# Kshitija D.

> Designer | CCA M.Des

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kshitijad

Hi! I’m a UX/Product Designer with 3+ years of experience designing intuitive, research-driven digital experiences across fintech, e-commerce, education, and healthcare. With a foundation in fashion design and a master's in Human-Computer Interaction, I specialize in crafting inclusive, scalable solutions—ranging from mobile apps to full design systems.

I'm passionate about AI, accessibility, and sustainability, and thrive on solving complex design challenges that enhance digital and physical experiences. I bring a systems-thinking approach, a strong sense of visual storytelling, and a drive to create user-centered products that deliver real impact.

## Work Experience
### Lead Guide @ Cotopaxi
Jan 2026 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Retail Guide @ Cotopaxi
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Product Designer @ Airdev
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
Designed high-fidelity user interfaces and contributed to multiple B2B and B2C platforms, including fintech and healthcare products.

### Founding Product Designer @ CastmeNow
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | New York, United States
Designed the design system and high-fidelity prototypes for a talent management platform, leveraging Figma and AI-powered tools.

### User Experience Designer @ Children's Creativity Museum
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States
Led UX strategy and design execution for a digital museum experience targeted at children (ages 2–12).

### Graduate Teaching Assistant @ California College of the Arts
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States
Course: Core IxD: Design Research
TA for sophomore undergraduate students

### User Experience Designer @ iWork Technologies - IWORKTECH
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Worked across mobile and web to design an education technology app used by teachers and students.

### Social Media Manager @ Silica Institute
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Developed and executed content strategies across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to strengthen brand identity, grow community engagement, and support campaign rollouts.

### Textile Designer @ Whats Down
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Designed and developed custom textile prints, translating seasonal and competitor trends into client-focused concepts while ensuring production-ready deliverables.

### Associate Designer @ Creative Group
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Designed and delivered 500+ seasonal product offerings for clients, including Tally Weijl, Inditex, Aeropostale, and U.S. Polo.


## Education
### Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction
California College of the Arts

### Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS in Fashion/Apparel Design
Fashion Institute of Technology

### Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design
National Institute Of Fashion Technology Mumbai


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kyradhumal
- Portfolio: https://www.kyra-design.com/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13