Team Nexus—where curiosity, innovation, and fun come together. Shannon, Mark, Claudia, and Anoop are thrilled to take you along as we embark on a year-long mission to develop solutions for 2050. Follow our progress and join the conversation as we shape the future together!
Our Process
Wrapping Up: A Final Note from Team Nexus
As our project comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the past few weeks — the late nights, the iterations, the feedback loops, and all the little “aha!” moments along the way. What started as rough sketches on paper quickly turned into cardboard mockups,...
NEXUS: Designing for 2050 with LIFE
The past couple of weeks have been all about the details. We’ve been fine-tuning, troubleshooting, mapping stakeholders, and rethinking how all the pieces of our system come together. It's been a mix of whiteboards, sticky notes, and a lot of collective “a-ha”...
NEXUS: Introducing LIFE – Our Leap into Future Tech & Circular Innovation
The past few weeks have been another extensive session of exploration - diving deep into emerging technologies, brainstorming wild possibilities, and sketching out futuristic concepts. We scoured through the Future Today Institute’s Tech Trends, exploring fields like...
Meet the Team
Claudia Wongsakvanich
Designer
I’m a UX/UI designer based in New York, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human-Centered Design at Pace University. With a background in marketing, I bring a unique perspective to my design work, leveraging my understanding of user needs to create delightful experiences. I am passionate about blending my marketing insights with my design skills.
Outside of design, I enjoy watching anime, K-drama, and K-pop. My safe spot is under my blanket on my bed. I also can’t resist a good bowl of ramen!
Shannon Li
Product Manager
Hey there! I’m Shannon, an aspiring product manager driven by the goal of making a lasting impact and fostering meaningful connections in this constantly evolving world.
With a foundation in Human-Centered Design, Psychology and Advertising, I excel in understanding user needs, translating insights into user-centered solutions. Outside of work, I enjoy people watching, exploring museums, satisfying my wanderlust through travel, and creating aesthetically pleasing content.
As an individual, I’m curious, compassionate, and always ready to acquire new knowledge. Let’s connect and explore possibilities together!
Anoop Pakki
Story Teller
I’m a tech innovator dedicated to exploring the intersection of design principles and technology. With a solid foundation in computer science, I have developed expertise in cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the IoT. Currently, I’m studying Human-Centered Design at Pace University, where my projects involve social innovation, design principles, and user research.
My mission is to develop solutions that advance technology while also improving quality of life and contributing to a more equitable future. I’m enthusiastic to collaborate on projects that are both challenging and have the potential to make a meaningful, lasting difference.
Mark Goberdhan
Technologist
Sometimes I’m a Software Engineer, most of the time I’m a Human-Centered Design grad student at Pace University. My goal is to merge my skills and become a Design Systems Engineer—bridging the gap between design and code to shape products from ideation to deployment.
Beyond the technical, I bring a golden personality to the table. I work well with anyone and love adding humor to the room. As for hobbies? I’m a serial hobbyist who enjoys exploring new things just to see how far I can take them. Right now, I’m sticking with piano, boxing, cooking, and, of course, coding.