Divya Oturkar

Divya Oturkar

UX Designer | Emerging Technology | Versatile professional who loves to wear many more hats, if I got to solve design problems everyday

2 yrs experience · Sunnyvale, CA · <10 hrs/week

About

Hello I am Divya! It's great to connect with a talented professional like you. With a Master's in UI/UX Design & Development, I bring a wealth of experience in redefining Product Design, UI/UX Design, and UX Research. Over my 7 years in the field, I've worked across diverse industries including financial services, healthcare, Game design, Conversational Design as well as emerging technologies. My expertise lies in User Research, Journey Mapping, Information Architecture, Heuristic Evaluation, Data Visualization, Service Design, Conversation Design, Product Design, Usability Study, Extended Reality (XR), Wireframing and Prototyping, Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Interaction Design, Content Strategy, User Interface Design, and A/B Testing. What sets me apart is my background in Architecture and Spatial Design, providing a unique perspective in crafting empathetic interfaces. I've successfully applied my skills to B2B, B2C Web/Mobile, AR/VR apps, Financial projects, Service Design, VR Simulation Training, and Game VR/AR projects basically all emerging technologies. Beyond aesthetics, I prioritize usability testing and empathetic user interviews. My journey includes leading transformative projects, like the Virtual Leap project where I enhanced cognitive skills for users aged 60+ through a VR app. Known for innovation, I consistently deliver user-centric designs aligned with organizational goals. Let's collaborate to redefine digital interactions, blending design with functionality, infusing innovation with empathy, and meticulously crafting user experiences into reality. Together, we can bring digital dreams to life!

Skills

Design ResearchDesign SystemsDesign ThinkingHeuristic EvaluationProcess ImprovementProduct StrategyUI/UX DesignUX StrategyUsability TestingUser FlowsUser ResearchUser-Centered Design

Experience

  • UX Design Strategist · The Glimpse Group04-01-2023 – 12-01-2023

    As a UX Design Strategist, likely contributions include developing and implementing UX strategies, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience.

  • UI/UX Designer · New York Institute of Technology10-01-2022 – 12-01-2023

    As a UI/UX Designer, likely contributions include designing user interfaces, creating wireframes and prototypes, and conducting usability testing to improve the user experience for students and faculty.

  • UI/UX Design Consultant · SciGence04-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

    As a UI/UX Design Consultant, likely contributions include providing expert advice on user interface and experience design, conducting user research, and recommending design improvements.

  • Usability Researcher (UX) · Immersed02-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

    As a Usability Researcher (UX), likely contributions include conducting usability studies, analyzing user feedback, and providing insights to improve product usability and user satisfaction.

  • UI/UX Design Consultant · TENNIS ESPORTS03-01-2023 – 03-01-2023

    User engagement, Interaction methods, Matchmaking features, cross-functional teams, User needs, Effective solutions, Interaction modes, Tennis racket mode, User research, Usability testing, Design decisions, UX standards, guidelines, User-centered design.

Education

  • New York Institute of TechnologyMaster of Arts, UI/UX Design and Development
  • IPS Academy, RGPV UniversityBachelor, Architecture

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