Who dis ?
I’m glad you want to know me better :)
Don’t worry, I’ll keep it short. Only the important stuff ✨
Hello there! I'm Kshitij - an engineer turned product designer looking forward to exploring the design industry. I have a background in mechanical engineering and CS, passionate about connected technology, human behavior & inclusive products.
During my sophomore year of college, I took an elective course called "Behavioral Science" that sparked my interest in design. Since then, I have been driven by a desire to understand how people think and to create things for them, observing their response. This journey brought me to Toronto, where I am currently pursuing a master's degree in User Experience Design. Previously, I worked as a Programmer Analyst Trainee at Cognizant.
When I’m not busy studying or working on projects, you can find me discussing UX-related topics with professionals on LinkedIn . I also like to spend my time reading books and sharing my life experiences on Quora .
There’s a lot more I haven’t mentioned here! Feel free to call, text or email me (all the info is mentioned below in my resume)
Working with Me
What to expect if you’re working with me.
- Problem Solving
I possess strong problem-solving skills and will be able to balance the needs of the users with the goals and constraints of the business - Communication
I am a good communicator and is always open to feedback and suggestions throughout the design process to ensure that the final product meets the needs of the users. - I believe in calling a spade a spade.
I don't like beating around the bush and wasting the time of everyone involved.
- I take my work seriously, but not
myself.
I never shy away from being vulnerable, admitting mistakes and asking questions. I don't believe in pretending to be perfect. Nobody is. - Everything I know, I can explain to a 5yr old.
I understand things down to their fundamentals. It helps me switch from big picture thinking to focusing on the details. - I can speak the language of the stakeholder I'm talking to.
In certain situations I’d probably rewrite my previous bullet point to - “I’m a first principles thinker”.
Skills and Qualifications
Here are some super powers that I possess !
- User Research Design
- User Research Analysis
- Journey Maps
- Empathy Mapping
- Usability Testing
- Info Architecture
- Card Sorting
- Touchpoint Mapping
- Service Blueprinting
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Interface Design
- Co-Creation
- Design Systems
- Interface Design
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Balsamiq
- HTML+CSS+JS
- Solidworks
- Blender