My Resume
Fresh out of university with a zeal for UX/UI design, I'm keen to use my skills to craft engaging mobile app interfaces. I seek a role that challenges me and lets me contribute to exciting projects, nurturing my growth in design.
Education
Arizona State University, Gilbert, Arizona Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
M.S. User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction GPA 4.0
Coursework: Usability and User Experience | Technical Communication | Project Management | Social media strategy | Systemic design and social innovation | UX Research
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
B.S. User Experience | Award: Best Innovative concept out of 20 entries (Degree project)
Coursework: Visual Ergonomics and HCI | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Management | Usability Testing
Arizona State University, Gilbert, Arizona Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
M.S. User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction GPA 4.0
Coursework: Usability and User Experience | Technical Communication | Project Management | Defining Digital Audience
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
B.S. User Experience | Award: Best Innovative concept out of 20 entries (Degree project)
Coursework: Visual Ergonomics and HCI | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Management | Usability Testing
Experience
UI/UX Designer, Adidas – ASU Center for Engagement Science, Tempe, AZ Oct 2023 – May 2024
Worked on the home gym equipment by Tonal with software such as iMotions and Tobii Pro Lab. Tobii Glasses 3 for eye tracking and Empatica E4 watch to measure EDA (Electrodermal Activity) were used.
Conducted a usability test with a minimum of 24 participants. Covered 100% of Tonal’s UI, analyzed the testing data, and suggested improvements in the product's physical and UI interaction that would enhance the learning of Tonal and navigational experience by 30%.
50%, of participants showed negative experiences with learning and interaction.
Arizona State University, Gilbert, Arizona Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
M.S. User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction GPA 4.0
Coursework: Usability and User Experience | Technical Communication | Project Management | Defining Digital Audience
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
B.S. User Experience | Award: Best Innovative concept out of 20 entries (Degree project)
Coursework: Visual Ergonomics and HCI | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Management | Usability Testing
UI/UX Intern, Tata Consultancy Services, DISQ, Nashik, India Jan 2023 – May 2023
Introduced an app-based solution for smart and sustainable farming for an Agri-food Tech startup. •
Primarily targeted the research and design featuring innovative farming features like climate-smart agriculture, and farm monitoring.
Followed the design thinking process, and worked on qualitative and quantitative research, persona, contextual inquiry, focus groups, card sorting, information architecture, wireframes, and high-fidelity design. The usability test score of 82% helped farmers increase farming efficiency by 60%
Arizona State University, Gilbert, Arizona Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
M.S. User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction GPA 4.0
Coursework: Usability and User Experience | Technical Communication | Project Management | Defining Digital Audience
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
B.S. User Experience | Award: Best Innovative concept out of 20 entries (Degree project)
Coursework: Visual Ergonomics and HCI | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Management | Usability Testing
Customer Experience, UI/UX Intern, Veritas Technologies, Pune, India Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
Worked on Veritas’s cloud NetBackup Web UI for generating system reports for electronic engineering binaries.
Redesigned consumer dashboard UI, adding essential options and feedback messages by creating low, mid, and high-fidelity designs improving the usage of features by 43%. Introduced guidelines for SaaS UI services. Generated insights from competitor analysis.
Arizona State University, Gilbert, Arizona Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
M.S. User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction GPA 4.0
Coursework: Usability and User Experience | Technical Communication | Project Management | Defining Digital Audience
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
B.S. User Experience | Award: Best Innovative concept out of 20 entries (Degree project)
Coursework: Visual Ergonomics and HCI | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Management | Usability Testing
UI/UX Intern, Kala Raksha, Pune, India Jul 2021 – Feb 2022
Led and managed a team of 5 members where we had to redesign Kala Raksha’s website into an e-commerce platform.
Effectively implemented UX research with qualitative and quantitative data and used them to understand users' wants and needs. The e-commerce website resulted in 68% conversions and reduced bounce rate by 56%.
Arizona State University, Gilbert, Arizona Aug 2023 – Apr 2025
M.S. User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction GPA 4.0
Coursework: Usability and User Experience | Technical Communication | Project Management | Defining Digital Audience
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
B.S. User Experience | Award: Best Innovative concept out of 20 entries (Degree project)
Coursework: Visual Ergonomics and HCI | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Management | Usability Testing
Skills
Software: Proficient in Figma, Sketch Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD), Framer, Balsamiq, and Protpie.
HTML, CSS
UX Design: Wireframing, prototyping, information architecture, design systems, UI design, WCAG guidelines, interaction design, visual design for web, mobile and tablet.
UX Research: User Centered Design process and methods, journey mapping, heuristic evaluation, contextual inquiry, usability testing methods, personas, survey, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and mixed UXR methods.
Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing by building research plans and reports. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Achievements
IIT Bombay Techfest Product Hack, Won a cash prize of $1800 Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
My team introduced the Kaymall section and made the Kotak Banks app into a super app to compete with the other Indian banks. The project was selected out of thousands of entries and won the 1 st prize in India.
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS at Student Council Jul 2021 – Apr 2022
Led a team of 25 students and organized, planned, and managed events such as cultural events with Chiba University Japan, Fashion workshops by Arts University, Bournemouth, and Study in France webinars for students.
ANUBHAV UX SEMINAR, at Symbiosis Institute of Design Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
I presented a concept that got shortlisted from 30 entries in a logo redesign competition at a UX seminar and then used by the university for branding and marketing.
IIT Bombay Techfest Product Hack, Won a cash prize of $1800 Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
My team introduced the Kaymall section and made the Kotak Banks app into a super app to compete with the other Indian banks. The project was selected out of thousands of entries and won the 1 st prize in India.
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS at Student Council Jul 2021 – Apr 2022
Led a team of 25 students and organized, planned, and managed events such as cultural events with Chiba University Japan, Fashion workshops by Arts University, Bournemouth, and Study in France webinars for students.
ANUBHAV UX SEMINAR, at Symbiosis Institute of Design Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
I presented a concept that got shortlisted from 30 entries in a logo redesign competition at a UX seminar and then used by the university for branding and marketing.
Publications
A Product-Application-Based Residential Cooling System with Zero Emission (Atharva Nikam P. R., 2023) | View Publication
A project to develop a sustainable air-cooling system with 60 – 80% less energy consumption and reduce pollutant emissions by leveraging direct-indirect evaporative cooling technology resulting in 100% clean and fresh air. The app is accessible through a mobile application with various accessibility options. Published by Springer Link.
Diagnosis of Leprosy through AI-based Mobile Application (Atharva Nikam P. R., 2023) | View Publication
Classroom project promoting the diagnosis of leprosy effectively and efficiently. The paper talks about how a smartphone camera can scan skin lesions and detect leprosy which takes days to just a few hours. It is supported by an application with features like tests diagnosis reports, and doctors on call. Published by IEEE Xplore.
A Product-Application-Based Residential Cooling System with Zero Emission (Atharva Nikam P. R., 2023)
A project to develop a sustainable air-cooling system with 60 – 80% less energy consumption and reduce pollutant emissions by leveraging direct-indirect evaporative cooling technology resulting in 100% clean and fresh air. The app is accessible through a mobile application with various accessibility options. Published by Springer Link.
A Product-Application-Based Residential Cooling System with Zero Emission (Atharva Nikam P. R., 2023)
A project to develop a sustainable air-cooling system with 60 – 80% less energy consumption and reduce pollutant emissions by leveraging direct-indirect evaporative cooling technology resulting in 100% clean and fresh air. The app is accessible through a mobile application with various accessibility options. Published by Springer Link.
Diagnosis of Leprosy through AI-based Mobile Application (Atharva Nikam P. R., 2023)
Classroom project promoting the diagnosis of leprosy effectively and efficiently. The paper talked about how a smartphone camera can scan skin lesions and detect leprosy which takes days to just a few hours. It is supported by an application with features like tests diagnosis reports, and doctors on call. Published by IEEE Xplore
Interested in connecting?
Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!
Interested in connecting?
Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!