ANKITA THATTE
UX designer
PUNE,Maharashtra
Summary
Architect turned UX Designer with over 8 years of experience, combining a unique, user-centric perspective with a strong foundation in design thinking, usability, and accessibility. Proficient in tools like Figma and Adobe Photoshop, I excel in creating intuitive, aesthetically pleasing user experiences. Passionate about leveraging my multidisciplinary expertise to address real-world problems and enhance user satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification
Work History
UI and UX Designer
Freelance
07.2022 - Current
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design ideas to the development team.
- Gathered meaningful insights from users through interviews, surveys, and usability tests to inform future design decisions.
- Implemented responsive design principles for optimal viewing on various devices and screen sizes.
- Balanced aesthetics with functionality in designs, resulting in visually appealing products that effectively met user needs.
Senior Architect
Venkataramanan Associates
11.2022 - Current
- Design Development : Led the design development of high-rise residential and commercial buildings, focusing on creating user-friendly and accessible spaces.
- Collaboration : Coordinated with external consultants, ensuring seamless integration of various design elements and adherence to project specifications. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Client Projects : Worked on projects for prominent clients such as Cummins India Limited, LODHA, Teerth Developers, Atlas Copco India Limited, and Nirlon, delivering tailored design solutions that met user needs and business objectives.
Senior Architect
Avinash Nawathe Architects
05.2022 - 11.2022
- User-Centered Design : Directed the design development of high-rise residential and commercial buildings, ensuring user-friendly, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing environments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Coordinated with external consultants, fostering collaboration and integrating diverse perspectives to enhance design outcomes.
- Client Project Management : Led projects for MERLIN Developers, Kumar Properties, Solitaire, and Gera, tailoring solutions to meet user needs and client objectives while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Senior Architect
Nilesh Waman Architects
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Team leading : Led design efforts for residential and commercial projects, ensuring functional and user-centric environments.
- Innovative Material Use : Designed complex temple projects using mixed composite materials, including stone, focusing on both aesthetic appeal and user experience.
- Regulatory Expertise : Applied thorough knowledge of Pune rules and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize project outcomes.
- Feedback : Consistently received positive feedback from end-users, validating the effectiveness of design solutions in meeting user needs and enhancing overall satisfaction.
Founder – Director
Z Axis 3D Visualizers
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Leadership and Training : Founded and directed a startup focused on providing tailored training in architectural software, enhancing skill development for over 150 students in 3D visualization tools.
- Project Management : Managed 3D development for significant projects, including collaboration with Venkataramanan Associates on IIT Roorkee projects, ensuring high-quality visual representations.
- Client Collaboration : Provided 3D development and 2D drafting services to architectural firms, building strong client relationships and delivering customized solutions.
Architect (Volunteer)
Sacred Grooves
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Sustainable Design : Designed and implemented fixed furniture for an ecological community housing project, focusing on sustainable and user-friendly design principles.
- Innovative Problem-Solving : Analyzed and developed methods for reusing waste building rubble to construct houses, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in design solutions.
- Ecological Focus : Contributed to a project that prioritized ecological balance and sustainability, aligning with user needs for environmentally conscious living spaces.
Architect
Mitimitra Consultants Pvt.ltd
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Design Development and Project Coordination: Assisted in the design development and planning of projects, ensuring user-centric design principles.
- Lead Designer and multi project management: Principal designer for Nehru Science Centre buildings, refining designs based on user feedback at Nehru Science Centre Mumbai.
Junior Architect
Ventakramanan Associates
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Design and Development : Contributed to design and development of projects, including IIT Roorkee and KPIT India, focusing on user-centric environments.
- Research Collaboration : Designed for IITB-Monash Research Academy, integrating user needs into project design.
- 3D Visualization : Developed 3D models for various in-house projects, enhancing user understanding.
- Documentation : Generated tender and working drawings, ensuring detailed and user-focused documentation.
Architect – Intern
Design Consortium
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Design and Execution : Designed and executed bungalows and residential projects, focusing on user-friendly solutions.
- Technical Documentation : Issued working and construction drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with user-centric design.
- Site Inspections : Conducted site inspections, ensuring quality control and adherence to design principles.
Architect – Intern
Vaastu Architects and Interior Designers
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Residential Project Planning : Assisted in planning small-scale residential projects, integrating user needs into the design.
- Architectural and Interior Design Furniture Design : Designed furniture for residential and commercial projects, focusing on ergonomic and user-centered design.Contributed to architectural and interior design planning and execution, creating cohesive environments.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
BKPS College of Architecture
Pune, India2015
High School Certificate (HSC) -
RCF School
Alibag, India2010
Secondary School Certificate -
RCF School
Alibag, India2008
Skills
- Figma
- Adobe Sketch
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Google Sketchup
- User Research
- Design thinking
- Interaction design
- Usability and Accessibility
- Autodesk Lumion
- Autodesk REVIT
- CorelDRAW
Accomplishments
- GATE Examination ranking AIR 506.
- NASA (National Association for Students of Architecture) GRIHA runner-up.
- NASA (National Association for Students of Architecture) Citation for REUBENS Trophy.
- NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) AIR 25.
- State Level Intercollege Badminton Championship Runner-up
- District Level Intercollege Table Tennis Championship Winner
Certification
Google (User Experience) by Coursera -
1. Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
2. Start the UX Design process : Empathize,
Define and Ideate
3. Build wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes
4. Conduct UX research and test early concepts
5. Build dynamic user interfaces (UI) for websites.
6. Design A user experience (UX) for social good and prepare for jobs
7. Create high-fidelity designs and prototypes in Figma
Google (AI) by Coursera -
Google AI Essentials
The University Of Sydney by Coursera-
Innovation through Design - Think, make , break , repeat
University of London by Coursera-
Understanding Research Methods
UX by Udemy -
Introduction to UX Design for Accessibility and WCAG 2.0.
Digital Marketing training by Engineering Cluster Pune
Calligraphy -Basic (English) Training by Aksharankan and Dainik
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Affiliations
Part of Urban sketchers Pune
- global artist community where we travel and live sketch at different locations every Sunday.
Timeline
Senior Architect
Venkataramanan Associates
11.2022 - Current
UI and UX Designer
Freelance
07.2022 - Current
Senior Architect
Avinash Nawathe Architects
05.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Architect
Nilesh Waman Architects
02.2019 - 05.2022
Founder – Director
Z Axis 3D Visualizers
04.2017 - 02.2019
Architect (Volunteer)
Sacred Grooves
01.2017 - 03.2017
Architect
Mitimitra Consultants Pvt.ltd
01.2016 - 09.2016
Junior Architect
Ventakramanan Associates
05.2015 - 12.2015
Architect – Intern
Design Consortium
05.2014 - 09.2014
Architect – Intern
Vaastu Architects and Interior Designers
04.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Architecture -
BKPS College of Architecture
High School Certificate (HSC) -
RCF School
Secondary School Certificate -
RCF School
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home optionPersonal development programsSoftware
Figma
Adobe sketch
Miro
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk REVIT
Google Sketchup
Autodesk Lumion
Interests
Sketching
Painting
Blogging
Travel
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