Aayusha Somani

Research-oriented UX Designer building practical experience in user research through internships and academic projects. Curious about understanding why people behave the way they do, I enjoy turning observations and research findings into evidence-based product decisions. I have developed a growing interest in UI design, where I enjoy translating user insights into intuitive interfaces, seamless workflows, and thoughtful digital experiences.

I am building hands-on experience in user interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, interaction design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create evidence-based, user-centered products.

UX Research and Design Intern at Janitri (2026-08)

• Contributing to an innovation project through secondary and primary research to identify user needs, pain points, and opportunities for product development.
• Leading a team of 2 UX researchers, defining research objectives, assigning tasks, and coordinating research activities.
• Conducting field research across Tier 3 and Tier 4 hospitals, interviewing doctors, nurses, and mothers to understand healthcare workflows, user experiences, and unmet needs.

UX Research Intern at Peepal Design (2026-04 – 2026-07)

• Conducted qualitative analysis of research findings, identifying inconsistencies across interviews, reports, participant attribution, and synthesized insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Synthesized qualitative findings into actionable design opportunities, interaction improvements, affinity maps, and user journey refinements supporting product decisions., affinity maps, behavioral patterns, and structured recommendations supporting product decisions.
• Supported foundational and evaluative user research including moderated usability studies, participant observation, and design validation.
• Collaborated with designers, researchers, and product stakeholders to prioritize research questions and communicate insights through structured reports and presentations.
• Skills Learned: Research Planning, Participant Screener Preparation, Discussion Guide Creation, Affinity Mapping, Journey Mapping, Content Research

Bachelor of User Experience Design in User Experience Design – Avantika University (2023 – 2027)