# Shivani Gupta

> UI/UX & Product Designer | UX Strategy, Design Systems, Visual & Interaction Design | Figma, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 & 2.2)

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/shivanigupta2

Ever since I began working on my early academic design projects, I have been fascinated by how people interact with digital products and how thoughtful design can simplify complex experiences. The satisfaction of translating user needs, research insights, and ideas into intuitive and meaningful interfaces has shaped my journey as a UI/UX and Product Designer.

With over four years of professional experience in digital product design, I have worked across education, fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise platforms, delivering end-to-end design solutions for responsive web and mobile applications. My expertise spans user research, information architecture, interaction design, UX strategy, wireframing, high fidelity UI design, usability testing, accessibility aligned with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and scalable design systems. I enjoy breaking down complex workflows and creating user experiences that feel clear, inclusive, and visually polished.

At organisations such as GoPele, The Water Council, and Chirpn IT Solutions, I have collaborated closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into production-ready design solutions. My work includes building and maintaining design systems, validating concepts through usability testing, and improving usability, accessibility compliance, and development efficiency through structured and iterative design processes.

My background in frontend technologies strengthens my ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and ensures smooth design-to-development handoff. This foundation allows me to anticipate implementation challenges early and communicate design intent clearly throughout the product lifecycle. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy working in cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, user-centred products.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy continuously learning about emerging design practices, refining my craft, and engaging with the design and tech community. These experiences support my growth and adaptability in an evolving digital landscape. I am open to UI/UX Designer and Product Designer opportunities and always happy to connect with professionals who share an interest in building thoughtful and meaningful user experiences. Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or email me at guptashivani271997@gmail.com.  I look forward to connecting with you.

## Work Experience
### UI/UX & Product Designer | Figma, Design Systems @ GoPele
Jan 2025 – Present | Remote
Own end-to-end UX and UI design for a multi-user educational SaaS platform, delivering role-based experiences for Learner, Teacher, and Parent dashboards.
Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and requirement analysis to define user needs, business goals, and success metrics.
Develop information architecture, user journeys, and task flows to simplify complex educational workflows and improve usability.
Design low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity interactive prototypes using Figma and Framer to validate AI-driven and gamified product features.
Build and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library, ensuring consistency across typography, color systems, layouts, and interaction patterns.
Apply usability heuristics and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, improving inclusivity through proper contrast, keyboard navigation, and semantic structure.
Collaborate closely with product managers and engineering teams in an Agile environment to iterate on designs and deliver production-ready handoffs.
Conduct usability reviews and design QA, ensuring design intent is preserved during development and reducing rework cycles.
Improved UI consistency and reduced front-end development effort by approximately 25% through systemized design practices.

### UI/UX Designer Intern | Figma, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1) @ The Water Council
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Supported UX and UI design initiatives for public-facing web platforms focused on sustainability, education, and data-driven storytelling.
Collaborated with Product Owners, UX designers, and developers to define UX goals and align design decisions with organizational and user needs.
Translated Figma designs into responsive web interfaces, ensuring design accuracy and consistency across devices.
Contributed to information architecture, user flows, and interaction patterns to improve navigation clarity and usability.
Conducted user research, A/B testing, and usability evaluations, analyzing heatmaps and qualitative feedback to identify engagement gaps.
Implemented targeted accessibility improvements in alignment with WCAG 2.1, improving usability for diverse user groups.
Partnered with development teams to ensure accurate design-to-development handoff, resolving UI inconsistencies during implementation.
Improved user engagement by approximately 18% and accessibility compliance by ~20% through iterative UX enhancements.

### Junior UI/UX Designer | User Research, Interaction Design @ Chirpn IT Solutions
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | Pune, Maharashtra, India
Delivered UI/UX and visual design solutions for 5+ enterprise and client-facing web applications across multiple domains, supporting both internal tools and customer-facing platforms.
Owned the end-to-end UX lifecycle, including user research, persona creation, information architecture, wireframing, interaction design, and high-fidelity UI design.
Designed responsive, mobile-first interfaces that simplified complex, data-heavy workflows into intuitive and task-efficient user experiences.
Collaborated with product stakeholders, backend engineers, and QA teams to align design solutions with technical constraints, performance considerations, and business requirements.
Conducted heuristic evaluations, usability testing, and UI quality assurance to identify usability gaps early in the development cycle.
Produced production-ready UI assets and detailed design documentation, enabling smooth developer handoff and consistent implementation.
Reduced UX-related defects and design rework by approximately 30% through iterative design validation and early usability testing.
Supported branding and visual design needs, including layouts, typography, and UI consistency across multiple products.

### Frontend Development Trainee – React.js & UI Optimization @ EC.MOBILITY
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Assisted in building a cloud-based interface using React.js, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
Designed mobile-responsive, cross-browser layouts using Flexbox and media queries
Integrated backend APIs to fetch and display real-time data
Used Chrome DevTools to debug rendering issues and enhance user experience
Improved load speed by 15% through JS event debouncing and CSS cleanup
Collaborated in team standups and walkthroughs, gaining exposure to the Agile process


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

### Full Stack Web Development Diploma
Envision Computer Training Institute Pvt. Ltd.

### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Computer Science
Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Aurangabad

### diploma in information technology in Information Technology
Govt. Polytechnic College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shivani-gupta-uiuxdesigner
- Portfolio: https://app.figmafolio.com/XlHF9L5tl5
- GitHub: https://github.com/shivani2702

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Last updated: 2026-04-16