Hi, I'm Ritesh Kanchi, a junior at the University of Washington studying Computer Science with a focus on HCI and Design.
About me
My work involves developing and designing experiences that are accessible, impactful, and (hopefully) a bit magical ✨. At this intersection of design and development, I believe in crafting digital encounters that are equitable, inclusive, and empowering, while focusing on the human behind the screen.
In terms of research, I concentrate on accessibility, education, and design within the realm of Human-Computer Interaction. Today, with the increasing reliance on technology and evolving landscapes, these areas are more crucial than ever. I'm excited to address and explore the dynamic challenges they present.
Some questions I think about include:
- How do/can students learn best in a given environment?
- How can we utilize design to drive more equitable outcomes?
- And what happens when we move beyond a touch screen?
Additionally, I create and teach computing and design-related content, aiming to cultivate inclusive learning opportunities within the realm of HCI. Given its interdisciplinary nature, HCI holds the potential to impact and benefit a diverse audience.
Somewhat notable things I've done
- Founded a nonprofit that taught 150k+ students in 110 countries
- Help teach hundreds of students in CSE 12X
- Won the WWDC20 Swift Student Challenge
- Moved way too much growing up
- Had my app featured on the App Store as App of the Day
- Still trying to figure out what comes next...
A bit more about me
In my (rare) free time, you'll find me binging (too much) TV, watching movies, and trying to save my kitchen from burning down. My apartment is either smells like fresh bread or burnt bread—there is no in-between.
I'm also a sucker for modern art, so you'll find me spending an unhealthy amount of time in museums. You'll occasionally find me at a concert or two, but I'm much more of a "listen to music in my apartment" person.
