i'm sahil,
a product designer and
user experience researcher

currently researching designing in virtual reality for children at SETH Lab, IU Indianapolis as a Graduate Research Assistant.

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i'm sahil,
a product designer
and user experience
researcher

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MS Human-Computer Interaction

Indiana University, Indianapolis

Aug '24- May 26'

B. Tech. Computer Science Engineering

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology

2020-24

A firm believer in user-centered design and research, I create accessible, creative, and empathetic designs. My work enhances user experience while aligning with the company's vision, ensuring both user satisfaction and business success.

A firm believer in user-centered design and research, I create accessible, creative, and empathetic designs. My work enhances user experience while aligning with the company's vision, ensuring both user satisfaction and business success.

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  • User Research ✧ Interaction Design ✧ Augmented Reality ✧ Virtual Reality ✧ Machine Learning ✧ NLP ✧ Python ✧ Unity ✧ Figma ✧ Stakeholder Management ✧

  • User Research ✧ Interaction Design ✧ Augmented Reality ✧ Virtual Reality ✧ Machine Learning ✧ NLP ✧ Python ✧ Unity ✧ Figma ✧ Stakeholder Management ✧

Projects

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Research

XR

Visual Design

Spotify Un(Wrapped)

  • Conducted interviews and usability evaluations to uncover challenges with playlist management, music discovery, and social engagement.

  • Identified issues like confusing navigation, lack of in-app sharing, and low SUS score (53.13).

  • Proposed in-app song sharing, better playlist organization, and enhanced social discovery features.

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RecruitBox

  • Developed RecruitBox, a recruiter-focused dashboard to streamline job posting management and applicant tracking.​

  • Conducted user research, including Wizard of Oz studies and think-aloud sessions, to refine interface design and enhance usability.​

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Canvas

  • Conducted interviews and observations with students, professors, and faculty to identify Canvas LMS pain points using the Double Diamond Process.

  • Redesigned 15+ screens, boosting success rate by 117% and reducing time on task by 86% while creating a new to-do item.

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It's a (Mis)Match!

  • Examines university students' online dating experiences.

  • Reveals challenges, motivations, and trends through surveys, interviews, and analysis.

  • Highlights the opportunities and complexities of modern digital dating for young adults.

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DyslexiAR

  • Developed four mobile-based AR checks in Unity for early dyslexia screening in children based on the DALI (Dyslexia Assessment for Languages of India).

  • Created a support document for clinical expert reference.

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All

Research

XR

Visual Design

Spotify Un(Wrapped)

  • Conducted interviews and usability evaluations to uncover challenges with playlist management, music discovery, and social engagement.

  • Identified issues like confusing navigation, lack of in-app sharing, and low SUS score (53.13).

  • Proposed in-app song sharing, better playlist organization, and enhanced social discovery features.

Click to Read More

RecruitBox

  • Developed RecruitBox, a recruiter-focused dashboard to streamline job posting management and applicant tracking.​

  • Conducted user research, including Wizard of Oz studies and think-aloud sessions, to refine interface design and enhance usability.​

Click to Read More

Canvas

  • Identified Canvas LMS pain points through user interviews and observations using the Double Diamond Process.

  • Redesigned 15+ screens, boosting success rate by 117% and reducing time on task by 86%.

Click to Read More

It's a (Mis)Match!

  • Examines university students' online dating experiences.

  • Reveals challenges, motivations, and trends through surveys, interviews, and analysis.

  • Highlights the opportunities and complexities of modern digital dating for young adults.

Click to Read More

DyslexiAR

  • Developed four mobile-based AR checks in Unity for early dyslexia screening in children based on the DALI (Dyslexia Assessment for Languages of India).

  • Created a support document for clinical expert reference.

Click to Read More