Hi, I'm Apurva Mohapatra, a Product Designer passionate about creating user-centered, scalable solutions for B2C and SMB platforms. I enjoy using storytelling to craft impactful experiences and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive meaningful results. My experience spans UX research, accessibility, and design systems, which allows me to build products that truly resonate with users. I have a strong background in UX and UI design, having worked on diverse projects from e-commerce sites to AI-powered diagnostic tools. I'm always eager to learn and grow, engaging with communities and exploring emerging trends like AI ethics. When I'm not designing, I love collaborating with peers and advocating for thoughtful user experiences.

Apurva Mohapatra

Hi, I'm Apurva Mohapatra, a Product Designer passionate about creating user-centered, scalable solutions for B2C and SMB platforms. I enjoy using storytelling to craft impactful experiences and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive meaningful results. My experience spans UX research, accessibility, and design systems, which allows me to build products that truly resonate with users. I have a strong background in UX and UI design, having worked on diverse projects from e-commerce sites to AI-powered diagnostic tools. I'm always eager to learn and grow, engaging with communities and exploring emerging trends like AI ethics. When I'm not designing, I love collaborating with peers and advocating for thoughtful user experiences.

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Hi, I’m Apurva Mohapatra, a Product Designer passionate about creating user-centered, scalable solutions for B2C and SMB platforms. I enjoy using storytelling to craft impactful experiences and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive meaningful results. My experience spans UX research, accessibility, and design systems, which allows me to build products that truly resonate with users.

I have a strong background in UX and UI design, having worked on diverse projects from e-commerce sites to AI-powered diagnostic tools. I’m always eager to learn and grow, engaging with communities and exploring emerging trends like AI ethics. When I’m not designing, I love collaborating with peers and advocating for thoughtful user experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Student Assistant at Office of Alumni Relations, DePaul University
June 30, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Improved alumni CRM workflows and optimized over 500 communications, boosting system efficiency. Resolved over 200 support queries weekly, enhancing user satisfaction.
Design Community Coordinator (Volunteer) at XD Roundtable, DePaul University
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Led design events and speaker panels to engage HCI students and grow the UX community. Led research and advocacy discussions on AI ethics and UX trends through collaboration with faculty and peers.
UX Researcher at DePaul University
July 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Researched privacy and verification features, achieving 90% task completion and 80% user satisfaction. Delivered actionable insights on data privacy and scam prevention, strengthening platform trust and user confidence.
Product Designer(SMB) at Business Law Clinic, DePaul University
May 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Redesigned an SMB-facing e-commerce site with WCAG-compliant UX, boosting engagement and SEO by 12%. Designed digital assets that generated $3K in revenue and increased followers by 18%. Conducted comprehensive UX/UI audits to streamline the user journey, resulting in improved site performance.
UX/UI Designer at Cognizant Technology Solutions
June 30, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Designed user-centric interfaces for a B2C university application portal, improving engagement by 8%. Designed a scalable design system, improving platform consistency and ensuring WCAG-compliant accessibility. Conducted competitive analysis and market research to inform design strategy, applying iterative refinements that boosted user satisfaction by 10%.
Data Analyst at UPS
July 29, 2022 - July 13, 2025
Led vendor data mapping for UPS’s warehouse migration (Softeon to Manhattan WMOS) with 98% accuracy. Automated reporting with JavaScript, reducing manual effort by 65% and boosting accuracy by 30%. Awarded the ‘Delivery Performance in SCM Practice’ (2021-Q3) and ‘Amber Award for Working as One’ (2022-Q1) for outstanding teamwork, contributing to a 20% increase in project success rates.

Education

Master in Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics