Karan Vora

About

My passion for UX stems from the principle that 'the user comes first.' I specialize in crafting accessible, user-centric design solutions that enhance the quality of life and align with business and technical objectives. With a background in web development, I have a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality, and usability. I hold a Master's degree in Information Experience Design from Pratt Institute, where I built expertise in interaction design, site maps, and user research. During my time as a Graduate Research Assistant and UX Consultant, I created visually compelling and user-friendly research posters, tutorial guides, and website experiences for clients and projects including the Norman Sicily Project, the Museum of Modern Art, and BestBuy. Earlier in my career, I transitioned from backend development to Senior Web Developer at Toddle, an edTech platform enhancing teaching and learning. There, I led and mentored the website team while managing end-to-end responsibilities for Toddle’s digital presence. I am driven by the belief that when you love what you do, you do it even better. I am truly passionate about designing solutions that make people's lives better. This profound connection between my professional dedication and personal fulfillment motivates me to explore and actively seek opportunities in design and research, all with the ultimate goal of creating a meaningful impact.

Experience

• UX Designer · Designity12-01-2024

  Collaborating with Cell-Ed to redesign their website, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and principles. Conducted a UX research project for Home Genius Exteriors, devising a streamlined map design process using MapChart.net, reducing design complexity and time. Partner with Creative Directors to conceptualize and execute user-centered designs, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.

• UX Consultant · Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt Institute01-01-2023 – 12-01-2024

  Led usability testing sessions for Websites and Products to enhance user experience on their top pages. Conducted heuristic Evaluations with UX experts to propose design solutions for improved accessibility. Facilitated client meetings and gather project requirements, ensuring smooth communication between teams and clients.

• UX Design Intern · Designity05-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  Designed financial emails, advertisement banners, and posters for clients like Coinstar for their marketing campaigns to drive traffic to case studies and articles. Crafted assets including infographics, whitepapers, and podcast banners. Designed Amazon product gallery graphics to enhance brand visibility for clients such as Sabre - Security Equipment Corporation.

• Graduate Research Assistant · Pratt Institute01-01-2023 – 05-01-2023

  Designed a visually compelling and user-focused research poster for the 2023 American Library Association (ALA) academic conference, ensuring that complex information was presented in an easily understandable format. Actively participated in numerous research interviews, conducting in-depth analysis of research data, and converting it into actionable insights that guided the user-centered design process. Designed user-friendly tutorial guides to aid students in comprehending a range of digital tools and services, prioritizing intuitive learning experiences.

• Senior Web Developer · Toddle - Your Teaching Partner04-01-2021 – 11-01-2022

  Advanced my career from a backend developer to a Senior web developer while managing various responsibilities related to Toddle's website, a platform used by IB and non-IB schools to enhance teaching and learning. Stepped into a leadership role within the company's website team, where I shouldered increased responsibilities, guided and mentored team members, and played an integral part in shaping the team's strategies and objectives.

Education

• Pratt InstituteInformation Experience Design, Design and Visual Communications, General
• Dhirubhai Ambani UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Information Technology
• Ahmedabad UniversityBachelor of Computer Application, Computer Science

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