UX designer and HCI graduate student grounded in product design, fine art, and psychology. I combine human-centered research with strong visual craft to design experiences built around the people who use them. I enjoy translating research and brand needs into clear, conversion-focused interfaces through wireframing, prototyping, documentation, and polished visual communication.

Sailee Powar

UX designer and HCI graduate student grounded in product design, fine art, and psychology. I combine human-centered research with strong visual craft to design experiences built around the people who use them. I enjoy translating research and brand needs into clear, conversion-focused interfaces through wireframing, prototyping, documentation, and polished visual communication.

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UX designer and HCI graduate student grounded in product design, fine art, and psychology. I combine human-centered research with strong visual craft to design experiences built around the people who use them.

I enjoy translating research and brand needs into clear, conversion-focused interfaces through wireframing, prototyping, documentation, and polished visual communication.

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Work Experience

User Experience Designer at DePaul iD Lab
May 1, 2026 - Present
Contribute to cross-functional teams to develop high-fidelity, human-centered solutions.
UI/UX Design Intern at Peacock Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Led an end-to-end graduation project for a premium men’s footwear brand—from UX research through final website design. Translated high-end brand requirements into a cohesive, conversion-focused interface.
UI/UX Design Intern at Rite Design Studio
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed and launched three startup websites, aligning each with the brand’s goals and users. Created blog layouts and illustrations, and designed a milk-brand identity later selected for commercial development.
UI/UX Design Intern at Seven 11 Design
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed visuals and illustrations for millet-based product packaging to strengthen shelf appeal.
Graphic Design Intern at House of Mool (Muskurahat Foundation NGO)
November 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Created graphic concepts and T-shirt designs for a non-profit clothing line supporting charitable initiatives.

Education

M.S., Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University (College of Computing and Digital Media)
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
B.Des., Product Design at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
M.S., Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2027
B.Des., Product Design at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
M.S., Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
B.Des., Product Design at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
M.S., Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University (College of Computing and Digital Media)
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2027
B.Des., Product Design at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Design Psychology Masterclass (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Four Indian Design Registrations, Office of Intellectual Property India (2022)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Published research paper in Design Research Case Studies (IAAR, 2022)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2026
Design Psychology Masterclass (Udemy)
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2026
Four Indian Design Registrations (Paint Tray, Herb Planter, Coffee Machine, Baby Product Steriliser/Washer/Dryer), Office of Intellectual Property India
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Design Psychology Masterclass (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Four Indian Design Registrations — Office of Intellectual Property India (Paint Tray, Herb Planter, Coffee Machine, Baby Product Steriliser/Washer/Dryer)
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2026
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Design Psychology Masterclass (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026
Four Indian Design Registrations (Paint Tray, Herb Planter, Coffee Machine, Baby Product Steriliser/Washer/Dryer) — Office of Intellectual Property India
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2026
Published research paper in Design Research Case Studies (IAAR, 2022), Ch. 13
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Computers & Electronics

Experience Level

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