Ux Designer Product

Sai Srivathsav Andem

UX Designer

*********@*****.*** +1-312-***-**** andem.in https://www.linkedin.com/in/andem1

Summary

Senior UX/Product Designer with 9+ years of experience crafting impactful user experiences across mobile, web, and spatial platforms. Expert in agile product design, accessibility, usability testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

Eva Ecosystems. IL, USA

UX Designer & Scrum Master January 2025 – May 2025

●Led end-to-end UX design for multi-channel ecosystem (mobile, web, smartwatch) supporting 4 distinct user roles.

●Owned the UX strategy & user flow architecture for the dashboard, reducing friction across 200+ form inputs.

●Conducted user research via Maze testing, uncovering 8 user pain points & improving usability scores.

●Created 2 data driven user personas, journey maps, and wireframes to inform design decisions & ensure alignment with user needs using persona spectrum & affinity mapping.

●Delivered 3 interactive prototypes and 2 high-fidelity mockups in Figma, streamlining communication with developers.

●Established scalable design systems with 100+ components and variations to ensure consistency and reusability across touchpoints and the documentation is hosted on Git repository.

●Collaborated with Django & full-stack developers, managing design-to-dev handoff & validating 50+ API integrations.

●Spearheaded UX design efforts for multiple projects, employing Figma and Adobe XD to create intuitive user interfaces and experiences across various platforms.

●Facilitated Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning..) to manage 6 design sprints and prioritize UX deliverables.

●Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate user research and insights into the design process, using tools such as Affinity Mapping, User Journey Mapping, and Usability Testing to ensure effective user-centered designs.

●Designed wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for new features, using Axure and InVision to iterate and validate design concepts with stakeholders.

RideCar Inc. IL, USA

UX Designer - Web Optimization & Accessibility July 2024 – Jan 2025

● Spearheaded UX redesign of the company’s website, improving engagement by 21% & boosting traffic by 12.6%.

●Conducted accessibility audits (WCAG 2.1 & Section 508) identified 36+ violations, raising compliance score to 98%.

●Produced over 35 responsive Figma prototypes for desktop and mobile using mobile-first design principles.

●Enhanced information architecture & implemented SEO/UX best practices to improve navigation & discoverability.

●Designed and developed interactive homepage graphics and animations, using Adobe After Effects to enhance user engagement and reduce bounce rate.

●Led A/B testing to evaluate 3 visual and interaction design changes, leveraging analytics to inform final decisions.

●Collaborated with the development team to optimize CMS functionality on Webflow, allowing content developers to easily manage and update the website.

●Utilized design thinking and research methodologies to create personas, scenarios, and mock-ups for user testing, ensuring design solutions were aligned with user needs and pain points.

●Developed a style guide and design patterns for responsive web layouts, ensuring accessibility and WCAG Section 508 compliance.

●Conducted Heuristic Evaluation and analyzed user data to identify and resolve potential usability issues.

●Worked with cross-functional teams to refine and optimize the customer app, integrating features such as live chat, user journey mapping, and task flows.

●Documented user flows and interaction designs, creating deliverables for stakeholders using Wireframing tools like Figma.

Studio Antematter Hyderabad, India

Founder UX & Product Design Lead September 2019 – August 2022

● Founded & led a design studio specializing in user-centered digital products, brand identities, and storytelling.

●Developed wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs using Figma for two web design projects (RideCar and Krest), integrating CMS functionality and ensuring SEO optimization.

●Led the development of a responsive website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Krest Engineering, hosted on AWS.

●Created a prototype for NIUM's website redesign using Adobe XD, ensuring a modern and functional user experience.

●Led a team of 7 members to develop a unique travel guide application, conceptualizing and prototyping story-driven travel experiences.

●Designed branding and interactive websites for Pratyu Energy, using Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and Bootstrap.

●Conducted a cognitive walkthrough and heuristic evaluation of the Telangana Government’s website, identifying usability improvements and proposing design changes.

●Designed a passive stylus, "Bambus," for Elsewhere Lab, developing prototypes and marketing materials using Illustrator and Photoshop.

●Created visual content for a 200-page government report, focusing on data visualization, layout design, and content strategy.

●Led the editorial team to design a book on vernacular design approaches, working with 3D visual design tools to create interactive content.

●Produced creative designs for bamboo installations for Kalabhoomi, demonstrating innovative use of materials and design principles.

●Implemented brand strategy and marketing materials for product launches at Elsewhere Lab, focusing on visual storytelling and design consistency.

●Optimized and developed website layouts with responsive design, focusing on cross-browser compatibility and user-centric navigation.

QX Design Odisha, India

Experience Designer & Project Coordinator November 2015 – November 2019

●Designed interactive experiences for the Odisha Biennale, working on space and object interaction, utilizing Sketch and AutoCAD for visual concepts.

●Developed research-based design concepts for a handloom experience center, collaborating with grassroot organizations and applying user-centered design principles.

●Led design workshops with undergraduate students, teaching sustainable design and eco-friendly practices through hands-on projects.

●Coordinated the design and execution of stage and venue setups for national artists, ensuring optimal user experience through space design and lighting.

●Conceptualized and prototyped a parametric roofing design for a dancing studio, utilizing advanced material manipulation and AutoCAD.

●Managed a team of artisans to design bamboo installations for an art space, ensuring collaborative execution and timely delivery.

●Developed a proposal for a decentralized Aquaponics farming system, applying design strategy and research methods to increase sustainability.

●Designed modular farming systems, employing parametric design tools and collaborating with local communities to ensure practicality and efficiency.

●Delivered proposals, including 3D visualization of designs, and a comprehensive action plan to stakeholders.

●Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop interactive space designs for cultural events, enhancing user engagement through innovative installations.

●Designed and documented the interaction of users with space for installations at Kalabhoomi, Odisha, and developed a comprehensive strategy.

●Produced reports and visual concepts using Sketch, AutoCAD, and Photoshop, focusing on user experience and space optimization.

Education

DePaul University GPA: 3.8

Chicago, IL

MS, Human-Computer Interaction June 2024

School of Planning & Architecture

Delhi, India

Bachelor of Architecture May 2018

Leadership & Activities

DePaul University

Writing Tutor

●Collaborated with 500+ students across disciplines to provide actionable feedback to improve research papers.

●Conducted UX research and usability testing on internal writing support platforms; provided 3 actionable insights that informed design and functionality improvements.

National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA)

Headquarter Volunteer Lead

●Managed event logistics, stakeholder communication, and process improvement for high-impact initiatives including Ethos India and the Annual NASA Convention attended by over 5000 students from across the country.

●Directed nationwide volunteer coordination for large-scale student architecture conventions, leading cross-functional teams across 50+ academic institutions.

Certifications

●CITI Program – Research Ethics & Compliance

●Python Programming – University of Michigan

●Trusted Tester (WCAG, Section 508) (In Progress)

Certified Scrum Master (Ongoing)

Skills & Interests

Product & UX: Product Discovery, Road mapping, Agile Delivery, Design Strategy, Interaction Design, User Journey Mapping, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Accessibility Audits, Cross-functional Collaboration, Prioritization, Vision, Requirements Gathering, Customer Feedback, Iteration.

Tools: Figma, Jira, Maze, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Target, SQL, Tableau, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AutoCAD, Sketch, Axure RP, MS Office, AI Tools.

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