Karthika Prakash
Bengaluru
Summary
An engineer turned user experience designer with three years of experience creating user-centered and accessible designs across various domains. My engineering background gives me a strong foundation to approach design with a balance of technical understanding and creativity. I'm passionate about solving complex problems and continually seeking opportunities to learn and grow as a designer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Monday People-Sydney
04.2023 - Current
- Partnered with product managers and researchers to understand user needs and align design with business strategy.
- Synthesised feedback and usability data into design decisions that enhanced digital product usability.
- Conducted usability testing sessions and used insights to iterate on designs.
- Created and maintained components in an internal design system to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Collaborated with developers to ensure technical feasibility and successful implementation of UI.
- Advocated for accessibility, design documentation, and adherence to platform guidelines.
- Applied visual design principles to ensure brand consistency and user delight across interfaces.
ASSOCIATE UI DESIGNER
Lollypop Design Studio
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked with diverse client teams to translate research findings into actionable design requirements.
- Designed innovative solutions for mobile and web products, focusing on usability and clarity.
- Created wireframes, UI mockups, and interactive prototypes tailored to each project's needs.
- Presented designs to clients and stakeholders, integrating feedback into design iterations.
- Developed intuitive interfaces using grid systems, clear layouts, and accessible components.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure designs were technically feasible and on-brand.
- Explored new tools and visual techniques to improve efficiency and creative output.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
GrowbyDo Technologies
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed life skill-based courses on topics like habit formation, journaling, and personal growth.
- Created engaging stories to contextualize learning and make it relatable for kids.
- Mapped out video scenes, audio scripts, and activities to align with learning objectives.
- Developed video content based on the storyboard and stories created.
Education
UI/UX Design -
DesignBoat UI/UX School
01.2022
Master's in Engineering -
Manipal Institute of Technology
01.2017
Skills
- UX Research
- Usability Testing
- Interaction Design
- Information Architecture
- Visual Design
- Responsive Design
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Heuristic evaluation
- Figma
- FigJam
- Adobe XD
- Sketch
- Illustrator
Timeline
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Monday People-Sydney
04.2023 - Current
ASSOCIATE UI DESIGNER
Lollypop Design Studio
04.2022 - 03.2023
LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
GrowbyDo Technologies
02.2021 - 11.2021
UI/UX Design -
DesignBoat UI/UX School
Master's in Engineering -
Manipal Institute of Technology
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