I'm Syashi- A Bay area based experience designer.
I am deeply passionate about crafting technology-mediated user experiences. At Adobe Photoshop, I've spearheaded (from start to finish) design initiatives for both desktop and web applications, driving the evolution of AI and computer vision experiences to empower users in groundbreaking ways.
I've played a pivotal role in leading key projects such as the Remove tool, Object selection tool, and Generate background. These initiatives introduced innovative interaction patterns within the Photoshop ecosystem. I am currently working on next Gen AI tools on Lightroom and Photoshop. Furthermore, I've conducted extensive user testing sessions and published research on designing for Generative AI technology. With a solid background in Computer Science, I bring expertise in ML/AI design, wireframing, conversational UI, and more to the table.
In my collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, prototyping, legal, and research, I've gained invaluable insights into users’ creative needs. By leveraging data-driven design methodologies, I continuously iterate on ideas to deliver exceptional user experiences. Additionally, my involvement in vision sprints enables me to influence Photoshop’s market and product strategies, driving continuous evolution and execution of our product vision.
Endorsements
"In the last 3 years on the Photoshop team, Syashi has consistently found herself at the intersection of technology and design. A key contributor to both the AI-Imaging and Photoshop ART teams, Syashi has led critical AI initiatives across the Photoshop ecosystem– from Object Oriented Masking and Selections, to the next generation of Distraction Removal and Healing."
- Design Director, Digital Imaging
"Syashi is a joy to work with—dedicated, thoughtful, innovative. While in grad school, she led a team to design a fantastic healthcare data platform in collaboration with IBM. From day one, Syashi's interest in A.I. informed her work. She thought deeply about how interfaces might leverage A.I. affordances to benefit users in a variety of scenarios from healthcare to creative practice. I highly recommend her!"
-Professor and Director, Master of Graphic & Experience Design, at NC State University.
Achievements
Contribution to Adobe and beyond
- Several patents pending for innovative interaction patterns within the Photoshop ecosystem.
- Leading design thinking workshop, pro bono for different non-profits and colleges.
- Pilot and design user testing sessions to refine interaction models for the Remove tool in the Photoshop ecosystem.
- Published design research on Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) tailored for novices, emphasizing interface design strategies for constructing effective mental models.
- Speaker at the AIGA Surface Conference 2022 in Seattle, exploring the intersection of A.I. and design practice under the theme “Educate/Interrogate/ Augment.”
- Facilitate student learning as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, for V.R. and Graphic Design courses for two years(Jan ’19- May ’21).