OBJECTIVE
To leverage user-centered design principles
and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
to create visually compelling and accessible
solutions that enhance user experiences
across digital and dimensional platforms.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Google UX Design Certificate, 2023
• The Ultimate Guide to Visual Perception
and Design, Interaction Design
Foundation, 2024
PUBLICATIONS
• Support Vector Machine for building a
Quality Prediction Model, Procedia
Manufacturing, 2020
• Multisensory design approach to help
relieve stress, AHFE, 2024
Shruti Shukla
Product designer https://shrutisdesigns.framer.website/ Portfolio ***********.*******@*****.***
Being able to create user-centric, problem-solving products born out of meticulous data analysis excites me as a product designer. As a creative analytical thinker who strives to bring ideas to life using data visualization tools, 3D modeling, and sketching, I am passionate about creating meaningful interactions with a psychological underlay that will help take humanity towards a wholesome life.
EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, USER RESEARCH
University of Houston
Feb 2023 – present
• Designed data visualizations and user journey maps to inform user-centered design decisions, prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity to enhance digital product usability.
• Advanced rapid prototyping techniques by integrating 3D modeling and visualization with fabrication and wireframing tools, ensuring iterative design aligned with user needs and project goals.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop design frameworks for healthcare and educational solutions, incorporating user research insights into scalable and impactful designs.
EDUCATION
University of Houston
MS, Industrial Design
2024
Savitribai Phule Pune University
BE, Mechanical Engineering
2019
SKILLS
• Graphic Design: Illustrator, Photoshop,
InDesign, hand sketching, digital
sketching
• User Research: SPSS, MAXQDA,
Tableau, PowerBI, Qualtrics, Data
Analysis & Visualization
• UI/UX: Figma, AdobeXD, storytelling
• Prototyping: 3D modeling, 3D
Visualization, SolidWorks, Keyshot,
Rhino/Grasshopper, HTML/CSS,
JavaScript
INTERNSHIPS
Product Designer
Mercedes Benz Research & Development
India.
(2 months, 2018)
Conceptualizing the rear-center console for
the flagship carline.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, PRODUCT DESIGNER
University of Houston
Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 4 months)
• Created print and digital assets aligned with the brand’s visual identity, ensuring cohesion across platforms and contributing to an evolving visual design language.
• Redesigned website content and UI with a focus on accessibility and intuitive navigation, improving user engagement and increasing online reach by 50%. PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
Mercedes Benz Research & Development India
Oct 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 8 months)
• Designed and implemented an AR-based prototyping framework, enabling dynamic visualization of OEM lighting concepts, reducing design iteration cycles, and cutting costs by 12%.
• Enhanced the visual and functional design of automotive interiors and exteriors through user-centered methodologies, maintaining alignment with industry trends and integrating with visual design systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize EV packaging and CAD asset management, ensuring seamless integration with system frameworks and product visual identity.