I’m Sayli Pednekar — a curious mix of creator, researcher, and explorer crafting digital experiences grounded in research, systems thinking, and visual storytelling.

With a background in Human–Computer Interaction and Computer Engineering, I bridge design thinking with execution, transforming complex challenges into inclusive, meaningful experiences. At the GT Financial Services & Innovation Lab, I design AI-powered tools that simplify intricate workflows, create actionable visualizations, and leverage emerging technologies like Cursor.ai. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and financial experts, I’ve learned what it truly means to design in the AI era, shaping strategy, exploring new tools, and crafting interfaces that amplify human decision-making while staying ethical, intuitive, and accessible. As a design founder at Fable Tales, I’m learning what it takes to build products from the ground up, balancing vision, strategy, and user needs to create scalable, thoughtful experiences that connect curiosity with purpose.
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Outside of work, you’ll probably find me on a trail, in a museum, sketchbook in hand or folding way too much origami. Each space, from design labs to hiking trails, reminds me that curiosity, patience, and empathy are what make things worth building.