Hi, I'm Priya Venkatesan, a junior at UC Berkeley studying product design. I bring a background in scientific research that gives me a unique lens for solving complex user problems.

↗ My journey started in high school through a protein modeling research club, where I conducted biochemical research that taught me rigorous, evidence-based thinking and led to publication in The FASEB Journal. What I enjoyed most was the challenge of translating technical information into something people could understand, trust, and apply. I discovered how scientific communication could bridge gaps in understanding and build community through accessible knowledge.

At the same time, research felt too passive, I craved the iterative process of creating, talking to people, failing, and learning by doing. When I came to Berkeley, I found that in product design: a field where I could merge analytical rigor with creativity to prototype experiences that are both intelligent and human-centered.

Since then, I've worked across diverse teams—from student projects like Berkeleytime to startups like Medocity. I'm excited to bring this perspective to new challenges, crafting solutions that balance empathy with analytical depth. For me, design isn't just about how things work, it's about creating experiences that matter.