Gracy Kureel

About

With a Master of Design in Human Computer Interaction from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Technology in Textile Sciences and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, I have a robust educational foundation. My professional journey includes roles such as Creative Catalyst at Berkeley Master of Design, where I contributed to innovative design projects, and Product Design Technologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, leading the design of emotion-monitoring devices for children with ASD. As a User Experience Designer at Mindly Care, I spearheaded the redesign of their website and app, enhancing user experience. My work on a WHO-funded project at IIT Delhi influenced policy decisions for disabled individuals in South-East Asia. Additionally, I developed a music therapy application for children with ASD at Chapman University, focusing on bimanual coordination and timing synchronization.

Experience

• Creative Catalyst · Berkeley Master of Design02-01-2023 – 12-01-2023

  As a Creative Catalyst, contributed to innovative design projects, fostering creativity and collaboration within the Berkeley Master of Design program.

• Product Design Technologist · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia07-01-2023 – 09-01-2023

  Led the design and execution of state-of-the-art emotion-monitoring devices, tailored for children with ASD, integrating ECG and movement sensors to capture real-time data efficiently. This pivotal work is set to be a cornerstone in the upcoming Adolescent Communication of Emotion Study. Led the end-to-end creation and maintenance of the lab's website, optimizing for user engagement and providing clear communication channels for stakeholders. Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams, translating clinical research into actionable design strategies.

• User Experience Designer · Mindly Care05-01-2023 – 07-01-2023

  As the sole designer in a dynamic team of 8, steered the radical redesign of Mindly's website and app, focusing on enhancing user experience and aligning with the mission to revolutionize neurological patient care. Acted as a bridge between product, design, and development teams, ensuring that user needs were met and executed with precision. Conducted extensive user research and usability testing, translating insights into actionable design improvements currently adopted by the platform.

• Assistive Technology in South-East Asia Region (SEAR) Countries · Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi09-01-2021 – 11-01-2021

  Played a pivotal role in a WHO-Funded project, diving deep into challenges faced by disabled individuals in the South-East Asia Region, with insights gathered from over 350 research papers. Synthesized data to provide a holistic understanding of existing gaps in knowledge, policy, and practice. Influenced WHO policy decisions impacting over 10 million disabled individuals in the SEAR region by providing actionable recommendations for enhancing access to quality assistive technologies.

• Music Therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) · Chapman University05-01-2021 – 07-01-2021

  Conceptualized and developed a music therapy application for children with ASD, focusing on enhancing bimanual coordination and timing synchronization. Led the design and development process, from wireframing to coding, ensuring the application met the specific needs of its user base. Used Android Studio to bring product vision to life, adding animations and sounds for enhanced user experience.

Education

• University of California, BerkeleyMasters of Design, Human Computer Interaction
• Indian Institute of Technology, DelhiBachelor of Technology - BTech, Textile Sciences and Engineering

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