate their vision, mission, and the value of their Outcome Tracking system.

Product Design

GradStudio

GradStudio aimed to help educational institutions track student outcomes and career trajectories. I designed and built their homepage and marketing website to clearly communicate their vision, mission, and the value of their Outcome Tracking system.

Product Design

GradStudio

GradStudio aimed to help educational institutions track student outcomes and career trajectories. I designed and built their homepage and marketing website to clearly communicate their vision, mission, and the value of their Outcome Tracking system.

Product Design

Solstice Design System

JLL Technologies aimed to improve its digital platforms across products like the website redesign, Carbon Pathfinder, and Canopy. I conducted UX research and led a design-system audit to uncover usability issues and deliver insights that guided more consistent, user-centered experiences.

UX Research

Solstice Design System

JLL Technologies aimed to improve its digital platforms across products like the website redesign, Carbon Pathfinder, and Canopy. I conducted UX research and led a design-system audit to uncover usability issues and deliver insights that guided more consistent, user-centered experiences.

UX Research

Solstice Design System

JLL Technologies aimed to improve its digital platforms across products like the website redesign, Carbon Pathfinder, and Canopy. I conducted UX research and led a design-system audit to uncover usability issues and deliver insights that guided more consistent, user-centered experiences.

UX Research

Ora for Sephora

Ora set out to reimagine Sephora’s customer experience through an intelligent conversational interface. I designed a CUI that simplifies product discovery and guidance, aligning with Sephora’s vision for more intuitive, personalized beauty interactions.

Product Design

Ora for Sephora

Ora set out to reimagine Sephora’s customer experience through an intelligent conversational interface. I designed a CUI that simplifies product discovery and guidance, aligning with Sephora’s vision for more intuitive, personalized beauty interactions.

Product Design

Ora for Sephora

Ora set out to reimagine Sephora’s customer experience through an intelligent conversational interface. I designed a CUI that simplifies product discovery and guidance, aligning with Sephora’s vision for more intuitive, personalized beauty interactions.

Product Design

Coulter Welcome Center

This CMU-sponsored project aimed to reimagine the visitor experience at the David and Susan Coulter Welcome Center. I worked on designing a phy-gital experience for a clearer, more engaging journey that helps prospective students and their families envision their future at CMU.

Spatial Experience Design

Coulter Welcome Center

This CMU-sponsored project aimed to reimagine the visitor experience at the David and Susan Coulter Welcome Center. I worked on designing a phy-gital experience for a clearer, more engaging journey that helps prospective students and their families envision their future at CMU.

Spatial Experience Design

Coulter Welcome Center

This CMU-sponsored project aimed to reimagine the visitor experience at the David and Susan Coulter Welcome Center. I worked on designing a phy-gital experience for a clearer, more engaging journey that helps prospective students and their families envision their future at CMU.

Spatial Experience Design

FabHaus

FabHaus set out to address the global housing crisis with Bauhaus-inspired modular homes. I worked on creating a marketing system that communicates the value of fast, affordable, design-forward housing to people seeking budget-friendly living options.

UI UX Design

FabHaus

FabHaus set out to address the global housing crisis with Bauhaus-inspired modular homes. I worked on creating a marketing system that communicates the value of fast, affordable, design-forward housing to people seeking budget-friendly living options.

UI UX Design

FabHaus

FabHaus set out to address the global housing crisis with Bauhaus-inspired modular homes. I worked on creating a marketing system that communicates the value of fast, affordable, design-forward housing to people seeking budget-friendly living options.

UI UX Design

Architectural Design

Architectural Design

Architectural Design

Branding & Marketing

Branding & Marketing

Branding & Marketing

Visual Design

Visual Design

Visual Design

User Interface Design

User Interface Design

User Interface Design

Product Design

Product Design

Product Design

User Experience Design

User Experience Design

User Experience Design

User Research

User Research

User Research

Transition Design

Transition Design

Transition Design

Design Systems

Design Systems

Design Systems

What I bring to the table

I translate messy ideas into purposeful, intuitive experiences. My work is driven by research, clarity, and craft—and fueled by curiosity and good coffee.

Behind the canvas

Meet the designer dedicated to research-driven, sustainable design. Here’s a quick glimpse into my world.

Brands I've Worked With

Ready to build something amazing?

I'd love to connect with you!

Ready to build something amazing?

I'd love to connect with you!

Ready to build something amazing?

I'd love to connect with you!

©

2025

©

2025

©

2025