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Hey, I'm Shreya Desai.

I'm Shreya Desai, a UX designer with a background in architecture. I love creating thoughtful, user-friendly experiences that blend design and function. My approach is all about understanding people—how they think, move, and interact—to build digital spaces that feel seamless and engaging.

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About me

I am a UX designer with a background in architecture, combining design thinking with a deep understanding of human behavior. While architecture taught me spatial design and accessibility, I found my true passion in UX—where research, creativity, and problem-solving come together. My journey into UX started with a class during my master’s, which led me to dive deeper through hands-on experience and a Google UX Design certification. Now, I focus on crafting intuitive, user-centered experiences that blend functionality with thoughtful, sensory-driven design.

  • Location:Chicago, Illinois
  • Age:26
  • Nationality:Indian
  • Interests:Miniatures, Painting and Reading
  • Study:University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
  • Employment:Nia Architects

Education

UX Design Certificatation

Google and CourseraJune 2024

Master of Architecture (Advanced Standing)

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMay 2023

Concentration in Health and well-being

Bachelor of Architecture

L. S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai, IndiaOctober 2020

Work Experience

Intern

Find MePresent
  • Designing interactive wireframes and prototypes for the "Find Me" mobile and web app, focusing on seamless navigation and intuitive user flows using Figma.
  • Ensured compliance with WCAG standards to make designs accessible to diverse user groups, improving inclusivity.

Designer

Nia Architects, ChicagoJuly 2023 - Present
  • Designed user-centric layouts for an intergenerational multifamily housing project in Southern Chicago, utilizing Revit to optimize space functionality and accessibility, reducing design iteration time by 15%.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams, including Gensler, on Bally's Chicago.

Intern

Paul Harding, ChicagoMay 2022- August 2022
  • Conducted user research and usability assessments for the restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Davenport House, creating documentation and interactive design presentations aligned with historical preservation and user needs.
  • Designed accessible and intuitive layouts for Anshe Emet Synagogue using Revit, improving navigation and usability for diverse user groups.

Designer

Free LancingOctober 2020- July 2021
  • Designed custom digital invitations using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch, improving brand visibility helping them increase user engagement by 30%.
  • Facilitated collaborative ideation sessions with clients using Miro, streamlining feedback collection and refining design concepts for final delivery.

Junior Architect

Rummy Shroff and associates, MumbaiJanuary 2021- June 2021
  • Contributed to the planning and design team, actively participating in numerous client meetings. Acquired comprehensive knowledge of technical aspects, utilized Revit in the process.
  • Developed design concepts and layouts for residential projects, focusing on client-centered solutions to enhance functionality and aesthetics.

Intern Architect

HOSMAC, MumbaiJanuary 2019- May 2019
  • Designed user-centered layouts for a 700-bed teaching hospital, collaborating with stakeholders to improve patient workflows and enhance staff efficiency.
  • Documented and conducted on-site visits of a hospital in Mumbai, India. Additionally, contributed to the development of drawings for nurse call systems using AutoCAD.

Intern Architect

Shapoorji Pallonji, MumbaiNovember 2018- December 2018
  • Gained experience in technical drawings, contributed to the improvement of presentation drawings using Photoshop and powerpoint to make them more engaging and enhancing to the client, dealing with different vendors.
  • Modelled existing building in Revit and developed various elevational options for client and worked on window details in Excel and Revit.

Intern Architect

R Y Group, MumbaiOctober 2017- November 2017
  • Worked on-site documentation and was a part of the planning and designing team for several healthcare projects.

Skills

Design Tools
Figma
AxureRP
Miro
Sketch
Visualization Tools
Photoshop
Lumion
InDesign
Drafting and Modeling
AutoCAD
Revit
Sketchup
Office Productivity Tools
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel

Featured Projects

Get in touch.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email or LinkedIn if you have any questions or inquiries.

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