Monisha Photos

Architecture-trained UI/UX Designer with a research-first approach to interaction design, information architecture, and user-centred product design.

Course

Topper in NPTEL Interaction Design 2023; Teaching Assistant at IIT Roorkee Department of Design (2024). Skilled in Figma, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems - integrating AI tools deliberately into the design workflow for research synthesis, rapid ideation, and iteration.

Teaching Assistant - Internship (NPTEL) at IIT Roorkee Department of Design (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Supported faculty in structuring the NPTEL course "Augmenting Design Thinking in Human-Computer Interaction," contributing to UX research, content sequencing, and information architecture across all modules
• Translated HCI principles, design thinking frameworks, and UX research methods into structured learning flows reaching 2,970 enrolled learners with 254 certified completions
• Conducted desk research and produced structured documentation, reinforcing understanding of interaction design and user-centered methodologies
• Designed end-to-end UI/UX case studies for mobile and web concepts - wireframes, user flows, interface layouts, and interaction flow and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma
• Applied design thinking frameworks throughout: user research, problem definition, ideation, and iterative prototype refinement
• Leveraged AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate research synthesis, feature ideation, UX writing, design exploration, documentation, and iterative design while maintaining human-centred design quality

Freelance UI/UX Designer & Graphic Designer at Independent Practice (2025-01 – Present)

• Designed end-to-end UI/UX case studies for mobile and web concepts - wireframes, user flows, interface layouts, and interaction flow and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma
• Applied design thinking frameworks throughout: user research, problem definition, ideation, and iterative prototype refinement
• Leveraged AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate research synthesis, feature ideation, UX writing, design exploration, documentation, and iterative design while maintaining human-centred design quality

Architect - Supervisor at IGCAR- FRFCF Campus (2022-05 – 2022-07)

• Prepared architectural drawings, 3D models, and design proposals for a landscape intervention, applying user-functional thinking to spatial design within a compliance-sensitive institutional environment
• Coordinated with project teams and conducted site inspections ensuring adherence to quality standards and design intent

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – School of Architecture and planning, Anna University (2014-01 – 2020-01)