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This little corner is where my intrusive thoughts run wild. Thanks to countless hours of mindless Instagram scrolling (I knew it would pay off eventually), I stumbled across a profile showcasing the most unhinged UI features from real apps. And I thought, why not dump my own brain rot here?


Introducing Behind the Screens—a chaotic playground for all the weird, wonderful, and downright unhinged design ideas living rent-free in my head. Will these ever see the light of day? Probably not. But hey, a pixel can dream.

Welcome!


This little corner is where my intrusive thoughts run wild. Thanks to countless hours of mindless Instagram scrolling (I knew it would pay off eventually), I stumbled across a profile showcasing the most unhinged UI features from real apps. And I thought, why not dump my own brain rot here?


Introducing What the fUX?—a chaotic playground for all the weird, wonderful, and downright unhinged design ideas living rent-free in my head. Will these ever see the light of day? Probably not. But hey, a pixel can dream.

Welcome!


This little corner is where my intrusive thoughts run wild. Thanks to countless hours of mindless Instagram scrolling (I knew it would pay off eventually), I stumbled across a profile showcasing the most unhinged UI features from real apps. And I thought, why not dump my own brain rot here?


Introducing Behind the Screens—a chaotic playground for all the weird, wonderful, and downright unhinged design ideas living rent-free in my head. Will these ever see the light of day? Probably not. But hey, a pixel can dream.

Higher Chills, Lower Rent

Higher Chills, Lower Rent

Higher Chills, Lower Rent

This Halloween, courtesy of Haunted Manhattan, I went on a haunted tour in Greenwich Village. One stop really stuck with me: The House of Death at 14 West 10th Street.


As someone who browses Zillow like it’s a hobby, I couldn’t help but think—would I trade peace of mind for a cheaper rent? Live with 22 ghosts for a steal, or pay a premium to sleep soundly? It’s the ultimate housing dilemma: fear for less, or peace for more.

This Halloween, courtesy of Haunted Manhattan, I went on a haunted tour in Greenwich Village. One stop really stuck with me: The House of Death at 14 West 10th Street.


As someone who browses Zillow like it’s a hobby, I couldn’t help but think—would I trade peace of mind for a cheaper rent? Live with 22 ghosts for a steal, or pay a premium to sleep soundly? It’s the ultimate housing dilemma: fear for less, or peace for more.

This Halloween, courtesy of Haunted Manhattan, I went on a haunted tour in Greenwich Village. One stop really stuck with me: The House of Death at 14 West 10th Street.


As someone who browses Zillow like it’s a hobby, I couldn’t help but think—would I trade peace of mind for a cheaper rent? Live with 22 ghosts for a steal, or pay a premium to sleep soundly? It’s the ultimate housing dilemma: fear for less, or peace for more.

Match Made in Heaven (or Not)

Match Made in Heaven (or Not)

Match Made in Heaven (or Not)

On my daily subway commute, I kept seeing ads for Muzz. Curiosity got the best of me, so I downloaded it (only for UX Research purposes of course)


As I swiped, I felt something was missing—something to spice things up. Sure, love is great, but what if we could take compatibility to a whole new level? Enter the Halal:Haram Ratio. Now you can find out if your future spouse is a saint, a sinner, or somewhere in between. A match made in....well, you know.

On my daily subway commute, I kept seeing ads for Muzz. Curiosity got the best of me, so I downloaded it (only for UX Research purposes of course)


As I swiped, I felt something was missing—something to spice things up. Sure, love is great, but what if we could take compatibility to a whole new level? Enter the Halal:Haram Ratio. Now you can find out if your future spouse is a saint, a sinner, or somewhere in between. A match made in....well, you know.

On my daily subway commute, I kept seeing ads for Muzz. Curiosity got the best of me, so I downloaded it (only for UX Research purposes of course)


As I swiped, I felt something was missing—something to spice things up. Sure, love is great, but what if we could take compatibility to a whole new level? Enter the Halal:Haram Ratio. Now you can find out if your future spouse is a saint, a sinner, or somewhere in between. A match made in....well, you know.

No Reel Left Behind

No Reel Left Behind

No Reel Left Behind

I've been there, you've been there, everyone's been there. Ever sent relatable reels to your friends, only to watch them flood your inbox without even glancing at yours?


Before you flood your friend’s inbox with more chaotic content, take a moment to catch up on the last 10 reels they sent you. It’s like saying, 'I see you, and I see your memes,' before dropping your next gem. Sharing is caring, but so is watching.

I've been there, you've been there, everyone's been there. Ever sent relatable reels to your friends, only to watch them flood your inbox without even glancing at yours?


Before you flood your friend’s inbox with more chaotic content, take a moment to catch up on the last 10 reels they sent you. It’s like saying, 'I see you, and I see your memes,' before dropping your next gem. Sharing is caring, but so is watching.

I've been there, you've been there, everyone's been there. Ever sent relatable reels to your friends, only to watch them flood your inbox without even glancing at yours?


Before you flood your friend’s inbox with more chaotic content, take a moment to catch up on the last 10 reels they sent you. It’s like saying, 'I see you, and I see your memes,' before dropping your next gem. Sharing is caring, but so is watching.

You can reach out to me at adesh169@pratt.edu

Copyright © 2024 Areen Deshmukh | Last updated February 2025

You can reach out to me at adesh169@pratt.edu

Copyright © 2024 Areen Deshmukh | Last updated February 2025

You can reach out to me at adesh169@pratt.edu

Copyright © 2024 Areen Deshmukh | Last updated February 2025