Nayan Gavand
About Nayan Gavand
Nayan Gavand is a Mid I UX/Product Designer currently working at Avenue Code in the San Francisco Bay Area. With experience at companies like HP and AgreeYa Solutions, he specializes in creating inclusive and accessible product experiences, particularly for web and iOS applications.
Work at Avenue Code
Nayan Gavand currently holds the position of Mid I UX/Product Designer at Avenue Code, a role he has been in since 2021. He operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the design of web and iOS applications. His work primarily focuses on projects for PG&E, a major energy provider in Northern and Central California. Nayan's responsibilities include creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Avenue Code, Nayan Gavand worked at AgreeYa Solutions as a UX/UI Designer from 2018 to 2021. His role involved developing user interfaces and experiences for various projects. Prior to that, he spent five months as an Interaction Designer at HP in Palo Alto, CA, in 2018. Nayan also gained experience as a UX/UI intern at Zikher Inc. from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a UI/UX designer, visualizer, and graphic designer at Digital Picasso from 2013 to 2015 in Mumbai, India.
Education and Expertise
Nayan Gavand holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Commercial Art from Rachana Sansad College of Applied Art and Craft, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Web Design and New Media from the Academy of Art University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in decision mapping, prototyping, and information architecture.
Design Philosophy and Interests
Nayan Gavand is passionate about creating inclusive and accessible product experiences that drive significant business impact. He enjoys solving design problems and draws inspiration from various design mediums. In addition to his professional work, he engages in personal creative pursuits such as photography, videography, modern calligraphy, and baking, which contribute to his overall design perspective.