Product Designer · Author · Management
Mahika
Shah.
I turn complex problems into shipped products. Operating seamlessly across product strategy, system design, and codebase, I build tech that actually matters. I aim to create solutions for the edge cases that standard roadmaps leave behind.
Builder.
Designer.
Storyteller.
A designer,
by nature.
At eight years old, my room was an explosion of Legos and art supplies (mom and dad were thrilled, as you can imagine). At twelve, a move to rural Wyoming brought a fresh set of unexpected challenges, but it also sparked my love for making pottery and drawing whatever crossed my mind. Today, I’m designing products, writing and publishing books, speaking on podcasts, and continuously building the bridge between the why and the how.
I believe design and tech can make a real difference in everyday lives. My work lives at the intersection of designing, building, and user empathy - from cognitive sensory tools to high-fidelity wireframes, my passion underlies in the goal of making a difference in everyday lives.
Outside of
work.
I'm a beach lover, animal lover, and always on the hunt for the best matcha spot :P
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Writing
Morri
I started writing my book at just 15 years old, and officially published at 19. My book talks about finding optimism in isolation, and learning to change your mindset in every situation you face. And soon enough, I wrote my story, helped design the cover, and published it entirely on my own.
Order on Amazon ↗Flew to Denver.
Sold out.
"A story I made entirely alone filled a room full of strangers who needed to hear it."
I was invited to fly to Denver to speak about Morri at a NASPA conference, with a stack of books ready to share. At the end of the day, everything was sold out. The whole experience of designing something, publishing it, then watching it connect with real people - is what drives everything I build. I recieved feedback months later from many people saying this book helped them understand their emotions and though a fast read, it had a huge impact on them.
Tune in to my episode on The FirstGen Lounge — a podcast I was featured on, talking about writing and publishing Morri, and finding my way as a first-gen student in design and tech.
Listen on Spotify ↗