As a product experience designer with 4 years of hands-on experience and 3 successful product launches, I turn complex problems into visually appealing, emotionally compelling, and user-centered solutions. I recently graduated from University of Washington's Masters in HCI+D program, further honing my skills in creating meaningful experiences. My passion lies in building tools that not only engage but inspire, leaving a lasting impact on how we interact with technology.Let’s collaborate to create something extraordinary!
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Lead DesignerMakeability LabSeattle, Wa, Us -
User Experience DesignerGoogle Mar 2024 - Aug 2024Mountain View, Ca, Us[MHCI+D Master's Capstone, Google Advising] • Designed and built a user-centric, end-to-end AI-powered wellness platform using geofencing technology for remote working parents to prevent and manage professional burnout through intelligent, personalized support. • Shaped product strategy by conducting multi-method user research including analog interviews (n=12), desk research, and SME consultations to derive 4 critical insights, shaping the project's design direction for a targeted burnout prevention solution. • Developed an adaptive AI voice assistant leveraging advanced LLM technologies, creating a cross-platform multimodal system with iOS and IoT interfaces to deliver intelligent, seamless user support. -
User Experience DesignerMakeability Lab Dec 2023 - Mar 2024Seattle, Wa, Us• Led the redesign of Project Sidewalk's accessibility validation platform, leveraging human-computer interaction principles, information architecture, and UI design to enhance geospatial data collection. • Overhauled the core validation flow by studying analytics and user interactions, implementing AI-driven features that improved process efficiency by 20%. • Successfully achieved a 61% increase in the collection of high-quality responses, expanding our validation dataset from 5k to 12k. • Collaborated across cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and research to deliver comprehensive end-to-end design. -
Product DesignerMindstix Software Labs Mar 2023 - Sep 2023Pune, Maharashtra, InAt MINDSTIX, I embraced daily challenges and growth opportunities, collaborating with a diverse team of designers to create innovative B2B software solutions. This experience honed my ability to design from both business and user perspectives, particularly in the complex enterprise software landscape.My role: - Conducted comprehensive analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to uncover underlying pain points in the current workflow, informing targeted design solutions.- Implemented design thinking methodologies and UX principles to create user-centered prototypes, significantly enhancing the overall user experience.- Led stakeholder meetings and client walkthroughs, effectively communicating design concepts and gathering crucial feedback for iterative improvements.- Championed internal design initiatives and led the company's homepage redesign, developing a comprehensive system design that fostered innovation internally while enhancing external visibility, user engagement, and revenue growth. -
User Experience DesignerFreelance Aug 2022 - Feb 2023As a freelancer, I spearheaded the end-to-end design and development of a scalable, visually striking website for an emerging architectural studio - Studio PMB. This project was a crucible for honing my skills in balancing aesthetic design with user-centric functionality, while sharpening my ability to make data-driven decisions and directly link design impact to tangible business outcomes• Crafted a distinctive brand identity for the studio, perfectly aligning with their vision and values• Spearheaded a complete website redesign, resulting in a remarkable 32% increase in user engagement and portfolio visibility• Delivered immediate ROI by converting 3 high-value leads into potential clients within the first week of launch
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ArchitectStudio Pmb Architects Oct 2019 - Jan 2022- Working on large scale retrofit residential projects in various sites including Shimla and understanding, creating buildings that are climate responsive as well as aesthetic. -Creating concepts for various interior projects ranging from Commercial, Residential to Hospitality.- Key role included conceptualization by understanding the client requirement/ brief, selection of materials, presentations, site managing and coordination of the projects in progress.- Participating in Architectural competitions and creating presentation level drawings using various design tools like InDesign, Illustrator, Revit.
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Internship TraineePgag Architects Dec 2017 - May 2018Mumbai, Maharashtra, In- Understanding the planning, designing and technical specifications of Auditoriums and Multiplexes. -Learning and creating detailed working drawings, bill of quantities, presentations for clients and conducting meetings for the respective projects.-Leading the Interior project for the chain line of 'Kaya Clinics' in multiple cities, involving designing each site according to its challenges and potentials.-Expanding my knowledge on softwares like AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup
Manjiri Dehankar Education Details
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University Of Washington, Master Of Human-Computer Interaction + DesignMhci+D -
Rachana Sansad'S Academy Of Architecture (Official)Architecture -
Ptva'S Sathaye CollegeGeneral -
Children'S Academy Group Of Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Manjiri Dehankar
What company does Manjiri Dehankar work for?
Manjiri Dehankar works for Makeability Lab
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Manjiri Dehankar's current role is Lead Designer.
What schools did Manjiri Dehankar attend?
Manjiri Dehankar attended University Of Washington, Master Of Human-Computer Interaction + Design, Rachana Sansad's Academy Of Architecture (Official), Ptva's Sathaye College, Children's Academy Group Of Schools.
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