I am a passionate Product Designer currently studying MS in Human-Computer Interaction, driven to create accessible and user-friendly digital experiences. I have hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead research, design systems, and develop prototypes that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. With a background in Computer Engineering and a proven track record in UX internships and leadership roles, I am excited to continue solving complex design challenges and delivering impactful, accessible solutions for diverse users and industries.

Mehek Somai

I am a passionate Product Designer currently studying MS in Human-Computer Interaction, driven to create accessible and user-friendly digital experiences. I have hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead research, design systems, and develop prototypes that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. With a background in Computer Engineering and a proven track record in UX internships and leadership roles, I am excited to continue solving complex design challenges and delivering impactful, accessible solutions for diverse users and industries.

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I am a passionate Product Designer currently studying MS in Human-Computer Interaction, driven to create accessible and user-friendly digital experiences. I have hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead research, design systems, and develop prototypes that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

With a background in Computer Engineering and a proven track record in UX internships and leadership roles, I am excited to continue solving complex design challenges and delivering impactful, accessible solutions for diverse users and industries.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Design Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology
May 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Spearheaded design creatives for more than 10 campus events driving a 40% increase in digital engagement and 25% growth in followers. Supervised a team of four designers, improving quality and reducing revision cycles by 30% through structured feedback. Produced accessible visual assets that contributed to a 20% rise in event attendance and enhanced brand perception.
Team Lead Design Assistant at RIT Graduate School
May 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Spearheaded design creatives for a range of campus events, contributing significantly to increased digital engagement and social media follower growth. Supervised a team of designers, enhancing output quality and efficiency through structured feedback. Created accessible event visuals that boosted attendance and brand recognition.
UX Design Intern at Ecolab
August 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Led UX design for two critical B2B SaaS projects focused on restaurant management platforms by creating sitemaps, user flows, and over 50 responsive screens. Designed reusable design system components and error states across multiple use cases to ensure consistent UX. Initiated cross-functional collaboration with product owners, developers, and designers to align on feature goals while advocating for users. Conducted competitor analysis of 10+ companies and formulated strategic recommendations.
UX Design Co-op at Ecolab
August 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Led UX design efforts for two critical B2B SaaS projects focused on restaurant management, creating sitemaps, user flows, and over 50 responsive screens. Designed reusable design system components and error states to ensure consistency across multiple use cases. Initiated and led cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to align on design goals and user needs, acting as an advocate for users. Conducted competitor analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
Founder at 360 Creatives
July 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Founded and grew a bespoke art product startup serving over 250 customers with 95% positive feedback. Achieved 30% monthly revenue growth through strategic marketing and business development initiatives.
UI/UX Intern at Knowledge Units
July 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Redesigned websites for seven clients from diverse industries to improve information architecture, branding, and visual clarity supporting business objectives. Identified usability gaps using heuristic principles to inform redesign strategies that enhanced navigation and decreased cognitive load. Created over 40 wireframes and 20 high-fidelity mockups to translate user needs into prototypes for iterative development.
Founder at 360 Creatives
July 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Founded and grew a bespoke art product startup serving over 250 customers with 95% positive feedback. Achieved substantial monthly revenue growth through strategic marketing and business development initiatives.
UI/UX Intern at Knowledge Units
July 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Redesigned websites for seven clients across different industries, enhancing information architecture, branding, and visual clarity. Identified usability issues guided by heuristic principles to improve navigation and reduce cognitive load. Developed detailed wireframes and high-fidelity mockups, collaborating closely with developers to ensure design intent and smooth implementation.

Education

MS Human-Computer Interaction at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering at College Of Engineering Pune
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
MS Human-Computer Interaction at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
B.Tech Computer Engineering at College of Engineering Pune
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods