From Chaos to Coordination
A Systematic Approach to Human Elephant Conflict Management in North Bengal, India.
Human-Elephant Conflict Project | WWF India (North Bengal)
Duration: Nov 2024 – Apr 2025
Overview:
Designed awareness strategies and a digital SOS platform with WWF India to address human-elephant conflict. The solution promoted coexistence, empathy, and safety through real-time alerts, education, and community engagement.
Team:
Awareness: Riddhi Manna, Nayantara Mukherjee, Riya Garg
System Design: Kritika Dhuli, Yash Jha, Shambhavi Dube
My Role:
Led UX research & design—conducted secondary research, mapped task flows, created wireframes, and contributed to the design system. Facilitated usability testing and refined the experience based on feedback.
Impact:
Raised awareness of safe practices in conflict zones
Built a scalable digital tool for communities & officials
Encouraged empathy for elephants while ensuring human safety
Skills: UX Research · Design Thinking · IA · UCD · Prototyping
