Niveditta Umasankar

Contributing to the design of a B2B SaaS practice management tool for architecture studios by applying domain expertise from three years of commercial interior practice to map real professional workflows and define product logic. Conducting ethnographic research and design thinking workshops to translate complex stakeholder processes into usable interface structures, collaborating directly with de

Designed and built responsive brand-led web interfaces using Wix and Framer, applying user-centred layout principles and navigation analysis to improve audience engagement and SEO & AEO performance. Translating client briefs into iterative design solutions, combining spatial design thinking from architecture practice with digital product sensibility developed through MA Product Design.

Mapped end-to-end user journeys for a digital health product, applying service design and design thinking methods to identify friction points and sharpen interface decisions. Used Figma to translate research findings into structured UX flows, bridging user insight and product team decision-making. Collaborated directly with app developers and project founders to align design intent with technical

Led concept-to-delivery of a £2,000 commissioned immersive installation, owning spatial concept, 3D visualisation, layout planning, and on-site project management independently. Collaborated with museum curators, XR developer and Visual designer to integrate digital and physical components into a working phygital prototype combining physical models with extended reality overlays. Managed the full

Facilitated a visual thinking workshop for 30+ cross-functional staff, designing structured activities to surface insight and drive collaborative problem-solving across mixed-competency teams.

Developed full 3D concept visualisations using SketchUp and Enscape for a £500K hospitality project, from initial massing through to final detailing, reducing on-site revisions substantially. Coordinated material research and supplier evaluation across 20+ vendors, developing hands-on knowledge of materials, finishes and construction processes. Created technical presentation packs communicating de

Led 10+ commercial, residential, and retail design projects end-to-end, translating client briefs into spatial concepts across the full project lifecycle. Owned a £175k co-working project from concept through completion & developed spatial layouts, furniture detailing, and joinery specifications coordinating across multiple stakeholders within an eight-month programme. Improved overall project val

Updated FF&E schedules and finish specifications within construction drawing packs for luxury residential interiors. Performed supplier research and product comparisons to inform cost-effective and durable material selections in a remote working environment.

Produced 50+ technical drawings for large-scale educational projects, maintaining AutoCAD drafting accuracy and consistency. Assisted in surveying a 100-year-old heritage residence, applying measured survey and documentation skills to support sensitive refurbishment detailing.

Activities and societies: Designed and prototyped multisensory wellbeing objects; participated in stakeholder alignment workshops with Deloitte; applied design thinking to develop a game-based learning product.

MA in Product Design Synthesis, focusing on multisensory wellbeing objects and phygital service ecosystems. Engaged in user testing and design thinking workshops.

Bachelor of Architecture covering building construction, structural mechanics, history, interior design, and set and product design. Licensed Architect.