I'm Nanditha Sathyanarayanan, a UI/UX designer and researcher who thrives at the intersection of human-centered design and technology. I specialize in crafting seamless SaaS experiences, digital accessibility, and empathetic research that informs product strategy. My work spans startups to enterprise initiatives, with a focus on inclusive design and measurable impact, like reducing onboarding time, improving accessibility, and bridging the gap for differently-abled users. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and sharing learnings through research publication.

Nanditha Sathyanarayanan

I'm Nanditha Sathyanarayanan, a UI/UX designer and researcher who thrives at the intersection of human-centered design and technology. I specialize in crafting seamless SaaS experiences, digital accessibility, and empathetic research that informs product strategy. My work spans startups to enterprise initiatives, with a focus on inclusive design and measurable impact, like reducing onboarding time, improving accessibility, and bridging the gap for differently-abled users. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and sharing learnings through research publication.

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I’m Nanditha Sathyanarayanan, a UI/UX designer and researcher who thrives at the intersection of human-centered design and technology. I specialize in crafting seamless SaaS experiences, digital accessibility, and empathetic research that informs product strategy.

My work spans startups to enterprise initiatives, with a focus on inclusive design and measurable impact, like reducing onboarding time, improving accessibility, and bridging the gap for differently-abled users. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and sharing learnings through research publication.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
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Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Experience Designer at WongDoody + Infosys - Intel Unison (B2B)
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Conducted empathic research to bridge the gap between dyslexic subtypes and assistive technology. Based on the Five Stages of Design Thinking, an application named ‘Re Quest’ was developed to identify dyslexic subtypes through a gamified cognitive testing process, resulting in a personalised toolkit. Re Quest was successfully tested among dyslexic readers and achieved 100% user satisfaction for engagement and ease of use; currently under development. Developed skills in time management, balancing business constraints and creating end to end project timelines. Drafted a research paper for publication to highlight the novel insights uncovered through this project.
UI/UX Designer at Utsaah Labs - Indian Institute of Science (IISc) LifeBox & Insulin Pump
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Led design activities for LifeBox and Insulin Pump initiatives, including dashboards, design systems, visual design, and user journey mapping; mapped dependencies across stakeholders; contributed to prototypes and testing with hospital staff.
UX Engineering Analyst at Accenture + Avanade - Avanade
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Experience Design for Avanade projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into UX-focused engineering solutions.
Student Assistant at Inclusive Design Lab, TU Delft
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Audited the lab’s website for WCAG POUR issues (10+ issues) and improved digital accessibility; created artefacts to showcase completed projects; conducted market research, user journey mapping, and stakeholder analysis for Lifebox (James Dyson Award & Lexus Design Award) to improve hospital staff interfaces for critical information communication; designed interfaces for Lifebox to support heart viability monitoring.
Lead Experience Designer at WongDoody + Infosys - Intel Unison (B2B)
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Conducted empathetic research to bridge the gap between dyslexic subtypes and assistive technology. Based on the Five Stages of Design Thinking, developed ‘ReQuest’ to identify dyslexic subtypes through gamified cognitive testing, resulting in a personalized toolkit. ReQuest was tested among dyslexic readers and achieved 100% user satisfaction for engagement and ease of use; currently under development. Managed timelines and created end-to-end project plans; drafted a research paper highlighting novel insights from the project.
UI/UX Designer at Utsaah Labs - Indian Institute of Science (IISc) - LifeBox & Insulin Pump
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Led user-centered design for LifeBox and Insulin Pump interfaces; conducted user research, prototyping, and usability testing to improve critical information communication for hospital staff and patients.
UX Engineering Analyst at Accenture + Avanade - Experience Design for Avanade (Bangalore)
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Contributed to end-to-end UX engineering for Avanade projects; conducted user research, created flows and prototypes, and supported design system development and stakeholder alignment.
Student Assistant at Inclusive Design Lab - Digital Accessibility, TU Delft
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Audited the lab's website for WCAG POUR issues (10+ issues resolved), improved digital accessibility, and created artefacts to showcase lab projects. Conducted market research, user journey mapping, and stakeholder analysis for 'Lifebox' (James Dyson Award and Lexus Design Award) to design interfaces communicating critical information to hospital staff; led the 'FunVerse 1.0' extracurricular event to strengthen community and collaboration within the design department.

Education

Master of Science (Specialization - Design for Interactions) at TU Delft
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Bachelor of Design (Specialisation - Interaction Design) at PES University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Graduation Project - Cognitive Perception for Dyslexic Readers at TU Delft / The National Library of the Netherlands (KB)
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Master of Science (Specialization - Design for Interactions) at TU Delft, Netherlands
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Bachelor of Design (Specialisation - Interaction Design) at PES University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
UX Design Professional Certificate at Google, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025

Qualifications

UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences