I’m a Product and UX/UI Designer with a background in building clear, thoughtful digital experiences across mobile and web. My work focuses on simplifying complex workflows and designing interfaces that feel intuitive, fast, and visually refined. I’ve worked on projects across fintech, media, and consumer products, including an 8-month design collaboration with CNN on a transparency-focused news experience and payment flow redesigns used by millions of banking users. My approach combines strong visual design with structured UX thinking - defining hierarchy, typography, and interaction patterns that help users move through tasks effortlessly. I primarily work in Figma, creating wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready UI systems. I enjoy collaborating closely with teams to refine ideas and deliver polished interfaces that are ready for development.

Vachan Batavia

I’m a Product and UX/UI Designer with a background in building clear, thoughtful digital experiences across mobile and web. My work focuses on simplifying complex workflows and designing interfaces that feel intuitive, fast, and visually refined. I’ve worked on projects across fintech, media, and consumer products, including an 8-month design collaboration with CNN on a transparency-focused news experience and payment flow redesigns used by millions of banking users. My approach combines strong visual design with structured UX thinking - defining hierarchy, typography, and interaction patterns that help users move through tasks effortlessly. I primarily work in Figma, creating wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready UI systems. I enjoy collaborating closely with teams to refine ideas and deliver polished interfaces that are ready for development.

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I’m a Product and UX/UI Designer with a background in building clear, thoughtful digital experiences across mobile and web. My work focuses on simplifying complex workflows and designing interfaces that feel intuitive, fast, and visually refined.

I’ve worked on projects across fintech, media, and consumer products, including an 8-month design collaboration with CNN on a transparency-focused news experience and payment flow redesigns used by millions of banking users. My approach combines strong visual design with structured UX thinking - defining hierarchy, typography, and interaction patterns that help users move through tasks effortlessly.

I primarily work in Figma, creating wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready UI systems. I enjoy collaborating closely with teams to refine ideas and deliver polished interfaces that are ready for development.

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Work Experience

Product Designer (Capstone Project) at CNN
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led stakeholder mapping with 40+ cross-demographic interviews to uncover trust gaps shaping CN N Lens design strategy. Conceptualized and prototyped CN N Lenses—mobile-first transparency layer with journalist bios, source context, and fact-check signals—validated through 5 rounds of usability testing and qualitative data analysis, yielding a 36% boost in reader trust. Embedded credibility markers and visual cues in article flow, increasing the likelihood readers complete articles by 2.4x.
UI/UX Designer at WINJIT TECHNOLOGIES
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Revamped Bank of Baroda’s mobile banking UX (M-Connect Plus to Bob World) with high-fidelity prototyping and usability testing, reducing failures by 50% and boosting success to 75% across 10M+ users in 3 months. Designed Equitas Bank’s 0→1 mobile credit card app end-to-end, transitioning from web-only to mobile with upfront card visibility and scalable design system, driving 287% growth and 11k activations in 6 months. Developed micro-interactions and UI enhancements for POP and nTan de mapas, improving usability scores in client reviews by 25%. Delivered internal pitch decks, UX audits, and low-fidelity mockups that secured 3 enterprise contracts.
Product Designer at TBK Deep GIRI
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Created the company’s first responsive website, establishing premium brand presence online and expanding visibility among architects, builders, and retail customers, resulting in a 15% sales increase and 60% higher user engagement within 8 weeks. Led play-based workshops with 100+ underprivileged children, refining the product through iterative testing to boost engagement.
Founding Product Designer at HAVI Gandhinagar
June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Built a 0→1 DIY robotic car kit using sustainable materials, prototyping, and user testing, achieving global bestseller status on Amazon and driving a 70% increase in overall product sales with a launch price of $39.96.
Product Design Intern at Web by Toys
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Invented a compact, portable playset through iterative feedback and material optimization, reducing storage needs by 30% and boosting engagement by 40%.
Product Designer (Capstone Project) at CNN San Francisco
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led stakeholder mapping and 40+ cross‑demographic interviews to surface key trust gaps shaping CNN Lens design strategy. Conceptualized and prototyped CNN Lens, a mobile‑first transparency layer with journalist bios, source context, and fact‑check signals; validated through 5 rounds of usability testing and qualitative analysis, yielding a 36% boost in trust.
UI/UX Designer at Winjit Technologies
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Revamped Bank of Baroda’s mobile banking UX (M‑Connect Plus to Bob World) with high‑fidelity prototyping and usability testing; reduced failure rate by 50% and increased successful interactions to 75% across 10M+ users. Designed end‑to‑end 0→1 mobile credit card application for Equitas Bank, driving 287% growth and 11k activations in 6 months. Developed micro‑interactions and UI enhancements for POP and tandem maps, improving usability scores by 25% in client reviews; delivered internal pitch decks and low‑fi mocks that secured 3 enterprise contracts.
Product Designer at TBK Deep Giri
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Created the company’s first responsive website to establish a premium online brand presence among architects, builders, and retail customers; resulting in a 15% sales increase and 60% higher user engagement within 8 weeks.
Founding Product Designer at HAVIGAN, Gandhinagar, India
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Founding Product Designer leading early product design efforts for a startup, shaping product direction, design systems, and user experience strategy.
Product Design Intern at Toys New Delhi, India
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Innovated a compact, portable playset through iterative feedback and material optimization; reduced storage needs by 30% and boosted engagement by 40%.
Founding Product Designer at HAVI
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Designed and launched a 0→1 DIY robotic car kit using sustainable materials, rapid prototyping, and iterative testing; scaled to a global bestseller on Amazon, driving a 70% increase in sales at launch and enabling shipping of impactful consumer products.
Remote Product Designer at Green Stand
November 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with redesigning planner and reviewer workflows to enable scalable monitoring and verification of tree plantings. Redesigned TreeTracker 2.0 iOS workflow to target a 50–60% increase in successfully verified tree submissions.

Education

Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Product Design at United World Institute of Design
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Design at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Product Design at United World Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Product Design at United World Institute of Design
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Google UX Professional Certification
January 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Google UX Professional Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Google UX Professional Design
January 1, 2022 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Retail