I’m a design researcher and digital experience designer who turns insights into clear, thoughtful digital experiences. I enjoy creating simple, useful, and engaging interfaces with care and purpose. I’m a quick learner and quiet problem-solver who loves taking on new challenges, continuously improving, and exploring fresh ideas—outside of work too (especially cats, coffee, and all things creative).

Rakhi Menon

I’m a design researcher and digital experience designer who turns insights into clear, thoughtful digital experiences. I enjoy creating simple, useful, and engaging interfaces with care and purpose. I’m a quick learner and quiet problem-solver who loves taking on new challenges, continuously improving, and exploring fresh ideas—outside of work too (especially cats, coffee, and all things creative).

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I’m a design researcher and digital experience designer who turns insights into clear, thoughtful digital experiences. I enjoy creating simple, useful, and engaging interfaces with care and purpose.

I’m a quick learner and quiet problem-solver who loves taking on new challenges, continuously improving, and exploring fresh ideas—outside of work too (especially cats, coffee, and all things creative).

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Tutor at Aquarelle
June 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026
Conducted engaging educational art sessions for children, fostering creativity and confidence. Adapted teaching methods for different learning styles to maintain a supportive and inclusive environment. Developed lesson plans balancing structured learning with artistic exploration. Built strong relationships with students and parents, demonstrating patience, reliability, and dedication.
Digital Designer at Designit
July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Led a high-profile project for a well-known telecommunications company, enhancing internal OSS licensing tools and achieving a 15% reduction in review time. Collaborated on diverse projects across banking, tourism, engineering, and technology sectors, delivering solutions for insurance claims and employee experience improvements. Managed design systems to ensure timely delivery of pixel-perfect screens. Executed multiple rapid-turnaround project pitches, creating assets including landing pages, illustrations, prototypes, icons, and posters, while contributing to internal studio initiatives.
Product Designer at Trisoul Solutions
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Designed and delivered B2B sales solutions for an international fashion and apparel marketplace. Developed research guidelines, conducted user interviews, and mapped user pain points. Drafted detailed user journeys to improve overall product usability. Created features supporting seamless user experience from trend analysis to prompted delivery.

Education

Master of Design Research at University of Auckland
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Master of Design Lifestyle Accessory Design at National Institute of Design
June 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor of Design Fashion Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology
May 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Student Exchange Program (Fashion & Textile Technology) at Buffalo State College (SUNY)
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

Industry Experience

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