Varsha Revandkar
Product Designer | MS-HCI@UT Austin | CPACC Certified Accessibility Professional | Licensed Architect
5 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week
About
As a CPACC-certified Product Designer with a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction and a licensed Architect, I blend creativity with technical precision to design seamless, inclusive experiences. I have four years of work experience in allied design disciplines, following my undergraduate degree in architecture, where I graduated as a gold medalist. With a strong focus on user-centered design and accessibility (as an IAAP-approved professional), I have tackled projects ranging from AR/VR integration using immersive technology to AI-driven solutions for big tech companies like Dell Technologies. My skills span the UX/UI spectrum—from conceptualization and research to final design systems that deliver consistency and scalability. My experience at IBM’s Advanced Design Thinking Studio further broadened my horizons in enterprise-level problem solving. Passionate about design as a broad spectrum of symbiotic disciplines, I have a flair for visual communication. Leveraging tools like Figma, Adobe, and various visualization software, I create intuitive interfaces that elevate user journeys while adhering to WCAG and ADA compliance standards. Whether collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments or conducting usability testing to refine designs, I am driven by the goal of crafting engaging experiences that resonate with users and meet organizational goals. At the core of my designs, I aspire to create a thoughtful impact by imbuing my work with an empathetic perspective, promoting inclusivity.
Experience
- Product Designer · Knack INC2025-07-01 –
• Conducted UX research and usability tests, boosting task success rate and user satisfaction scores. • Developed wireframes and prototypes in Figma, streamlining iterations and improving user-retention. • Maintained scalable design systems for developer handoff. • Collaborated with PMs/Engineering in Agile to deliver within tight deadlines.
- Product Designer · Neener Analytics, Inc.2024-11-01 – 2025-06-01
•Led design for an innovative product (under NDA), focusing on user-centered experiences. •Conducted qualitative and quantitative research, persona development, and A/B testing to enhance engagement and accessibility. •Designed scalable UI systems, ensuring consistency and intuitive interactions. •Applied insights and behavioral design for personalized user experiences. •Cross-functional collaboration with development and stakeholders to align business and user goals.
- UX Design Intern/Accessibility Professional · NEUMANNUX, L.L.C. (A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)2024-08-01 – 2025-06-01
· Collaborated with the UX Research team to establish design requirements focused on accessibility within an Agile framework. · Created notional designs and prototypes on Figma, ensuring adherence to WCAG 2.2 guidelines. · Utilized Jira to track progress, facilitate team communication, presenting updates and recommendations for informed decision-making.
- Graduate Assistant | Editorial Fellow & Content Strategist · Information & Culture2024-01-01 – 2024-05-01
Information & Culture Journal: Maintained and shaped the digital presence of the journal, from curating creative promotional media content, establishing communications with publishers to managing the journal's website. Facilitated collaboration between authors, publishers and the editorial team. Managed the journal's participation in global conferences and designed for virtual booths.
- Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner · IBM2024-01-01 – 2024-05-01
- User Experience Designer · Dell Technologies2024-01-01 – 2024-05-01
- Graduate Research Assistant | Virtual Reality Simulator · Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin2023-06-01 – 2024-01-01
Texas Extreme weather and Urban Sustainability Lab X UT AUSTIN: Designed a scalable immersive VR tool to demonstrate the urban heat island effect's impact in Austin. Converted climate data (GIS) into an engaging 3D visualization walkthrough, with the objective of educate and influence public, policy makers & scientific community.
- Graduate Research Assistant | Editorial Fellow · The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts2022-10-01 – 2023-05-01
- Visual Experience Designer · Mothership Future Cities Laboratory2020-12-01 – 2022-06-01
· Developed comprehensive UX for real-estate platforms through user research, offering prospective buyers a holistic view of properties. · Designed intuitive UIs using 3D Vista, incorporating AR+VR technologies to create immersive virtual property tours featuring 3D walkthroughs, detailed property information, and panoramic views while delivering a seamless responsive experience across devices. · Created wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using Figma/Adobe suite. Implemented design systems and micro-interactions for consistency and scalability. Conducted usability tests with clients to iterate and improve the proprietary tools.
- Architect · GA design2020-03-01 – 2020-09-01
· Developed accessible and user-centered architectural design solutions for high-rise projects, using 2D and 3D modelling software. · Collaborated with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance with building codes/regulations. · Managed stakeholder interactions and project timelines using Agile methodologies, ensuring effective communication and timely project delivery across all project phases, from design to execution.
Education
- The University of Texas at AustinMasters in Information Studies (MSIS), Human Computer Interaction
- THAKUR SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGBachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture
- Sathaye College - IndiaHigh School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
- Vissanji AcademyMiddle School Education
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