Hello,

I’m Lokika Prabhakaran, an Architect,

UX Researcher & Product Designer.

With a background in architecture and a graduate degree in Human-Centered Computing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), I'm passionate about designing accessible, research-driven, and inclusive digital experiences. My work centers on empathy, usability, and real-world impact.

I'm drawn to the intersection of AI and human experience — researching how people interact with and make sense of AI-powered systems, while also integrating AI tools into my own research and design workflow to think faster, prototype smarter, and surface insights more effectively.

A curious learner, an empathetic individual, and detail-oriented by nature, I thrive at the intersection of research and design, always aiming to make technology more human.

My Design Process….

Empathize

🔍 Understand the needs, context, and emotions of the users.
Define

🧩 Clearly articulate the core problem from a user-centric perspective.
Ideate

💡 Generate a wide range of creative solutions to the defined problem.
Prototype

🛠️ Bring ideas to life through interactive mockups and visuals.
Test

🧪 Validate the solution with users and iterate based on feedback.