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Hi, I’m Manaswini Kalpathy, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States, currently relocating to Melbourne in February 2026. I bring 5+ years of experience across healthcare, retail, aviation, and enterprise products, translating research into intuitive experiences across web and mobile. I work with cross-functional teams to create engaging interfaces and scalable design systems while guiding brands from discovery to execution. I’ve partnered with Fortune 50 companies including Kroger, Elevance Health, and Boeing to boost engagement and streamline workflows, and I’m patent-pending for an aviation UX concept. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, human-centered design and continuously learning to improve how people interact with technology.…Hi, I’m Manaswini Kalpathy, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States, currently relocating to Melbourne in February 2026. I bring 5+ years of experience across healthcare, retail, aviation, and enterprise products, translating research into intuitive experiences across web and mobile. I work with cross-functional teams to create engaging interfaces and scalable design systems while guiding brands from discovery to execution. I’ve partnered with Fortune 50 companies including Kroger, Elevance Health, and Boeing to boost engagement and streamline workflows, and I’m patent-pending for an aviation UX concept. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, human-centered design and continuously learning to improve how people interact with technology.

Manaswini Kalpathy

UX Designer, UI Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Manaswini Kalpathy, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States, currently relocating to Melbourne in February 2026. I bring 5+ years of experience across healthcare, retail, aviation, and enterprise products, translating research into intuitive experiences across web and mobile. I work with cross-functional teams to create engaging interfaces and scalable design systems while guiding brands from discovery to execution. I’ve partnered with Fortune 50 companies including Kroger, Elevance Health, and Boeing to boost engagement and streamline workflows, and I’m patent-pending for an aviation UX concept. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, human-centered design and continuously learning to improve how people interact with technology.…Hi, I’m Manaswini Kalpathy, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States, currently relocating to Melbourne in February 2026. I bring 5+ years of experience across healthcare, retail, aviation, and enterprise products, translating research into intuitive experiences across web and mobile. I work with cross-functional teams to create engaging interfaces and scalable design systems while guiding brands from discovery to execution. I’ve partnered with Fortune 50 companies including Kroger, Elevance Health, and Boeing to boost engagement and streamline workflows, and I’m patent-pending for an aviation UX concept. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, human-centered design and continuously learning to improve how people interact with technology.

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Hi, I’m Manaswini Kalpathy, a UX/UI Designer based in the United States, currently relocating to Melbourne in February 2026. I bring 5+ years of experience across healthcare, retail, aviation, and enterprise products, translating research into intuitive experiences across web and mobile. I work with cross-functional teams to create engaging interfaces and scalable design systems while guiding brands from discovery to execution.

I’ve partnered with Fortune 50 companies including Kroger, Elevance Health, and Boeing to boost engagement and streamline workflows, and I’m patent-pending for an aviation UX concept. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, human-centered design and continuously learning to improve how people interact with technology.

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UX/UI Designer at Makae Design Studio

September 1, 2024 - Present

Led UX/UI design for 15+ client businesses across e-commerce, wellness, retail, and service industries. Conducted UX research, usability testing, and journey mapping, improving product engagement by 30%. Designed complete brand identities and digital experiences, increasing client recognition by 40%. Managed end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery → IA → wireframes → high-fidelity UI → developer handoff.

Product Design Intern at Kroger

May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Consent Strategy | Web & Mobile | Research-heavy role. Led research for Kroger’s consent strategy across 500+ users, informing 80% of strategic decisions. Created journey maps, surveys, and research synthesis artifacts to guide design direction. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, improving alignment by 25%. Designed wireframes and UI concepts that improved navigation by 30%.

UX/UI Design Co-op at Elevance Health

March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Enterprise Platforms | Brand System Migration. Contributed to the brand system redesign across 30+ digital products, ensuring consistency and usability. Conducted usability testing, reducing user integration issues by 20%. Presented market research findings to senior leadership including the CMO, influencing digital strategy. Redesigned digital assets, resulting in increased user engagement across branded platforms.

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant at University of Cincinnati

August 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024

Assisted teaching across 5+ design courses, delivering lectures and supporting curriculum development. Supported UX research initiatives including the MDes website redesign project. Mentored students on design principles and industry tools.

Freelance UX/UI & Visual Designer at Remote

July 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022

Delivered UX/UI and branding solutions for startups and small businesses. Collaborated with notable companies, including Infor, Eat Confetti, and Nea.Inc, successfully completing 30+ projects that improved visual identity and business outcomes.

Graphic Designer at Kaftan Company

May 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Led the design direction by creating mood boards, style boards, tech packs, graphics and illustrations, while sourcing fabrics and trims for the SS19 resort wear collection. Developed patterns, draped fabric, designed prints, and crafted samples, contributing directly to the creation of the SS19 resort wear line.

Volunteer at StandUp for Kids

August 1, 2025 - Present

Create graphics and update website content to support outreach and fundraising. Improve clarity and usability across digital materials for youth and donors.

UX Researcher at Boeing x Live Well

January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Conducted UX research to improve flight attendant workflows using AR-based tools. Identified key opportunities (overhead bin management, safety demos). Delivered research insights, journey maps, and design recommendations. Patent pending for innovative aviation UX (Kids Zone design).

UX /UI Designer at Cincinnati Cohort Biomarker Program

August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Conducted qualitative & quantitative research to identify barriers in volunteer recruitment. Designed wireframes and prototypes in Figma & Adobe XD.

Volunteer at StandUp for Kids (Non-profit)

August 1, 2025 - Present

Create graphics and update website content to support outreach and fundraising. Improve clarity and usability across digital materials for youth and donors.