Product Designer User Research

Manika Shrivastava

UX Designer Product Designer

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Chicago, Illinois

Multi-disciplinary designer. My vision is to connect design principles to real-world user problems in the most innovative and impactful ways. Skills

User Interviews · Usability Testing · Competitive Analysis · User Interface Prototyping · Wireframing · Information Architecture

· User Flow · User Journeys · User Research · User Stories · Accessibility · Design Thinking · Design Systems Experience

UX Designer · HappyCompass Dec '23 - Present

· Leveraged user research (personas, journey maps, HMW questions) and competitive analysis to inform the design of a women's well-being app.

· Collaborated on user surveys (design, analysis, distribution) and SWOT analysis to identify opportunities and inform strategic product decisions.

User Experience Lead · Ready Jan '23 - Mar '24

· Facilitated project management, and lead user experience role to accomplish client goals.

· Directly collaborated with the client and other team members to develop user stories, user navigation flows, user interface design proposals and high-fidelity prototype.

· Conducted user testing to improve user engagement.

Transportation Planner · AECOM · Chicago, Illinois, United States May '21 - Dec '23

· Designed seamless journeys for travelers in 5+ airports: Analyzed passenger flow and created technical layouts that prioritize efficient navigation

Researched land use and developed airport designs that integrate smoothly with surrounding areas, enhancing accessibility and convenience for passengers.

Collaborated with teams to conduct informative sessions on improving airport user journeys. Developed GIS maps and reports for transportation grants, focusing on data-driven insights that contribute to smoother travel experiences.

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Master's Degree City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Vadodara Design Academy Bachelor's Degree

Architecture

Springboard Certificate

UX Design

Links

Portfolio https://manikadesign.com

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