Archana Vishwanath

About

Experienced designer with a passion for creating user-focused solutions that blend design, technology, and AI innovation. I’ve worked on AI integration in UX projects, improving usability and crafting impactful experiences across industries. Currently preparing for an exciting move to Canada, I’m open to collaborating with clients globally. When I’m not designing, I enjoy exploring new ideas, rewatching favorite sitcoms, and spending time with my cat, Granola.

Experience

• Interaction Designer · ValueLabs04-01-2023 – 11-01-2024

  As an Interaction Designer, I led UX and interaction design for projects involving cross-functional product and engineering teams across time zones. My contributions included defining the project discovery phase, conducting research to derive actionable insights, and steering the project flow. I navigated ambiguous briefs to identify key features, develop user stories, and design information architecture. Additionally, I drove concept creation, ideation, and user journey mapping, while crafting detailed wireframes and prototypes to bring features to life. I also supported the hiring process, helping to build a strong and collaborative design team.

• Service Designer · Link07-01-2022 – 12-01-2022

  Planned and executed user research and analysis based on client needs to develop problem statements. Researched and suggested design thinking and service design frameworks and techniques.

• Generalist · Udhyam Learning Foundation12-01-2020 – 06-01-2022

  Was part of the Quality and Scale Lab where I worked on two chatbot based learning tools. Planned and executed various user research usability testing phases. Planned and executed changes based on research findings and insights derived. Worked on the content and conversational experience of the chatbots. Conducted onboarding and training workshops for new team members.

• Design Intern · VIP Industries Limited07-01-2019 – 12-01-2019

  This was my MDes graduation project. Planned and executed user research on how people interact with their bags. Conducted trend studies to derive mood boards and concept boards. Ideated on solutions focused on functional aspects such as comfort, accessibility, organisation, etc. Designed and prototyped a range of women's bags focused on functionality.

• Designer · Art House Enterprises06-01-2016 – 05-01-2017

  As a Designer, likely contributed to creating visual content, collaborating with teams to develop design concepts, and enhancing brand aesthetics.

Education

• National Institute of DesignMDes, Lifestyle Accessory Design
• SIES Graduate School Of TechnologyBachelor of Engineering - BE, Printing and Packaging Technology
• SIES College of Arts, Science and CommerceHSC
• Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania High School

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