SAMIYAH ARSHI
Human-Computer Interaction Graduate Product Designer UX/UI Specialist Systems Thinker 3+ Years of Experience
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Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction 4.02/4.00 GPA Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering 3.80/4.00 GPA Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
WORK EXPERIENCE
ASU Gammage Website Redesign – UX Fellowship
Arizona State University August 2023 - January 2024
● Defined product scope with stakeholders and translated research into mobile-first, responsive UI.
● Created wireframes, high-fidelity UI, and componentized design systems in Figma to support site scalability.
● Increased task success by 13% through simplification of content structure and interaction patterns.
● Built a reusable Figma component library and enforced brand and visual consistency across web and email touchpoints.
● Collaborated with marketing, IT, and dev teams to ensure pixel-perfect execution and WCAG compliance. Product Designer
Verzeo (EdTech SaaS Platform Enterprise)July 2022 - May 2023
● Designed learning dashboards, analytics tools, and admin flows that increased user satisfaction and retention.
● Owned visual hierarchy, interaction models, and prototyping in Figma; contributed to a shared design system.
● Conducted iterative usability testing and helped shape roadmap with PMs through data and feedback loops.
● Synthesized research, competitive analysis, and usage data to influence UX priorities and iterative improvements.
● Implemented a 17% improvement in feature adoption, clearer navigation paths, and reusable branded templates. UI Designer
ProDigit (B2C and Enterprise Web Projects for Clients)January 2021- June 2022
● Delivered end-to-end flows, visual UI, and motion specs across platforms in real estate, healthcare, and services.
● Led client-facing design reviews and collaborated directly with engineers to maintain interaction fidelity.
● Developed modular component libraries and standardized design tokens, reducing redesign effort by 60%.
● Led design strategy for content structure and UI layouts, increasing average session duration by 40%. PROJECTS
PrepChef - Meal Prep Recommendation App
UI/UX Design, UX Research, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Product Management, Content Strategy
● Designed a user flow that reduced decision fatigue and boosted task completion by 35% through clear hierarchy and progressive disclosure.
● Designed marketing visuals, icons, and UI components for a sustainability-focused food planning app.
● Redesign led to 35% higher task completion and increased trust ratings in post-session surveys.
● Conducted contextual research, journey mapping, and usability testing to identify decision fatigue pain points.
● Final concept received 100% positive usability feedback with improved planning efficiency and app clarity. WaterBot – Chatbot for Water Conservation
UX Research, Usability Testing, Prototype Design
● Ran 9 usability tests using think-aloud and interview protocols, identifying key UX flaws.
● Designed a conversational interface addressing behavioral nudges; increased flow completion by 35% through usability improvements and tone refinement.
● Identified key interaction pain points and implemented solutions for clarity, trust, and engagement.
● Designed interface and educational graphics to support user engagement in an environmental awareness campaign. TECHNICAL SKILLS
UX/UI Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Wireframing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Conversion-Optimized Flows Visual & Brand Design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Word Templates, Typography Web & Email: WordPress, Elementor, HTML/CSS (basic), HubSpot (familiar), Responsive Design Collateral: Print Production, Social Media Graphics, Banners, Landing Pages, Email Campaign Assets Collaboration: Agile Workflows, Developer Handoff, Stakeholder Reviews, Fast Iteration CERTIFICATIONS
● Google UX Design Professional Certificate
● Figma UI/UX Design Advanced