I am a Strategic UX Designer with a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in zero-to-one product development and design systems for complex, data-intensive platforms. I translate stakeholder requirements into high-fidelity interaction models that prioritize transparency and efficiency, and I am currently advancing AI-human collaboration by optimizing LLM performance through RLHF and the design of predictive UI patterns.

Prachi Katkade

I am a Strategic UX Designer with a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in zero-to-one product development and design systems for complex, data-intensive platforms. I translate stakeholder requirements into high-fidelity interaction models that prioritize transparency and efficiency, and I am currently advancing AI-human collaboration by optimizing LLM performance through RLHF and the design of predictive UI patterns.

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I am a Strategic UX Designer with a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in zero-to-one product development and design systems for complex, data-intensive platforms.

I translate stakeholder requirements into high-fidelity interaction models that prioritize transparency and efficiency, and I am currently advancing AI-human collaboration by optimizing LLM performance through RLHF and the design of predictive UI patterns.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

UX Designer at Heartland Community Network
July 1, 2025 - Present
Directed zero-to-one product development for the HCN Portal, delivering 20+ responsive prototypes using Figma to streamline internal communication; led IA reviews and Card Sorting to restructure admin workflows, increasing task completion by 30%; Designed AI-driven features including predictive search and automated recommendations, mapping user journeys with Miro to reduce cognitive load; Bridged design-to-development gaps by coordinating with backend teams via Jira to ensure high visual fidelity during implementation.
Research Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Developed strategic visual and written artifacts to clarify research objectives for diverse participants; analyzed field notes and recordings to identify friction points and translated findings into accessible, user-centered tools; presented design solutions and thematic analyses to academic teams.
Research Digital Civic Intern at Northumbria University (Gateshead Council)
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Evaluated community engagement through primary research and stakeholder interviews to inform digital civic tools; synthesized qualitative data from 50+ surveys and 12 interviews into data-driven insights using Tableau; proposed digital strategies balancing technical implementation with ecological goals to enhance local participation and public awareness.
UX Design Intern at Manastik
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Led end-to-end UI design for the DADT healthcare app using Adobe XD and Figma, significantly improving accessibility for elderly patients, caregivers, and clinicians; boosted user satisfaction by 25% through Clinical User Research and Usability Testing with 25+ participants; integrated ServiceNow for automated data management and cross-platform workflow automation; engineered high-fidelity prototypes and managed digital brand presence using Adobe Creative Cloud to increase user interaction.

Education

MS in Human Computer Interaction Design at Indiana University Bloomington
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
B.Design in User Experience at MIT WPU
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services