Hi, I’m Harshini Kandagaddala, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States with 5+ years of experience designing responsive web and mobile products for startups and international clients. I specialize in user research, interaction design, and accessibility, and I’m known for turning insights into intuitive digital experiences that boost user satisfaction and engagement. I excel at building scalable design systems, creating data-driven design solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally from idea to delivery. I translate insights into high-impact experiences that improve usability by up to 60% and streamline design-to-development handoffs by 30%.

Harshini Kandagaddala

Hi, I’m Harshini Kandagaddala, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States with 5+ years of experience designing responsive web and mobile products for startups and international clients. I specialize in user research, interaction design, and accessibility, and I’m known for turning insights into intuitive digital experiences that boost user satisfaction and engagement. I excel at building scalable design systems, creating data-driven design solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally from idea to delivery. I translate insights into high-impact experiences that improve usability by up to 60% and streamline design-to-development handoffs by 30%.

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Hi, I’m Harshini Kandagaddala, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States with 5+ years of experience designing responsive web and mobile products for startups and international clients. I specialize in user research, interaction design, and accessibility, and I’m known for turning insights into intuitive digital experiences that boost user satisfaction and engagement.

I excel at building scalable design systems, creating data-driven design solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally from idea to delivery. I translate insights into high-impact experiences that improve usability by up to 60% and streamline design-to-development handoffs by 30%.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Product Designer at IP Inc.
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end UX/UI for Sip and Sip AI (0 → 1), owning research, flows, dashboards, landing pages, monetization flows, and AI-powered audience persona features across web and mobile.
UX Designer at ASU Next Lab
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Executed comprehensive user research and usability testing for VR projects, increasing retention by 40% and improving engagement across XR and desktop platforms.
UX Design Intern at Biscuit Beacon
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Designed and launched 5+ responsive web and mobile interfaces, improving overall user satisfaction scores by 25% through better layout, color theory, and typography.
UX Design Intern at Connectin Mothers Initiative
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Improved user engagement by designing website and social experiences aligned with organizational goals, enhancing accessibility and interaction quality. Established design guidelines and wireframes to ensure consistency.
UX/UI Designer at Virtual Infotech Solution
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Led end-to-end UI/UX design for multiple client web and mobile applications, delivering user-centered interfaces with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and achieving a 25% improvement in overall user satisfaction.
UX Designer Intern at Biscuit Beacon
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Designed and launched 5+ responsive web and mobile interfaces, improving overall user satisfaction by 25% through better layout, color theory, and typography.
UX Designer Intern at Connecting Mothers Initiative
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Improved user engagement by designing website and social experiences aligned with organizational goals, establishing design guidelines and wireframes ensuring consistency and accessibility across the site.
Product Designer at Sip Inc.
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led end-to-end UX/UI for Sip and Sip AI (0 → 1), owning research, flows, dashboards, landing pages, monetization flows, and AI-powered audience persona features across web and mobile.

Education

Master of Science in User Experience (HCI) at Arizona State University, Tempe
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Architecture at School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
Master of Science in User Experience (HCI) at Arizona State University
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Architecture at School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021
Master of Science in User Experience (HCI) at Arizona State University
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Architecture at School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming