I'm Vanshika Bhagat, a Product Designer based in San Francisco with a passion for shaping intuitive experiences at the intersection of AI, content, and user needs. I designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes that increased user engagement by 20% by making interactions feel intuitive and credible. In cross-functional teams, I led discovery through remote interviews and qualitative studies, built scalable design systems, and collaborated with product managers and developers across 20+ SaaS and B2B platforms for Fortune 500 clients. I redesigned India's largest government insurance app for 1M+ users, achieving a 21% lift in user satisfaction through accessible and inclusive design. I mentor junior designers and stay aligned with evolving UI/UX trends to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned experiences.…

Vanshika Bhagat

I'm Vanshika Bhagat, a Product Designer based in San Francisco with a passion for shaping intuitive experiences at the intersection of AI, content, and user needs. I designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes that increased user engagement by 20% by making interactions feel intuitive and credible. In cross-functional teams, I led discovery through remote interviews and qualitative studies, built scalable design systems, and collaborated with product managers and developers across 20+ SaaS and B2B platforms for Fortune 500 clients. I redesigned India's largest government insurance app for 1M+ users, achieving a 21% lift in user satisfaction through accessible and inclusive design. I mentor junior designers and stay aligned with evolving UI/UX trends to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned experiences.…

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I’m Vanshika Bhagat, a Product Designer based in San Francisco with a passion for shaping intuitive experiences at the intersection of AI, content, and user needs. I designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes that increased user engagement by 20% by making interactions feel intuitive and credible.

In cross-functional teams, I led discovery through remote interviews and qualitative studies, built scalable design systems, and collaborated with product managers and developers across 20+ SaaS and B2B platforms for Fortune 500 clients. I redesigned India’s largest government insurance app for 1M+ users, achieving a 21% lift in user satisfaction through accessible and inclusive design. I mentor junior designers and stay aligned with evolving UI/UX trends to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned experiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at CNN
August 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Aim to explore how AI can enhance trust and engagement in journalism by re-imagining content formats for a digital-first audience. Designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement by creating interaction models that felt intuitive and credible.
User Experience Designer at Accenture
August 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Led product discovery across 20+ SaaS and B2B platforms for Fortune 500 clients including Unilever and PharmaRack, collaborating with PMs, developers, and marketing teams to deliver user-centered solutions that contributed to an 8% Q2 revenue increase. Developed comprehensive design systems and component libraries across multiple client platforms to ensure consistency, scalability, and design quality while enabling rapid iteration and cross-team collaboration. Spearheaded the Lean Production SaaS portal transformation from concept to launch (100+ hours of user research, 200+ high-fidelity screens, 16 optimized workflows), delivering measurable gains in task efficiency and user satisfaction. Created Metaverse concept interfaces using Unity and Blender to boost stakeholder engagement by 60% and guide long-term innovation roadmap.
Product Designer at Microsoft
June 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Designed accessible educational games for visually impaired users, demonstrating thorough understanding of the design process from research through testing. Delivered high-fidelity prototypes with accessible motion and visual design elements that informed feature prioritization.
Product Designer at CNN
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Aimed to explore how AI can enhance trust and engagement in journalism by reimagining content for a digital-first audience. Designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement by creating interaction models that felt intuitive and credible.
User Experience Designer at Accenture
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Led product discovery through remote user interviews and qualitative studies to address trust concerns in AI-generated content, defining key problems and prototyping solutions. Led the Lean Production SaaS portal transformation, including 100+ hours of user research, 200+ high-fidelity screens, and streamlining 16 complex workflows to improve task efficiency and user satisfaction.
Product Designer at Microsoft
June 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Designed accessible educational game experiences for visually impaired users, delivering high-fidelity prototypes with visuals and motion enhancements for stakeholder presentations, influencing feature prioritization.
Product Designer at CNN
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Led AI-integrated storytelling prototypes for a digital-first audience; redesigned content formats and interaction models; established interaction patterns that felt intuitive and credible, contributing to a 20% increase in user engagement.
User Experience Designer at Accenture
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Directed UX strategy across 20+ SaaS and B2B platforms for Fortune 500 clients including Unilever and pharma clients; collaborated with PMs, developers, and marketing teams to deliver user-centered solutions that supported an 8% Q2 revenue increase. Led design system initiatives across multi-client platforms to ensure consistency, scalability, and design quality; mentored junior designers and facilitated design critiques.
Product Designer at Microsoft
June 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Designed accessible educational games for visually impaired users; delivered high-fidelity prototypes with visual aesthetics and motion enhancements for stakeholder presentations, directly influencing feature prioritization.
Product Designer at CNN
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Aimed to explore how AI can enhance trust and engagement in journalism by reimagining content formats for a digital-first audience. Designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement by creating interaction models that felt intuitive and credible.
User Experience Designer at Accenture
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Led product discovery through remote user interviews and qualitative studies to address trust concerns in AI-generated content; defined key problems and prototyped solutions. Contributed to 8% revenue growth through user-centered design across 20+ SaaS and B2B platforms; established design systems and ensured consistency across multiple digital platforms; mentored junior designers and facilitated design critiques.
Product Designer at Microsoft
June 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Designed accessible educational game experiences for visually impaired users; delivered high-fidelity prototypes with visual aesthetics and motion enhancements for stakeholder presentations, influencing feature prioritization and roadmap decisions.
User Experience Designer at Accenture
August 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Aimed to explore how AI can enhance trust and engagement in journalism by reimagining content formats for a digital-first audience. Designed and tested AI-integrated storytelling prototypes, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement by creating interaction models that felt intuitive and credible.
User Experience Designer at Accenture
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Led product discovery through remote user interviews and qualitative studies to address trust concerns in AI-generated content; defined key problems and prototyped solutions. Contributed to an 8% revenue increase through user-centered design decisions and ensured consistency and coherence in visual design across multiple digital platforms by developing comprehensive design systems and style guides that maintain brand integrity while enabling scalability.
Product Designer at Microsoft
June 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Designed accessible educational game experiences for visually impaired users, delivering high-fidelity prototypes with visual aesthetics and motion enhancements to influence feature prioritization. Created detailed wireframes, prototypes, and user flows using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to effectively communicate design ideas and rationale to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Education

Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Design in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts, San Francisco
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Merit Scholar
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Graduate Assistant
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Merit Scholar
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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