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nikita kathe

@nikitakathe

Service designer dedicated to creating delightful user experiences.

Italy
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a summer internship that fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing me to contribute to meaningful projects while continuing to grow my skills in a supportive environment.

I am a passionate Service Designer with over four years of experience in crafting user-centric solutions. My journey has taken me through diverse environments, where I have honed my skills in humanizing design and creating impactful user experiences. I believe in the power of compassion in design, striving to make a difference in every project I undertake.

Currently, I am pursuing a Master's in Service Design at Poli Design, where I am actively involved in designing EY's employee growth portal. My previous experience as a UX Designer at EY-GDS allowed me to conduct extensive research across multiple brands, leading to significant improvements in user experience. I thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet user needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EY

UX Designer

Ernst & Young

Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Conducted research across 8+ brands (government, tech, retail, transport) using customer journeys, heuristic analysis, and ecosystem mapping to identify key performance challenges. Designed EY’s employee growth portal with EY-UK team (Nextwave career) by crafting user flows, IA, and interview scripts to inform the UX strategy.

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Lead designer

Clearmind.plus

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

L ed U X for an AI-powered voice-based emotional journaling app. Defined personas, visual identity, and MVP features through agile sprints
and co-creation. Supporting native language input and mood-based feedback loops. I immersed myself in every aspect of bringing Clearmind to life, working to
shape the design concept into a viable and user-friendly solution.

PD

Product Design Intern

Pinkapple Design

Aug 2018 - Present (7 years)

Developed brand identity and social media campaigns for lifestyle and retail brands, including a dairy brand. Designed DIY furniture concepts and researched sustainable materials like cork, wood, and recycled fabrics for handcrafted products.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Poli Design (By Politecnico de Milano)

Masters of Service Design, Service Design

2025 -

Currently pursuing a Master's in Service Design. The program focuses on humanizing design and creating delightful user experiences with compassion. This ongoing education aims to foster a love of learning with equal parts drive, skill, and curiosity.

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Pune University

Bachelors of Product Design, Product Design

2015 - 2019

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Product Design. This program provided foundational knowledge in design principles and practices. The curriculum prepared me for a career in creating user-centered products.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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