Aalok Akbari
Summary
Diligent Product Designer with solid foundation in user-centered design principles and knack for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. Successfully improved interface designs for various applications, enhancing user satisfaction and engagement. Demonstrates proficiency in data visualization, wireframing and prototyping, consistently applying user research and feedback to refine Enterprise products.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
User Experience Designer
IRIS Software
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Managed cohesive design quality across 4 projects, adhering to prescribed themes and functional choices.
- Led design using Figma, optimizing interface design for better user experience.
- Iterated designs based on feedback, refining wireframes for enhanced usability.
- Analyze data and represent with data visualizations.
User Experience Designer
Tazwiz
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Analyzed user feedback, refining features for enhanced satisfaction.
- Created high-fidelity prototypes with Sketch and Figma, validating design concepts.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure design met user expectations.
- Optimized conversion rates by redesigning key landing pages based on user behavior insights gained from A/B testing.
User Experience Design Intern
Jrop
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Communicated effectively with clients during presentations and meetings, clearly articulating design rationale behind decisions made during the process.
- Designed user flows that streamlined the interaction process, reducing friction and increasing conversion rates.
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions, generating creative ideas that pushed the boundaries of traditional UX design thinking.
- Enhanced user experience by conducting thorough research and analysis of user behavior.
User Experience Designer
Admiracle
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed 5 projects from user research, conceptual design, testing and implementation phases.
- Gathered user data through methods such as in-depth interviews, task analysis, and participatory design techniques and utilized that data to drive design decisions.
- Conveyed design concepts and deliverables to business partners through in-person and remote presentations as well as through detailed and easily understood documentation.
- Strengthened client ‘Regor Led’ brand and identify by creating exhibition stall designs and social media campaign.
User Experience Design Intern
Lollypop UX/UI Design Studio
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted user-centered research and create personas, scenarios and user stories to optimize user journeys.
- Designed user flows that streamlined the interaction process, reducing friction and increasing conversion rates for client 'Hakuna Matata’.
- Developed wireframes and prototypes for improved user interfaces, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Improved accessibility features within applications, making them more inclusive for users with disabilities.
User Interface Design Intern
Fractal Ink Design Studio
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Developed moodboards, UI elements and font libraries for on-going projects.
- Produced user interfaces for desktop, tablet and mobile devices with prototypes.
- Help design all UI aspects of Android app lifecycle from research and planning through deployment and post-launch support for client ‘ICICI Bank’ and client ‘Axis Bank’.
Education
Post-Graduate - Marketing Research and Analytics, Interactive Media Management
Centennial College
Toronto, ON12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
MAEER's MIT Institute of Design
Pune, India06-2016
Skills
- User Research
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Project Management
- Information Architecture
- Task flow
- Wireframing
- Rapid Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- UI Design
- Figma
- Sketch
- AxureRP
- InVision
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Lightroom
- HTML/CSS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Qualtrics
- Google Analytics
- Tableau
- Envision Environics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Elementary
Punjabi
Elementary
French
Elementary
Certification
1. AI for Product Design
2. Interaction Design - Dashboards & Visualization
3. Becoming an AI first Product Leader
4. ChatGPT and Generative AI 101
Timeline
User Experience Designer
IRIS Software
06.2020 - 04.2024
User Experience Designer
Tazwiz
03.2020 - 05.2020
User Experience Design Intern
Jrop
10.2018 - 12.2018
User Experience Designer
Admiracle
11.2016 - 09.2017
User Experience Design Intern
Lollypop UX/UI Design Studio
05.2016 - 09.2016
User Interface Design Intern
Fractal Ink Design Studio
05.2015 - 06.2015
1. AI for Product Design
2. Interaction Design - Dashboards & Visualization
3. Becoming an AI first Product Leader
4. ChatGPT and Generative AI 101
Post-Graduate - Marketing Research and Analytics, Interactive Media Management
Centennial College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
MAEER's MIT Institute of Design
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