My UX Journey 🌍 🎨
2021
As a recent graduate in IT Engineering, I found myself at a crossroads, uncertain about my next steps. While exploring various online courses, I discovered UX design. It was a perfect fit for my natural empathy, research skills, and creativity. Curious to explore more, I completed the Google UX Design Certification and began taking on freelance projects to apply what I was learning in real-world settings.
One of those projects was Richedu, a Canada-based EdTech platform. I led the design process — creating dashboards, mapping user flows, and working closely with a remote team to shape the product’s visual identity. It was my first professional experience, and it taught me so much about collaboration, communication, and navigating the fast-moving world of startups.
2022
Moved to New York to pursue a Master's in Human-Centered Design. From forming amazing new connections to learning from some of the most supportive and encouraging professors at Pace University, my first year in New York was a rewarding chapter in my educational journey 🌻.
Summer 2023
Got accepted into the CBIA3 project, a collaboration with none other than CERN.
Travelled to Geneva for a two-week abroad program, and had the once in a lifetime opportunity to work at the CERN workspace 🚀, blending science with design, brainstorming innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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Spring 2024
Graduated with honors 🎓 and received the Human-Centered Design Award from my university—a nice way to cap off an amazing learning experience ✨
Secured a breakthrough internship at SAP, marking my exciting first dive into the corporate world and the thrill of tackling fast-paced projects!
Fall 2023
During this time, I worked on five academic projects, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of UX design. Additionally, I participated in a hackathon with Monday.com and Shenkar University, where our team tackled real-world problems, further honing my skills and knowledge.
Hey there! I'm Saumya,
A recent graduate with a Master's in Human-Centered Design from Pace University in New York City.
My journey with UX began back in India, in 2020 during my bachelor's degree, through a desire to explore new skills that resonated with my passions. With an engineering background, finding a field that blended my love for design, psychology, and research felt like hitting the jackpot!
You might find me wandering around the city, uncovering hidden cafe gems in my free time 🌆🧋
