Meenal Dobariya

Usability & Accessibility Specialist / Product Designer at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Led end-to-end UX for a zero-to-one enterprise course planning platform, replacing spreadsheet-based workflows with scalable, admin-friendly experiences. Collaborated with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders to scope and deliver phased improvements under tight academic timelines. Improved planning efficiency by ~40% by simplifying high-risk workflows and reducing error-prone steps. Defined IA and interaction patterns for complex, data-dense admin tables and scheduling logic; validated flows for accuracy, error prevention, and system clarity. Embedded WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility into core workflows and reusable components; conducted audits and remediated issues (keyboard navigation, focus states, contrast, screen reader considerations). Strengthened design-system consistency by building reusable components aligned with the Illinois Theme Library.

UI/UX Designer at Planck Technology, USA

Designed and shipped end-to-end responsive web and mobile-first experiences for client-facing digital products, translating business requirements into user-centered solutions from discovery through implementation. Increased user engagement by 25% through iterative design, usability testing, and data-informed refinements. Led a website responsive redesign improving conversion by 17% by clarifying hierarchy and streamlining user journeys. Built and maintained a Figma design system to improve consistency and cross-team efficiency; ensured design feasibility and quality through close dev collaboration. Worked in agile delivery (backlog grooming, sprint planning, design reviews) to align design execution with development timelines.

Product Designer at Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Supported user-centered design through journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, contributing to a 32% increase in engagement. Improved information architecture using card sorting and tree testing, helping reduce support inquiries by 13%. Designed accessible, responsive interfaces aligned with UI and accessibility best practices; documented shared design standards.