Durga Suthar
@durgasuthar
User experience researcher and designer blending human-centered research with accessible design.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a user experience researcher and designer with nearly six years of experience integrating research, usability, and design strategy to create meaningful, accessible, and culturally resonant experiences. I blend human-centered research, systems thinking, and storytelling to translate field insights into intuitive, impact-driven solutions across government, healthcare, and craft-based projects.
At NID I lead end-to-end design initiatives, mentor teams, and facilitate co-creation workshops; previously at Indegene I produced accessibility audits, usability testing, and an Accessibility Playbook aligned to WCAG 2.1. My work emphasizes empathy-driven design, evidence-based decision-making, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver inclusive products and sustainable craft systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NDProject Associate
National Institute of Design
Apr 2025 - Present (9 months)
Lead end-to-end design initiatives integrating user research, product development, and usability testing for institutional and government projects, emphasizing accessibility and cultural relevance across programs like artisan product ranges and PM Vishwakarma Yojana.
UI/UX Designer
Indegene Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Designed user-centered digital experiences for global healthcare clients by conducting heuristic evaluations, accessibility audits and usability testing, and authored an Accessibility Playbook aligned to WCAG 2.1 to standardize inclusive design practices.
Design Researcher
Khamir
Nov 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted in-depth contextual research with artisan communities to inform sustainable product design and communication materials, bridging artisans and consumers and enabling market-relevant craft interventions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NDNational Institute of Design
Master of Design, Toy and Game Design
2018 - 2020
Completed a Master of Design focused on Toy and Game Design with practice-led research and design projects integrating play, systems thinking, and prototyping.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gaekwad Institute of Design, MSU
Bachelor of Design, Craft and Design
2014 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Design in Craft and Design with projects on craft systems, material practices, and culturally informed design solutions.
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Location
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