A UX designer with a background in Architecture, now focused on creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. Passionate about sustainability, technology, and nature. Believes in minimalist, user-centred designs, with a focus on functionality. 

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Curious, hardworking, and driven to make a positive impact.

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EXPERIENCE

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UX Design intern — SustianLab, Stockholm, Sweden (Remote)

July 2024 - Nov 2024

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• Refined user experiences for a SaaS sustainability data management platform, focusing on clean, user-centered design and seamless usability

• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and customer success teams, to understand user needs and incorporate feedback into design iterations

• Created user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes in Miro and Figma, documenting design decisions and ensuring consistent style and brand guideline adherence

• Participated in UAT as the design team’s representative, ensuring designs aligned with user needs and functionality goals

• Streamlined design handoffs and worked with developers to improve communication through Figma documentation and annotations

• Supported sprint planning in Jira, prioritizing design tasks in an Agile environment based on evolving platform needs and user feedback.

 

Architect — Freelance, Mumbai

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

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Independently led a 1850sqft office renovation project in Mumbai

• Coordinated with clients, vendors, and contractors for seamless project execution

• Design presentations and delivered technical drawings within tight deadlines

• Planned detailed timelines and tracked progress, achieving delivery within budget and schedule constraints

• Supervised site coordination and actively participated in hands-on work

 

Project Architect — Kriya-Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, Kochi

March 2022 - Sept 2023

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Project Architect for multiple residential and hospitality projects based in and around Kerala

• Coordinated with various project teams and served as the point of contact for clients, vendors, and contractors

• Prepared conceptual designs, moodboards, and presentations

• Developed construction drawings, design solutions and approved GFC drawings

• Handled site visits, measured drawings, material sampling, and vendor meetings

• Involved in administrative tasks, including scope of works, area statements, BOQs, and estimate checking and comparisons

 

Volunteer Architect — Auroville Bamboo Centre, Auroville

March 2021 - April 2021

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• Conducted research and material study for architectural and landscape projects in Auroville

• Collaborated with bamboo craftsmen and technicians to assess structural stability and joinery details

• Developed conceptual presentation drawings and marketing materials for bamboo workshops

 

Architectural Intern — VSLA, Bengaluru

Jan 2019 - April 2019

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EDUCATION

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Bachelor’s of Architecture — KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum 

July 2015 - Oct 2020​

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Final year dissertation & thesis project- Integrating Architecture & Ecology: Living in harmony with nature 

 

Pre-University — Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 , Belgaum

June 2013 - March 2015 ​

 

Science stream major- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology

 

KEY SKILLS

 

Hard Skills: UX Research, Writing, UI Prototyping, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Interaction Design

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Soft Skills: Problem Solving, adaptability, empathy, teamwork, detail-oriented

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Softwares: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, familiarity with InDesign/Illustrator), Miro, FigJam, Jira, Framer, Procreate, SketchUp

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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• Improved the design file structure at SustainLab by conducting interviews with the developer team to identify gaps and inefficiencies in the handoff process, leading to the creation of a user-friendly design file template that streamlined communication and enhanced collaboration across teams

• Completed handover of a 1200sqft  apartment renovation from conceptual design to final CD set in 5 months (teamwork)

• Independently led a 1850sqft office renovation project - met and delivered tight deadlines within budget. Accelerated ideation to execution in 3 weeks