Tharani Prabu
@tharaniprabu
Product Designer with expertise in user experience and interface design.
What I'm looking for
As a passionate Product Designer, I thrive on creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. My journey began with a strong foundation in architecture, which has greatly influenced my design approach. I hold a Master's degree in Information Experience Design from Pratt Institute, where I graduated with a CGPA of 3.98/4.0. My diverse experiences range from working with the United States Department of Agriculture to collaborating with renowned institutions like The Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects that enhance user engagement and streamline digital experiences. At the Museum of Modern Art, I developed a design system for an AI chatbot, which significantly improved user interaction. My role as a Founding Product Designer at Placera allowed me to shape user journeys and task flows, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. I am dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to inform design decisions and create impactful solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Design & Research Fellow
The Museum of Modern Art
Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)
Formulated a design system for the UI of an AI chatbot for museum visits according to existing brand guidelines. Analyzed mixed methods data from surveys, user interviews, and A/B testing to identify areas for improvement, boosting engagement with the website by 14%. Spearheaded usability testing of the new digital visitor guide.
Product Designer & Researcher
Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt Institute
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Built wireframes and prototypes for online games for the National Gallery of Art. Devised a comprehensive content strategy for the Metropolitan Museum of Art to digitally engage ‘non-visitors’. Assessed the usability of the Knowunity mobile application through moderated usability testing.
Digital Experience Designer
Pratt Manhattan Gallery
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Redesigned the user interface of the gallery's website, creating an online brand and identity. Formulated a comprehensive social media strategy and created video content, increasing public engagement by 25%. Collaborated with the web team to ensure seamless updates.
Founding Product Designer & Researcher
Placera
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)
Created initial wireframes and user flows for the web user login and onboarding. Analyzed and conducted user research to create user journeys and task flows aiding product development. Developed a content structure and design system using Figma to ensure consistent branding and visual appeal.
Product Designer
United States Department of Agriculture
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023 (1 month)
Devised the content structure and information architecture for the FSA.gov blog redesign. Collaborated with designers and developers to produce visual designs for the redesign of FSA.gov website pages. Contributed to daily scrum meetings and sprint planning for product enhancement and redesign.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pratt Institute
Master of Science, Information Experience Design
2022 - 2024
Grade: 3.98/4.0
Pursued a Master of Science in Information Experience Design, focusing on the intersection of design and technology to enhance user experiences and information accessibility.
MEASI Academy of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
2017 - 2022
Grade: 8.2/10
Completed a Bachelor of Architecture, gaining comprehensive knowledge in architectural design, theory, and practice, with a focus on sustainable and innovative design solutions.
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