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Saumya Pasi

@saumyapasi

I’m a UX design researcher translating inclusive health and accessibility research into actionable, prototype-ready experiences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can lead inclusive, user-centered research and turn insights into prototypes, information design, and accessible design directions that improve real-world experiences.

I’m currently a Design Researcher at Health and Wellness Design Lab, Northeastern University, where I conduct UX research on Technology Literacy for older adults and facilitate participatory design sessions. I translate findings into information design visualizations and clear design directions, with a strong focus on accessibility, inclusion, and health-equity outcomes.

My experience also spans practicum roles in experience design and UX research, including co-designing a play-based Seed Collection Framework to structure civic conversation and improve how complex social issues become participatory experiences. Earlier in my career, as an Assistant/Graphic Designer, I collaborated with women artisans and supported brand and retail growth, and I earned recognition through community-focused design work during my MFA in Experience Design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Design Researcher

Current

Health and Wellness Design Lab, Northeastern University

Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)

Conduct UX research for Technology Literacy: Designing for Older Adults, exploring barriers, motivators, and usability challenges. Facilitate participatory design sessions and develop prototypes to support accessibility, inclusion, and health-equity outcomes.

UX Research User Research Prototyping Accessibility Inclusion Health Equity

Current

Brand & Graphic Designer

Current

Impactabilityusa.org

Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)

Design visual materials for disability advocacy, career summits, campaigns, and digital/print communications. Support branding and marketing initiatives by applying visual hierarchy, clarity, and consistency, and revise materials based on team feedback.

Brand Design Graphic Design Marketing Collateral Visual Hierarchy Digital Communication Print Communications

Practicum UX Researcher

Northeastern University X The Data Theatre Collaborative

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Co-designed the Seed Collection Framework, a play-based toolkit for civic conversation on green spaces and gentrification. Used community-centered research and storytelling approaches to structure participatory experiences and synthesize qualitative insights.

UX Research Qualitative Research Storytelling

Practicum Experience Designer

Northeastern University X Xfinity Center

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Led a user-centered design project to improve concert experiences by managing waiting times and identifying opportunity areas. Conducted interviews, synthesized pain points, and prototyped mobile app feature enhancements to improve service flow.

User Centered Design UX Design Interview Pain Point Synthesis

Assistant Designer

Usha Pasi Women-led Artisan Brand

Jan 2012 - Jan 2023 (11 years)

Collaborated with women artisans to design Kaagzi, a saree collection showcased at Lakmé Fashion Week 2017. Handcrafted textile motifs and supported production, client engagement, retail exhibitions, and brand presentation.

Textile Design Saree Collection Design Handcrafted Textile Motifs Production Support Client Engagement Pricing Negotiation