Hey there!
I'm Tanya Ballal
Artist.
Researcher.
Storyteller.
Designer.
Human.
CREATE
IMAGINE
DESIGN
MY PROCESS.
It's not as messy as it looks. Only sometimes. Most of the time.
MY WORK.
State Bank of India digital literacy program
Phase wise implementation to improve digital literacy in rural areas through the SBI app.
Design and research of Hardware Management Console (HMC) which is a device used for managing and controlling IBM Power System servers
Future of transportation
Using Uber as an example, a deep dive into the transportation in India and the redesign of public transport service for an efficient and cost effective travel.
AI and healthcare
AI-driven discovery and ideation leveraging IBM ICA and other advanced AI tools in India's healthcare sector.
Application for the visually impaired, EYE-D
An app for the visually challenged to perform day to day tasks and interact with their surroundings with ease.
Story-time
An experimental design fiction project that aims to bridge gaps between grandparents and grandchildren through the use of virtual reality.
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SNEAK PEAK.
I'm human.
I'm a Senior User Experience Designer and Researcher at IBM iX, currently working with Sony India Software to enhance their enterprise product. Previously, I consulted with IBM’s Power Design team, where I led research and design efforts for the Hardware Management Console and Virtual Console, while also supporting and tracking the team’s Sponsor User Program.
I am an active contributor to IBM’s Research Community of Practice, where I collaborate with researchers to explore and experiment with emerging research methodologies and practices.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human-Centered Design from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. My work and research interests lie at the intersection of accessibility, privacy-first systems, and human interactions. Currently, my ongoing research focuses on privacy, human interactions, and accessibility, with a strong advocacy for inclusive and ethical design.
RECOGNITION.
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Teach for India volunteer tutor
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Awarded with ‘Women of Excellence’ for contributions to the performing arts field
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Panelist for 'Design and AI' at Spark design festival, IBM's annual design festival 2023
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Awarded first for concept on Digital literacy in rural areas at the UX Design Challenge, IBM.
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Awarded first for reimagining Future of Transportation at Service Design Challenge, IBM service design COP 2022
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Published paper 'EMOTE' at CHI 2020 (Computer Human Interaction Conference)
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Design project selected as part of India HCI 2019 (India Human Computer Interaction Conference)
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Awarded TATA scholarship during my undergraduate studies 2017