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Hi, I am Nevil Patel - a UX/Product Designer and design researcher who blends hands-on product development with community-centered research. I lead interdisciplinary design initiatives across UC's DAAP and College of Arts & Sciences, conducting spatial and data-driven studies for urban systems while designing responsive web platforms for academic audiences. I enjoy turning complex information into intuitive interfaces that support learning, engagement, and accessibility. I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at UC's DAAP and building design systems and prototypes that scale across educational and healthcare contexts, collaborating with researchers, developers, and industry partners to translate insights into meaningful experiences.…Hi, I am Nevil Patel - a UX/Product Designer and design researcher who blends hands-on product development with community-centered research. I lead interdisciplinary design initiatives across UC's DAAP and College of Arts & Sciences, conducting spatial and data-driven studies for urban systems while designing responsive web platforms for academic audiences. I enjoy turning complex information into intuitive interfaces that support learning, engagement, and accessibility. I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at UC's DAAP and building design systems and prototypes that scale across educational and healthcare contexts, collaborating with researchers, developers, and industry partners to translate insights into meaningful experiences.

Nevil Patel

UX Designer, Product Designer, Designer, +4

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Hi, I am Nevil Patel - a UX/Product Designer and design researcher who blends hands-on product development with community-centered research. I lead interdisciplinary design initiatives across UC's DAAP and College of Arts & Sciences, conducting spatial and data-driven studies for urban systems while designing responsive web platforms for academic audiences. I enjoy turning complex information into intuitive interfaces that support learning, engagement, and accessibility. I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at UC's DAAP and building design systems and prototypes that scale across educational and healthcare contexts, collaborating with researchers, developers, and industry partners to translate insights into meaningful experiences.…Hi, I am Nevil Patel - a UX/Product Designer and design researcher who blends hands-on product development with community-centered research. I lead interdisciplinary design initiatives across UC's DAAP and College of Arts & Sciences, conducting spatial and data-driven studies for urban systems while designing responsive web platforms for academic audiences. I enjoy turning complex information into intuitive interfaces that support learning, engagement, and accessibility. I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at UC's DAAP and building design systems and prototypes that scale across educational and healthcare contexts, collaborating with researchers, developers, and industry partners to translate insights into meaningful experiences.

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Hi, I am Nevil Patel - a UX/Product Designer and design researcher who blends hands-on product development with community-centered research. I lead interdisciplinary design initiatives across UC’s DAAP and College of Arts & Sciences, conducting spatial and data-driven studies for urban systems while designing responsive web platforms for academic audiences. I enjoy turning complex information into intuitive interfaces that support learning, engagement, and accessibility.

I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at UC’s DAAP and building design systems and prototypes that scale across educational and healthcare contexts, collaborating with researchers, developers, and industry partners to translate insights into meaningful experiences.

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Graduate Research & Web Design Assistant at University of Cincinnati (DAAP & A&S)

August 1, 2025 - Present

Lead interdisciplinary design research and digital product initiatives across DAAP and the College of Arts & Sciences. Conduct spatial and community-based research for an urban alleyway systems project using mapping and data synthesis, while designing and developing responsive web platforms for the College of Arts & Sciences.

Junior Graphic Designer (UX & Branding) at Because Branding & Marketing Agency

December 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025

Contributed to UX research and interface development for Swiftchat AI, and other AI-powered platforms, supporting information architecture and responsive UI systems. Developed wireframes and visual prototypes in collaboration with senior designers and developers, while assisting in branding, marketing, and experiential design campaigns across healthcare and education sectors.

Design Intern (Type & Cultural Research) at The Typecraft Initiative

May 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Collaborated on developing a Rabari embroidery-inspired typeface, translating traditional motifs into a structured typographic system through cultural research and digitization. Conducted research on other indigenous Indian tribes and art forms, while contributing AR filters and interactive exhibition elements for IOTA 24, supporting immersive cultural storytelling and spatial experiences.

UI/UX Designer at Contra Farms

May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025

Contributed to a student- and faculty-led startup developing an IoT-enabled hydroponic farming system, translating complex operational data into an intuitive dashboard and mobile app. Collaborated with developers, product designers, and hydroponic experts to validate feasibility, define workflows, and conduct iterative testing, supporting integrated hardware-software product development.