Masters of Business Administration
Certified UX/UI Designer Certified Preschool Teacher Financial Accounting Certification Institute of International Business and Research
Pune, INDIA ( 2003-2005 )
Worcester State University
Worcester,MA ( 2011-2014 )
Career Foundry - May 2023 Department of EEC( Boston, MA ) - Nov 2019 U X D E S I G N E R
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S U M M A R Y
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KALPANA MENON
Highly collaborative UX Designer committed to craftsmanship. Adept at improving user engagement through visually appealing, intuitive, and easy mobile and web interfaces.
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Portfolio
User Research
Journey Mapping
Figma
LucidChart
Note.ly
Marvel
UsabilityHub
Vidyard
Optimal Workshop
Lookback
Canva
Webflow
User Flows
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Interface Design
Prototyping
Design Systems
LinkedIn Profile
Five Elements Zone
UI Designer Volunteer ( September 2023 - Current ) Designing high-fidelity screens with Figma.
Creating prototypes to receive feedback on the flow and design of the app. Plan the visual elements of the interface including color palettes, typography and fine-tune the layout along with the overall aesthetic. Nuubi Inc, Mountain View, CA
AaronBux Wealth Management, NY
UX Designer Intern - Remote ( September 2023 - August 2024) Contract UX Designer- Remote ( September 2024 - Current ) Conducted Competitor Analysis of two major competitors as a part of User Research. Collaborated in helping develop and design a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for the brand based on the research work done. Brainstormed ideas and discussed workflows with teammates. Mapped out User Flow diagrams for the onboarding screens using Lucid Charts. Designed and delivered Low, Medium, and High-fidelity wireframes for the onboarding screens using Figma. Applied a user-centered design approach to test and iterate designs. Collaborated with the team to design the aesthetics to be implemented for onboarding screens within the app, allowing for interface edits as needed.
Led the end-to-end creation of the company’s first comprehensive design system, including establishing design principles, component libraries, typography, color schemes, and UI patterns, and worked closely with the designers to gather requirements and incorporate feedback.
Leveraged tools like Figma and Miro to create high-fidelity prototypes and user flows that communicate functionality and design aesthetics.
Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and fellow designers to align on project goals and deliver high-quality user experiences.
Mapped out User Flow diagrams for the onboarding screens using Lucid Charts. Currently leading the UX team by facilitating discussions, fostering open communication, providing constructive feedback during design reviews, and acting as the median between the team and other departments while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
Photoshop
Illustrator
HTML
CSS