# Mahati Subramaniam

> UX/UI & Product Designer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/mahati

Hi! I'm a recent Cal Poly Graphic Communication graduate with a concentration in UX/UI and a minor in Packaging, passionate about designing meaningful digital experiences that improve everyday lives.

As an emerging product designer, I bring a thoughtful, human-centered approach to solving problems—blending creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking. During my time at Cal Poly, I gained hands-on experience in visual design, interaction design, and product development, applying what I learned to create intuitive, engaging, and user-focused solutions.

I’m currently seeking opportunities in UX/UI design, user research, or human factors—excited to contribute, learn, and grow alongside a collaborative team. Let’s connect!

## Work Experience
### UX/UI Designer @ Wild City
Jan 2025 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area
Wild City is a nonprofit connecting under-resourced communities in New York City with opportunities for outdoor recreation.

• Collaborating in a cross-functional team with a software engineer (ServiceNow) and designer (PwC) to develop a mobile app enabling NYC citizens to report and map wildlife sightings and hazards.
• Translating complex workflows and user feedback into intuitive citizen and admin interfaces, helping environmental groups respond effectively to community concerns.

### Freelance UX/UI Designer @ Unknown
Jan 2024 – Present
• Designed cross-platform UX for an AI-agent generator startup, including interaction design for chat interface.
• Developed a responsive website and visual identity for a consulting startup, aligning usability with business goals.
•Applying user-centered design principles to each project, balancing functionality, brand voice, and user delight.

### Content Chair, Board of Directors @ Cal Poly Iter8
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Spearheaded the execution of annual UX bootcamp to encourage students of different backgrounds and skill levels to grow in their UX knowledge

### Project Manager @ Cal Poly Iter8
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Developed a curriculum to guide a design team through design activities, problem solving, and wireframing a mobile application in Figma

### UX Designer @ Cal Poly Iter8
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Luis Obispo, California
• Redesigned and adapted the branding of Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library 
website using university branding colors
• Designed a mobile application prototype with a team of seven designers to increase awareness and accessibility of services offered by Cal Poly’s Health Center for students and faculty
• Conducted user interviews with 28 students and faculty to understand current experiences with the health center and identify pain points
• Created user flows, solution sketches, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs for healthcare appointment booking and pharmacy refill processes
• Conducted usability testing of prototype and implemented feedback to improve user experience
• Helped to create a new design system and components based on Cal Poly branding guidelines to increase trust and approachability

### UX/UI Design Intern – Remote @ Twist Open UX
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Bangalore, India
•Contributed to 3+ international web projects (education, e-commerce, healthcare) by defining visual direction, mapping user flows, and designing high-fidelity wireframes within structured design systems.
•Collaborated and met with team members twice a week to revise designs based on client feedback

### Marketing Intern @ University Graphic Systems
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States
•Designed and created buttons, notebooks, stickers, and art prints
for front office product display
•Revitalized and constructed a new product display using company
branding guidelines alongside five students
•Operated cutting and binding machinery to create marketing collateral

### Social Media Manager @ Cal Poly Graphic Communication
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Luis Obispo, California
•Created and published content for the Graphic Communication department
Instagram profile stories with a team of four
•Designed and filmed content for 14 stories and 2 video reels
•Analyzed and collected metrics to assess content engagement
•Increased viewer engagement by 2% over the course of 3 months


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication | UX/UI Concentration | Minor in Packaging
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mahati-subramaniam

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Last updated: 2026-04-13