Resume
Product DesignerResearch-led
Human-Centered Complex Systems Designer

Hi, I'm Pooja

My work blends research, behavior insights, visual storytelling, and scalable design systems to simplify complex workflows with outcomes including a 30% onboarding lift, 25% faster handoff, and 92% task completion in usability testing.

Dashboard Design
Governance Dashboard for Global Collaboration

@One Community Global Org, San Jose, CA

A dashboard helping One Community Global manage proposals, decisions, and collaboration across 1,300+ volunteers in 60+ countries.

Packaging UX • Human Factors • UX Research
Packaging as a User Experience

@Godrej Consumer Products( Mumbai, India)

Selected non-confidential excerpts from a Godrej Consumer Products cross-category study.


Researching how people read, open, grip, pour, refill, and store everyday FMCG products and translating those moments into clearer, more usable packaging.

Wellness Website
Escape.ai Wellness, Made Digital

@Escape Enterprises (Escapeapp.ai), San Jose, CA


A shipped wellness website designed with calming visuals, accessible UX, and narrative-led interactions to support mindfulness and emotional well-being.

SaaS Product Design
Creators & Ambassadors Platform

@Escape Enterprises (Escapeapp.ai), San Jose, CA

A SaaS platform streamlining creator partnerships, ambassador engagement, and brand campaigns.

ProjectsApp Design
Vivomind Mobile App

@Academy of Art University, San Fransisco

A Learning Experience Design project that uses gamification, behavioral psychology, and child-centered UX to help kids build emotional awareness and healthier digital habits through interactive learning.

ExperienceImpact
Professional Experience & Impact
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One Community Global (San Jose, CA )

Product Designer / UX/UI Designer | Dec2025 - (Present)
Designed governance and collaboration experiences for a global nonprofit.

  • Designed a governance dashboard for 1,300+ volunteers across 60+ countries
  • Created proposal, voting, and onboarding workflows
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Escapeâ„¢ App AI (San Jose, CA)

UX/UI Designer | June 2025 – December 2025
Designed AI-powered wellness and SaaS experiences for emotional well-being and growth.

  • Led 0→1 design for an AI emotional wellness platform
  • Increased session engagement by 30% with calm-motion UX
Measurable Impact & Achievements
Measurable Impact & Achievements
30%
Increase in Session Engagement

Through calm-motion interaction design at Escapeâ„¢ App AI

40%
Faster Team Shipping

Through scalable design systems and component libraries

15%
Operational Efficiency Gain

Via task-flow optimization and human factors engineering

50+
User Research Sessions

Conducted with operators and quality teams in manufacturing environments

0→1
Complete Product Lifecycles

Led from whiteboard concept to public launch

What I Bring to the Table
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Learning experience & instructional product design

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Child-centered and behavior-informed UX

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Accessibility-first and inclusive design thinking

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Human-centered AI and adaptive learning experiences

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Systems thinking for scalable learning platforms

Education & Credentials
Academy of Art University

Masters in UX/UI and Interaction Design

September 2023 - December 2025

Indian Institute of Packaging

Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging

Packaging Research and Development

2016 - 2018

Certification

UX Foundations: Accessibility

Skills & Specializations
Skills & Specializations
Design Skills
  • UX/UI & Product Design
  • Learning Experience Design (LXD)
  • EdTech & SaaS Platform Design
  • Mobile App & Responsive Web Design
  • Information Architecture & User Flows
  • Wireframing & Interactive Prototyping
  • Design Systems & Component Libraries
  • Accessibility & Inclusive Design (WCAG)
  • Gamification & Engagement Design
  • AI Product & Wellness UX
Research, AI & Modern Learning Skills
  • User Research & Usability Testing
  • AI-Assisted Learning Design
  • Adaptive Learning Systems
  • Journey Mapping & Workflow Analysis
  • Gamification & Learner Engagement
  • Systems Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Conversational Learning Experiences
  • Learner Dashboards
Tools & Technologies

Figma • Adobe Creative Suite • Prototyping Tools • Design Systems • Unreal Engine Integration • User Testing Platforms • Canva • Articulate Rise • Storyline (working knowledge) • Genially, Synthesia • Vyond • Interactive Prototyping • Learning Flow Design

Current Focus & What's Next

I design human-centered digital experiences across AI, wellness, education, and social impact.

Currently, I'm working on governance, collaboration, and learning tools for One Community Global turning complex roles, permissions, and workflows into clear, accessible experiences for large-scale communities.

I'm especially interested in EdTech, Learning Experience Design, nonprofits, wellness platforms, and AI startups where I can simplify complexity and create meaningful user impact..

Let's Create Something Meaningful Together

I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities, collaborations, or projects that make a real difference in people's lives.

Contact Information:

📧 Email: poojamahant5428@gmail.com

© 2025 Pooja Kulkarni