Ux Designer Researcher

PRATHIBHA GOWDA

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SUMMARY

●InnovativeandpassionateUXDesignerwith5yearsofexperienceinsolving complex customer problems.

●Skilledinusingdesignthinkingtechniques, crafting end-to-end experiences, and balancing user needs with business strategy to create delightful products.

●Adeptatcollaboratingwithcross-functional teams, advocating for users, and driving innovation through actionable insights.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

●DesignThinking:Expertise in driving ideation and alignment using design thinking techniques.

●Prototyping:Skilled in creating and testing both paper and digital prototypes to quickly validate ideas.

●User-Centric: Strong advocate for users, ensuring their needs are met through well-crafted designs.

●ResearchAwareness:Solid understanding of research best practices and their importance in the design process.

●Collaboration:Effective communicator and collaborator with researchers, designers, engineers, analysts, and product managers.

●End-to-End Experiences: Proficient in crafting experiences that align with cutting-edge retail strategies and business goals.

●FeedbackIntegration:Ability to incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to improve design outcomes.

●InnovationChampion:Drives innovation by deeply understanding customers and enhancing product usability.

SKILLS

●UserResearch,User Journey Mapping

●Wireframing&Prototyping

●High-Fidelity Mockups

●Front-End Development Design Support

●DesignPatternImplementation

●CollaborationwithCross-Functional Teams

●ProblemIdentification&Solution Exploration

●UsabilityTesting

●VisualDesign

●ComprehensiveDesignStrategies

TOOLS

●Sketch

●Figma

●Adobe(XD, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign)

●Keynote

●Jamboard

●Canva

EXPERIENCE

Upwork — UX Designer, Product Design Platform

2019-2024

Key Projects

●DiscountFoodAlertMobileApp:End-to-end development and deployment of a mobile app to alert users about discounted food, resulting in increased user engagement and satisfaction.

●RestaurantMobileOrderingApp:Designed and implemented a mobile ordering solution for restaurants, improving user convenience and operational efficiency.

●FreshBlossomFlowerOrderingResponsiveWebDesign:Led the redesign of a flower ordering website, enhancing user experience and increasing customer satisfaction.

●OceanicRetreat:The All-Inclusive Escape: Led UX design for a luxury resort's digital platform, focusing on user-centered design, modern aesthetics, and seamless navigation. Developed a fully responsive website with an integrated, user-friendly booking system.

Responsibility

●RequirementGathering:Collaborated with teams to gather and analyze user requirements.

●VisualizationConcepts:Created visualization concepts, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.

●DesignTools:Utilized Figma, Sketch, Canva and Adobe XD for wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

●UserResearch:Conducted usability testing and developed user personas to inform design decisions.

●Collaboration:Worked closely with back-end development, visual design, product management, and customers.

Google — UX Designer, Credly Certified

2022-2023

●Createduser-centric designs for diverse clients, ensuring high usability and visual appeal across web and mobile platforms.

●Collaboratedcloselywithclientsanddevelopmentteamstoaligndesignsolutions with business objectives.

●Developeduserjourneys,wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

●Actedasanextensionof the product team to support ongoing product development priorities.

●Drovetheimplementationofexistingdesignpatternsandstyleguides.

●Creatednewmockupsandcollaboratedcloselywithproductmanagement, software development, and marketing teams to ensure implementation met user expectations and requirements.

●Designednewexperiencesandcapabilitiestoenablesuccessfulexpansionof intermediary partnerships.

●Providedsupportandfeedbacktothesoftwaredevelopmentteamregarding front-end development design.

●Collaboratedwithproductmanagerstoidentifyproblemsandexploresolutions across all user groups.

●Designedandtestedthoughtfulsolutionsandexperiences. Project Management

●ProjectDescription:Led the end-to-end development and deployment of responsive design solutions for high-impact projects, including the Discount Food Alert mobile app, Restaurant mobile ordering app, and Fresh Blossom Flower ordering responsive web design, resulting in improved user engagement and satisfaction.

●DesignTools:Utilized Adobe XD and Figma to design user-centric interfaces, ensuring seamless performance and optimized user experiences across diverse devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

●Documentation:Developed comprehensive case studies to document design methodologies, strategies, and successful outcomes, demonstrating a rigorous commitment to excellence and innovation in UI/UX design.

●SocialGoodInitiatives:Leveraged cutting-edge technology to advance social good initiatives, prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity in digital platforms, and significantly enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

●Proficiencyin:Agile framework for project management and development, ensuring iterative progress and continuous improvement. E.I.Labs - UI Engineer

2012-2016 Bangalore, India

●Collaboratedwithseniordesignerstodevelopuser-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.

●Conducteduserresearchandusabilitytestingtogatherinsightsandimprove design decisions.

●Createdwireframes,mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders and development teams.

●Assistedinthedesignandimplementationofresponsivefront-end solutions using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

●Participatedinbrainstormingsessionsanddesignreviewstorefineuser experiences and ensure alignment with project goals.

●Workedcloselywithcross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to deliver high-quality design solutions.

●UtilizeddesigntoolssuchasSketch,Adobe XD, and Figma to create and iterate on UI designs.

Responsibilities

●Conducteduserresearchandgatheredinsightsthroughsurveys, interviews, and usability testing.

●Createduserpersonas, journey maps, and use cases to inform design decisions.

●Developedwireframes,mockups, and prototypes using tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, and Figma.

●Designedandimplementedresponsivefront-end solutions using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

●Collaboratedwithcross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. EDUCATION

●GoogleUXDesignCertificate

Credly Certified Oct 2022-May 2023.

●WebDevelopment

University of California, San Diego, USA 2014-2016.

●MasterofScienceinComputerEngineering

R.V.C.E, Bangalore, India.

●BachelorofScienceinElectronicsandCommunicationEngineering G.S.S.S, Mysore, India.

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