Next.js and React with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS for styling, and Motion for the interactions. A few primitives (the scroll areas and pills) come from shadcn/ui; the rest is custom-built for this site. Icons are Tabler and Lucide, the interface sounds are synthesised live with cuelume, and the type is set in three faces: Geist for the interface, Geist Mono for the technical bits, and Caveat for the handwritten asides. Hosted on Vercel, with the images and video served from Cloudflare R2 so the site stays quick as the media grows.
AI helped me implement the ideas, but the ideas themselves are mine. The structure, visual direction, interactions, accessibility decisions, and every pixel were shaped by my own judgement.
About this site
My previous portfolio was built around visual direction and experimental ideas. It gave me a lot of creative freedom, and Framer was a big part of that process. It was also where I challenged myself to learn something I didn't know and eventually became comfortable with it.
Since then, my approach to design has grown.
I became more aware of the inconsistencies in my work and the things that can get lost when visual design takes the lead, particularly accessibility, clarity, and usability.
This redesign was a chance to step away from those habits and put UX first.
I wanted the visual design to support the experience rather than become the experience. A big part of that came from White by Kenya Hara, and his ideas around white space and how it can be used with intention. White space was already something I explored in my previous portfolio, so I wanted to carry that idea forward here, but with more restraint and purpose.
The goal was to find a balance between accessibility, minimalism, and small interactions that make the site feel personal without getting in the way.
I also wanted my work to be experienced, not just viewed. So wherever possible, my prototypes and experiments are live and interactive.
As a canvas
I've always treated my portfolio as a canvas, and this website as a piece of art in its own right.
I'm an artist myself, so the making matters to me as much as what it holds.
From the preloader to the fade ins and fade outs, the timing between them, the morphs, the easing curves, how the content is presented and designed, the responsiveness, and that small, pleasant feeling in the details, I've treated every part of it as a form of art.
Still evolving
This portfolio is not finished, and I don't think it needs to be.
I'm proud of what I've built, but there is always something to improve. For now, the aim is simple: make it easy to find what you're looking for, make it enjoyable to explore, and let a little of my personality come through in the details.
This cat used to stroll into our garden every now and then. We thought we made a new friend, until we realized he just came here to poop.
About Thejas Hassan Ravishankar
Thejas Hassan Ravishankar is a design engineer based in Sydney. He works across product design, interaction design, creative technology, AI interfaces, branding and motion, and builds his work with AI agents like Claude Code and Cursor. A lot of what he makes is about affective design, meaning how an interface feels to use, from a greeting that changes when you come back to the site to a robot with its own Avatar State. He holds a Master of IT in Interactive Media from the University of Technology Sydney and was selected into the UTS Apple Foundation Program in 2024.
Based in Sydney, Australia. Open to full-time roles.
What he works on
Product design
Feedback, an AI-assisted tool that helps workplace supervisors give useful feedback to the students they mentor. Skillbridge, a platform connecting students with industry mentors. Potluckey, an iOS app designed and built in SwiftUI in three weeks during the Apple Foundation Program.
Creative technology
Avatar Woodsprites, a live browser experience where glowing seeds from James Cameron's Avatar find you through your camera and move with the music. Synesthetic Motion, a choreography tool for dancers, shortlisted for the UTS Tech Fest product showcase. What the computer sees, a computer vision study built on Google's MediaPipe pose model.
AI
Floral Recognition Interface, which turns a bouquet photo into a breakdown of every flower in it. It started at a Cursor build event and is now a live public demo. His portfolio itself was designed by him and built with AI agent workflows.
Affective and emotional design
His portfolio is the main example. It greets first-time and returning visitors differently and has a companion robot that reacts when you poke it. "Designing for how it feels" walks through these moments using Don Norman's levels of emotional design.
Interaction and motion
Dozens of UI explorations, including a landing page morph, a card stack, modal surfaces and a close button redesign, plus video edits like the Apple Foundation short film and a stop-motion piece.
Branding and visual design
Cover art and visual identity for Dan Vyne's debut single "Forward", branding for Feedback, and digital illustration.
Experience
Live By Our Codes, Freelance UX & Visual Designer, Jan 2026 to present
Engaged to move an established online learning community onto a new platform without breaking the flows members were already partway through. Identified the migration UX risks up front and led the design end to end, with the client supplying content and copy.
Restructured 64+ modules and 110+ sub-modules on Wix, designing the information architecture, UI screens and visual assets, and configured a CMS the client can maintain without ongoing design support.
Produced transition documentation and coordinated member communications to support adoption. The platform is live and in use by enrolled members.
Epsilon, Client Support Engineer 2, 2020 to 2023
Worked on a custom CRM account, translating complex client requirements into working solutions with the internal team.
About, in his own words
I'm a designer and engineer. I move between the two: shaping how an experience should feel, then building it so it's real and not just a picture of an idea.
What I do
I've designed and built across a wide range of things: products, mobile apps, websites, interactive experiences, visual identities, cover art and pitch decks. Some with teams, some independently, some for clients.
Lately, I've been exploring new possibilities within digital interaction: creative coding, AI, movement, generative systems and interactive experiences. The last year has also involved experimenting with AI agent workflows, and this site is one of the products that came out of it.
A lot of my work starts as small experiments, built simply to see what might be possible. The ones that hold up become projects, with the reasoning and decisions behind them documented along the way. The rest usually teach me something anyway.
Work experience
Live By Our Codes, Life coaching & Vedic astrology, 2026 – Now
Epsilon, Marketing technology, 2020 – 2023
Education
I finished my Master of IT at the University of Technology Sydney, majoring in interactive media. The coursework ran from interaction design fundamentals through advanced studios, alongside software development, testing, and data-driven storytelling. Along the way I had the chance to meet some amazingly talented designers and professors who pushed my thinking, and pulled me into design hackathons.
In 2024 I was selected into the UTS Apple Foundation Program, a startup cohort that takes thirty people a round, and graduated with Potluckey, the case study in Works.
Another project from that time is Synesthetic Motion, a choreography tool for dance choreographers, which was shortlisted for the UTS Tech Fest product showcase.
University of Technology Sydney, Master of IT · Interactive Media, 2024 – 2025
UTS Apple Foundation Program, Four-week startup coursework, 2024
REVA University, India, Computer Science & Engineering, 2016 – 2020
Outside of work
I'm a professionally trained dancer across a few forms, and a digital illustrator and artist. Lately I've picked up making flower bouquets, I read a lot, and I'm big on staying fit.
Kind words
I had the pleasure of mentoring Thejas during the Apple Foundation Program at UTS. He demonstrated exceptional team work skills, going above and beyond to ask questions and continually improve in all areas. On top of being a kind, hard-working and respectful student, he has built up strong design and coding skills that will be a huge asset anywhere!
Thejas was a standout participant in the Apple Foundation Program, demonstrating creativity, teamwork, and technical skill. His dedication and innovative mindset were evident in every project. I'm excited to see the great things he'll achieve in the future!
Mentoring Thejas during the Apple Foundation Program was an absolute pleasure. His ability to blend creativity with curiosity was truly remarkable, consistently bringing fresh perspectives to every challenge. Thejas not only embraced feedback with grace but turned it into a launchpad for growth. His enthusiasm and collaborative energy are rare qualities that will undoubtedly make him an asset to any team or project he undertakes.
I had the pleasure of mentoring TJ in coding and was continually impressed by his creativity, teamwork, and ability to quickly grasp new concepts. He excelled at collaborating with peers, contributing innovative ideas, and driving projects forward. His design and prototyping skills in Figma stood out, combining functionality with a keen eye for detail. Additionally, his energy and presentation skills made him a natural leader in group settings. TJ's talent and drive make him an invaluable asset to any team.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Thejas on a custom CRM account at Epsilon, and I was consistently impressed with his technical expertise and problem-solving skills. He excelled in understanding complex client requirements and translating them into actionable solutions, all while maintaining exceptional communication with the internal team. His proactive approach and dedication to delivering top-notch client support made him an invaluable asset to our team.
I had the pleasure of working with Thejas for over a year at Epsilon. Professionalism, adaptability and dedication are the first three words that come to mind when I reflect on my time working with him. With his expertise and diligence, our account ran smoothly, creating positive impact directly for the client. I highly recommend Thejas for his strong attention to detail, meticulous approach to tasks and the willingness to “get the job done” right and with high quality. It was a pleasure to work with Thejas and cannot wait to see all that he accomplishes in the future!
Thejas was a shining star in the production support engineering group supporting my client. His attention to detail and critical thinking gave us confidence that when he was on duty, everything would be taken care of.
Say hello
There's a lot more to me than what fits here. If any of it caught your eye, or you just want to grab a coffee, I'm around.
