I am a UX designer with a strong foundation in research and interaction design, shaped by my architecture background. I translate user needs into intuitive design solutions through systematic research, prototyping in Figma, and usability testing. I'm eager to contribute at any stage of the design process, from discovery to delivery, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to align branding, strategy, and UX goals.

Spandana Shivaram

I am a UX designer with a strong foundation in research and interaction design, shaped by my architecture background. I translate user needs into intuitive design solutions through systematic research, prototyping in Figma, and usability testing. I'm eager to contribute at any stage of the design process, from discovery to delivery, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to align branding, strategy, and UX goals.

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I am a UX designer with a strong foundation in research and interaction design, shaped by my architecture background. I translate user needs into intuitive design solutions through systematic research, prototyping in Figma, and usability testing.

I’m eager to contribute at any stage of the design process, from discovery to delivery, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to align branding, strategy, and UX goals.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance UX/UI & Branding Designer at Themed by Sneha Chopra
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Led the complete UX and UI redesign for a luxury event styling brand. Designed responsive web flows and organized content architecture using Figma and Notion. Delivered branding and storytelling that aligned with the client's emotional vision and business goals. Built client-ready templates and ensured long-term usability for non-tech stakeholders.
Junior Architect at Innovatecture
October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Monitored an end-to-end execution of a corporate interiors project. Developed conceptual layouts, design drafts, and 3D visualizations. Gained experience in managing timelines, vendor coordination, and space usability.
Architect Intern at Dhruva Associates and Landscape Architects
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Contributed fresh, modern ideas across residential and commercial design projects. Created detailed drawings, rendered models, and participated in design reviews. Helped enhance firm's visual design presentations with storytelling and concept clarity.
UX and Web Designer at Themed by Sneha Chopra (Event Styling Business)
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Led full UX redesign, enhancing user engagement and accessibility. Conducted surveys (n=48) and usability tests (n=12) to uncover navigation and content hierarchy improvements. Developed a Figma design system with reusable components, streamlining design-to-development handoff. Collaborated with client to align branding, strategy, and UX goals, achieving 4m 6s average session duration (50% above benchmark) and 2.4 pages per session.
Architect at Dhruva Associates and Landscape Architects
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Applied human-centered design principles to spatial projects, improving clarity and stakeholder alignment. Developed wireframes, diagrams, and 3D visuals to communicate design intent and support faster decision-making. Collaborated with engineers and consultants to resolve design challenges, experience now directly supporting UX teamwork.

Education

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Qualifications

UX Design Diploma
June 5, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Certificate - AI for Designers
January 1, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture
August 16, 2017 - July 12, 2023

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other