When assistive tech gives you your voice back Losing one’s voice is not just a medical condition, it’s a loss of identity. For people with ALS, cerebral palsy, throat cancer, or other conditions that affect speech, communication can be a challenge. Traditional speech – generating devices often use generic, robotic voices. Even though these voices […]
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by Sisira Mondreti The Problem at Hand As an e-commerce platform that prides itself on being “human-centered” and “transparent,” Etsy’s user experience for new customers contains several points of friction and manipulation that contradict its brand values. My role on this academic project was as the sole UX designer and researcher, tasked with identifying these
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Team: Areen Deshmukh, Eric Lopez, Shreya Lohakare Role: UX Research, Moderated Usability Testing, UX Design Tools: Figma, PanelFox, Zoom Client & Product Naks Yetu is a platform dedicated to introducing Nakuru, Kenya to the world by highlighting the real life experiences of visiting this location. The Naks Yetu team aims to share their vision through
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Team: Claire Paisley, Lan-Ting Ko, Sisira Mondreti Role: UX Research, Moderator, UX Design, Usability Testing Tools: Figma, PanelFox, Figma Slides, Google Sheets Gutenberg Technology partnered with Pratt DX Center to improve the usability of their newly developed e-reader. This e-reader is meant for undergraduate students who are interested in or required to read their textbooks
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Project Overview Setting the Stage Our client, a prominent university library (the Libraries), is one of the knowledge engines behind one of the world’s leading research institutions. With five branches and a powerful digital platform, the library connects students, faculty, and researchers to a vast range of scholarly resources, research tools, and archival collections. More
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Project Overview Client: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Focus: Home Improvement License Portal This project aims to enhance the online experience for individuals applying for or renewing a DCWP Home Improvement License. The current process presents usability challenges that can lead to confusion and delays for applicants. Through user-centered research and design, the project
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Improve the homepage navigation experience of the WebMD Health Services mobile app. Team: Jasmine Chen, Aayushi Bharadwaj, Shriya Chipde, Shayla Prabhu Singh Timeline: 7 weeks Tools: Figma, Panelfox Role: UX Design, UX Research, Usability Testing Background Our client, the WebMD Health Services (WebMDHS), a subsidiary of the WebMD family of companies, has been a leader
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ShareParty is a non-profit initiative aimed at inspiring families to regift and exchange toys, games & books, rather than purchase new ones.
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My Role:– Audited site UI and rebuilt components– Helped shape the branding, voice, and structure of the Action! design system– Contributed to UI design, documentation, and co-presented final deliverables Tools: Google Suite, Figma, Zeroheight Timeline: 6 weeks Team Members:Ariel Li, Hridya Nadappattel, Krishna Kishore Lal, Lillian MacGuire Opening Scene: What is Letterboxd? Letterboxd is a
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Client: Kerala Museum Team: Timeline: 16 WeeksJanuary to May 2025 Design Methods: Research Methods: Our Project We partnered with Kerala Museum (KM) to evaluate the usability of their current digital presence and design a mobile-first solution prioritizing accessible design that aims to foster community. What is the Kerala Museum? Kerala Museum is more than just
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