Product Designer + Accessibility SME + UX Researcher
About Me
Hi, I’m Mehika. I design digital experiences that are simple, intuitive, and accessible for everyone. I love turning complex problems into designs that feel natural and effortless, making technology a little easier to enjoy.
At Audible, I focus on accessibility, ensuring our products work beautifully for all users.
Something cool about me -- Born with retinal impairment in my left eye, I am familiar with the accessibility issue among differently-abled individuals. With monocular vision, I recognize the challenges of next-generation interface technology. As someone who has been in direct contact with vision impairments for the past twenty-five years, I am familiar with the target audience for this area of study and bring along a perspective that is very different from others.
Outside of work, I'm an avid painter, nature explorer and a brunch enthusiast!
I’m endlessly curious about how people interact with technology and how thoughtful design can make everyday experiences smoother. I aim to create products that don’t just function—but connect, delight, and include everyone.
Accessibility-First Design
Specialize in creating inclusive experiences through WCAG compliance, screen reader support, color contrast, and keyboard navigation for diverse user needs.
Design Systems Expertise
Build and refine accessible components, write documentation, and standardize guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability across products.
User-Centered Research
Conduct interviews, usability testing, and accessibility audits to inform design decisions and improve overall user experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineers, PMs, and QA to integrate accessibility best practices and deliver seamless, compliant user interfaces.
What people are saying about my work
“Mehika probably knows more about accessibility than anyone on our UX team, save for maybe our Director.”
Warren Croce, UX Professional at Staples
What people are saying about my work
"Mehika is a stellar user experience designer and accessibility advocate! I was consistently impressed with her level of technical sophistication and steadfast dedication to the principles of accessible design."
Nicholas Dease, Professor at Pratt Institute
What people are saying about my work
"Mehika collaborated with the client, ensuring the project met the projects organizational and product goals. This level of engagement and understanding is a testament to her strong communication skills and client-focused mindset.”
Hasan Hachem, Professor at Pratt Institute
Look at some cool stuff I did!
I’m a UX Accessibility Designer with experience at Audible, Apex Associates, LCPA, and Staples, specializing in accessible component design, ARIA implementation, color contrast optimization, and keyboard navigation. I’ve contributed to enhancing the Mosaic design system, authored accessibility guidelines, and conducted audits to ensure WCAG 2.2 compliance across web and mobile platforms.
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Accessibility initiatives at Audible
Explore how I enhanced Audible’s accessibility—from defining component usage in the design system to ideating inclusive features, collaborating across teams, and delivering end-to-end accessible experiences through design, tech, and QA partnership.
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Ideation to Documentation: Popcorn design system
Explore Popcorn design system for AMC’s website—defining components, accessibility standards, and visual consistency to streamline collaboration, improve usability, and create a cohesive, inclusive digital experience.
Photo by Karl Fredrickson on Unsplash
Assessing “Users” in Visual Accessibility and WCAG
Explore how visual impairment reveals gaps in accessibility thinking. This article challenges WCAG norms, redefining inclusive design by centering human variability—and asks: who is really the ‘user’ we design for?
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