UX Researcher

A UX Researcher emphasizes on comprehending user behavior, needs, and motivations through observational process, task analysis, and other feedback methods. The UX Researcher works with teams of designers, product managers, and engineers to evolve new features.

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Kamaksh Gangani

UX Head

13 years of industry experience

An experienced Design Thinker with a passion for Psychology, Kamaksh has solved design problems for several large enterprises. Currently the UX Head for a Bangalore based Software company and the UX Lead for a UK based publishing company, he has conducted over 40 workshops and mentored 100 design students.

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Aksha Sachdev

Associate Director l User Experience Strategist

11 years of industry experience

As a highly qualified UX Designer, Aksha has collaborated with multiple companies to optimise their digital offering as a project and product lead. An alumnus from Jai Hind and Hyper Island, her expertise extends to various fields, including Industry Landscaping, User Research, Business Analysis and User Testing to name a few.

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Aparna Ashok

Service Design

10 years of industry experience

Aparna is a technology anthropologist, service designer and AI ethics researcher. She leverages her background in social enterprise and UX Research to apply ethical foresight in the design of emerging technology products. She consults with companies and government agencies on protecting human considerations when implementing large-scale digital innovation.

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KEY SKILLS

Ability to craft a research plan with clear plan with clear objectives
Collecting data
Problem-solving
Good with handling data and analysing it
Presentation skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Knowledge about a field which studies human behaviour such as behavioural economics, cognitive science, psychology, etc.
Empathy- understanding what the user wants
Team player
Good understanding of the design process

PROS

Creative career
Very versatile
In depth knowledge about a field depending on the project
You can work on multiple projects- more variety and less monotonous
The best option if you love the problem solving process
You get to build digital products
You end up being responsible for the smooth functioning of all things digital
Constant room for growth as it is a very dynamic and an in-demand field

CONS

Challenging field if you have to build a product for a domain you are not familiar with
Client may not always give out all the information needed
Complex and stressful
Client may have unrealistic demands
Articulating the technical details with the client and balancing the business talk

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GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Consultancies
Tech companies
Product Design Firms
Freelance (after professional work experience)
Startup Companies

Quick learner
Curiosity
Good at convincing people
Some experience in the field
Good at making decisions
Analytical and interpersonal skills
Organised

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