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Warning: Good Design May Cause Sudden Growth Spikes.
I'm Nikitha, and I believe in reducing emotional conflict so that users can focus on what matters.
*Probably the hardest part about design...
Warning: Good Design May Cause Sudden Growth Spikes.
I'm Nikitha, and I believe in reducing emotional conflict so that users can focus on what matters.
*Probably the hardest part about design...
I help acquire and retain users by iterating from deeper insights to create flows, interactions, loops.
I help acquire and retain users by iterating from deeper insights to create flows, interactions, loops.
I help acquire and retain users by iterating from deeper insights to create flows, interactions, loops.
5
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Years Designing
72
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Successful Projects
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5
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Years Designing
72
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Successful Projects
0
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1
Experience
5
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Years Designing
72
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Successful Projects
0
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1
Experience
I blend strategic thinking with visual execution to create design that drives outcomes.
I blend strategic thinking with visual execution to create design that drives outcomes.
I blend strategic thinking with visual execution to create design that drives outcomes.
An Engineer turned Designer.
An Engineer turned Designer.
As an IITian, everyone expected to stick to circuits and codes. Then, out of nowhere, design caught my eye, and honestly it surprised me more than anyone else. My brain was wired for numbers and logic.
As an IITian, everyone expected to stick to circuits and codes. Then, out of nowhere, design caught my eye, and honestly it surprised me more than anyone else. My brain was wired for numbers and logic.
That’s when some awesome PM friends introduced me to UX, where data meets emotion, and problems get solved with a dash of creativity. Since then, I’ve been on this wild ride, building products and brands that actually matter.
That’s when some awesome PM friends introduced me to UX, where data meets emotion, and problems get solved with a dash of creativity. Since then, I’ve been on this wild ride, building products and brands that actually matter.
An Engineer turned Designer.
As an IITian, everyone expected to stick to circuits and codes. Then, out of nowhere, design caught my eye, and honestly it surprised me more than anyone else. My brain was wired for numbers and logic.
That’s when some awesome PM friends introduced me to UX, where data meets emotion, and problems get solved with a dash of creativity. Since then, I’ve been on this wild ride, building products and brands that actually matter.
Focus Areas
Focus Areas
Focus Areas
Product Strategy
Product Strategy
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Design Systems
Design Systems
Motion Design
Motion Design
Visual Design
Visual Design
Toolkit
Toolkit
Toolkit
Figma: Wireframing
Figma: Wireframing
Figma: Wireframing
Notion: Planner
Notion: Planner
Notion: Planner
Framer: No-Code
Framer: No-Code
Framer: No-Code
Webflow: No-Code
Webflow: No-Code
Webflow: No-Code
Affinity: Assets' Design
Affinity: Assets' Design
Affinity: Assets' Design
Jitter: Motion
Jitter: Motion
Jitter: Motion
Mobbin: Competition Scout
Mobbin: Competition Scout
Mobbin: Competition Scout
Google Analytics: User Data
Google Analytics: User Data
Google Analytics: User Data
ChatGPT: Content
ChatGPT: Content
ChatGPT: Content
Perplexity: Initial Research
Perplexity: Initial Research
Perplexity: Initial Research
Lovable: Early Prototype
Lovable: Early Prototype
Lovable: Early Prototype
Git: Version Control
Git: Version Control
Git: Version Control
Material Ui: Design Systems
Material Ui: Design Systems
Material Ui: Design Systems
How am I different?
How am I different?
How am I different?
I take adaptability and ownership seriously, and focus not on a narrowly defined specialty but on the product’s niche. This approach, and me generally work best for lean teams ;)
I take adaptability and ownership seriously, and focus not on a narrowly defined specialty but on the product’s niche. This approach, and me generally work best for lean teams ;)
I take adaptability and ownership seriously, and focus not on a narrowly defined specialty but on the product’s niche. This approach, and me generally work best for lean teams ;)
Thriving Factors
Thriving Factors
Thriving Factors
High Ownership
High Ownership
Cross-Functional
Cross-Functional
Multi-hat roles
Multi-hat roles
Pro-Adaptive
Pro-Adaptive
Learning on the fly
Learning on the fly
Challenging Problems
Challenging Problems
Work Experience
Work Experience
Work Experience
Student Groups, Startups in College
Design Team Member
Dec'20 - Apr'23
Worked with design teams in student groups like International Relations Cell and Spring Fest, helping build trust with design. Also made logos and decks for friends’ startups. That’s where my design journey began.
Student Groups, Startups in College
Design Team Member
Worked with design teams in student groups like International Relations Cell and Spring Fest, helping build trust with design. Also made logos and decks for friends’ startups. That’s where my design journey began.
Student Groups, Startups in College
Design Team Member
Dec'20 - Apr'23
Worked with design teams in student groups like International Relations Cell and Spring Fest, helping build trust with design. Also made logos and decks for friends’ startups. That’s where my design journey began.
Lessonpal
Product Designer
Dec'22 - May'24
Improved usability for thousands of global users with thoughtful design fixes. Made messaging clearer to reduce support time and improve satisfaction. Helped grow the user base with a smart referral program and led a website migration that cut content creation time significantly.
Lessonpal
Product Designer
Improved usability for thousands of global users with thoughtful design fixes. Made messaging clearer to reduce support time and improve satisfaction. Helped grow the user base with a smart referral program and led a website migration that cut content creation time significantly.
Lessonpal
Product Designer
Dec'22 - May'24
Improved usability for thousands of global users with thoughtful design fixes. Made messaging clearer to reduce support time and improve satisfaction. Helped grow the user base with a smart referral program and led a website migration that cut content creation time significantly.
Focusoft HQ
Design Lead
Jun'24 - Jan'25
First design hire at Focusoft HQ, leading projects in large markets. Created an automated trust system widely adopted by users and improved networking experiences. Led a team and built scalable design systems that boosted engagement.
Focusoft HQ
Design Lead
First design hire at Focusoft HQ, leading projects in large markets. Created an automated trust system widely adopted by users and improved networking experiences. Led a team and built scalable design systems that boosted engagement.
Focusoft HQ
Design Lead
Jun'24 - Jan'25
First design hire at Focusoft HQ, leading projects in large markets. Created an automated trust system widely adopted by users and improved networking experiences. Led a team and built scalable design systems that boosted engagement.
