Human Factors and Ergonomics for Design
The study explores interventions in Delhi Metro ticketing for digitally less-affluent users by focusing on ATVMs as the primary point of design intervention. Through iterative prototyping and usability testing, alternative user flows such as numeric-code destination input and printed journey recall aids were developed to reduce overwhelm and improve task success.
Developing and validating a specialized practical scale that identifies and
quantifies dark patterns in user interfaces, based on users’ subjective perceptions.
This project redesigns banking tasks in SBI’s YONO app to support users uncomfortable with mobile banking, enabling independent task completion and informed decision-making. Through iterative design with audio and visual aids, complex flows like onboarding, transfers, and deposits were simplified, improving confidence and usability for first-time users.
Project explores how interactive exhibition design can be used to challenge negative perceptions of Awadhi Bhasha among young adults in Uttar Pradesh. By showcasing its cultural presence, literary heritage, and influence in contemporary music, the project evaluates how such interventions can shift attitudes through qualitative study.
Design interventions to reduce addictive smartphone behaviors by promoting self-regulation, mindfulness, and context-specific support. The aim is to transform wasted screen time into meaningful activities that enhance wellbeing and foster sustainable, user-aligned habits.
‘Pico’, a plug-and-play device named for “pixel” (pi) and “companion” (co),which controls four exergames through actions based on traditional physiotherapy exercises. These games, customizable to individual needs and designed to make rehabilitation more enjoyable, motivating, and effective, were tested with children with CP under supervision and were evaluated by experts.
Low-cost wearable physiotherapy aid that integrates an accelerometer and gyroscope to sense movement when paired with an app, provides real-time feedback, and tracks progress. By offering a home-based rehabilitation solution, it supports correct exercise practice while motivating patients through visible improvements in pain reduction and mobility.