User Research Product Design

KHUSHNU MODY

User researcher, Product and Industrial designer

Savannah, USA

+1-408-***-**** ************@*****.***

https://khushnumody.wixsite.com/khushnumody https://www.linkedin.com/in/khushnumody/ OBJECTIVE:

Seeking an impactful design role to leverage my user research and design skills. Aiming to contribute to a dynamic company by developing innovative service designs and tangible industrial products, while advancing professionally and gaining advanced exposure.

EDUCATION:

Savannah College of Arts and Design, United States January 2023-June 2024 Master of Arts in Industrial design

Anant National University, India September 2018-July 2022 Bachelor of Design in Product design

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Deloitte Federal health X SCAD PRO, USA

Project: User research March 2024-May 2024

Conducted research across seven Mission Plays to inform Deloitte's Federal Health strategy, focusing on mental health.

Led comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research, including competition and market analysis.

Interviewed key stakeholders, refining professional communication skills and framing insightful questions.

Executed competitor analysis, identifying gaps and opportunities through methodologies like Harvey Balls, SWOT, and brand statements.

Contributed to problem definition and issue framing for Deloitte's Mission Plays campaign. VWC Furniture and decor, India

Project: Furniture design and market research January 2022-June 2022

Enhanced skills in market analysis, on-site user research, costing, customer interaction, and factory collaboration.

Launched a bestselling furniture piece (set of two coffee tables) through improved design and manufacturing practices.

Developed management and communication techniques for effectively engaging with diverse, less-learned individuals. Shiwkon microweigh products, India

Industrial design- Freelancing October 2022-December 2022

Designed a business cardholder reflecting the owner's personality and company's emblem.

Gained experience in electrical assembly of weigh scales.

Explored ceramic factories and learned about tile-making dye press processes. ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

Anant National University, India

Painarzo- Medical product (Idea contest winner) December 2019-May 2020

Designed a spine supporter for elderly travelers using public transport in India.

Conducted detailed primary and secondary research, collaborating with doctors and biomedical engineers.

Led product sketching, concept development, iteration, prototyping, and user testing.

Selected flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective internal materials.

Focused on comfort and support tailored to elderly users' needs. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Research methodologies

Competitive analysis

Quantitative and Qualitative research

User-Centered design

Data Analysis and visualization

Understanding empathy

Wire framing

Problem-solving abilities

SOFTWARE:

Figma

Miro

Keyshot

Fusion 360

Solidworks

Adobe Illustrator

Sketchbook pro (digital sketching)

AWARDS:

Idea contest winner by SSIP- Pinorzo (Gov. of Gujarat)

Honored Gold medal- Vastushastra and Feng shui

CERTIFICATIONS:

Lextant Certificate- Design researcher and insight translation

LinkedIn learning- Learning design research

Harappa- Speaking effectively

Cube CAD center- Solidworks

Attention to detail

Concept development

Sketching

Rapid Prototyping

Usability testing

Strong communication

Collaboration and teamwork

Critical thinking

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