About Me
I’m Atharva Naik, a UX Designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently leading design system and platformization work at Palo Alto Networks.
I design systems, patterns, and product experiences that help complex products feel clear, consistent, and scalable.
Previously, I worked on enterprise experiences at Edifecs in Seattle.
I studied User Experience & Information Architecture at the University of Washington, Seattle, and Computer Science at the University of Mumbai.
Outside work, I draw, paint, practice calligraphy, collect watches, travel often, and rarely miss a good seafood meal.
Early Foundations
During engineering school, I co-developed a civic utility app that helped citizens report uncleared garbage through geotagged photos and location data. More than building the technology, the project introduced me to how digital products can solve real human problems, shaping my interest in social impact and usability, and eventually leading me from computer science into user experience design.
2016 — Student-built civic utility app, Mumbai · Featured in DNA India and Hindustan Times.
Read DNA India article→
Outside the Screen
While studying, I enjoyed creating chalk art across cafés and public spaces at the University of Washington, Seattle. That hands-on work shaped how I think about typography, rhythm, and visual detail - turning everyday spaces into memorable experiences.
