UX Designer
UX Designer
SANJANA GANGISHETTY
UX Designer
Boulder, Colorado
EDUCATION
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado
Master of Science in Creative Technology and Design August 2023 – May 2025 Recipient of ATLAS Institute Scholarship
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Programming, Data Storytelling through Sonification and Versalization, User Experience & User Experience Research
Woxsen School Of Arts and Design Hyderabad, India
Bachelor’s in Design (Hon) August 2018 – August 2022
Skills
Design Process: User Research & Strategy, Information Architecture, Conceptual Modeling, Design Thinking
Prototyping & Validation: Rapid Prototyping, Usability Testing
User Experience (UX): UI Design, User Flow & Journey Mapping, Web Accessibility Design
Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Basic Python (optional: , 3ds Max,SketchUp, V-ray)
Soft Skills: User Empathy, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Project Management, Data Visualization, Design Presentation
EXPERIENCE
My Sassy Interiors Hyderabad, India
Product Designer January 2022 – June 2023
Website UI/UX
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Redesigned the company’s website by creating wireframes, prototypes and mock-ups
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Collaborated with front-end developers to implement the final design, resulting in a ~21% increase in client inquiries
Interior Design
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Successfully executed four design projects, overseeing them from concept to completion in a fast-paced startup environment.
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Managed project budgets to ensure efficient financial allocation and optimal outcomes
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Carefully curated aesthetics and styled interiors led to a 15% enhancement in overall project appeal, while exceeding client expectations resulted in a ~41% growth in clientele
Designtale Hyderabad, India Design Intern October 2020 – January 2022
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Collaborated with vendors to enhance user experience in the final deliverables for four ongoing projects, resulting in a 15% reduction in project completion time
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Developed 3D Models and technical drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Vray
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Effectively communicate design concepts to clients and contractors by providing technical drawings and maintaining constant monitoring.
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Leveraged AutoCAD for precise floor plans, elevations, and sections, while utilizing SketchUp for 3D project models and Vray for realistic rendering
F. Quad Hyderabad, India
Design Intern October 2020 – January 2022
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Collaborated as a user-centric draftsman to deliver outcomes for three ongoing projects, resulting in a 10% reduction in project turnaround time.
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Created detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and structural designs using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Vray
ACADEMIC Projects
User Experience Researcher, ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado Boulder. January 2024 – May 2024
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Led UX research for Distro, a retirement distribution software, using in-depth interviews and usability testing. Developed user personas, journey maps, and wireframes to enhance design and functionality, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create a user-centric product that improved efficiency for financial advisors.