Aashka Patel
Raleigh,NC, USA
Summary
Aashka Patel, currently pursuing Masters in Graphic and Experience Design as a master's student at NC State College of Design in Raleigh, NC. Having a diverse background across design domains, embracing a multidisciplinary approach for constant evolution. Focused on meaningful impact, delving into accessible and inclusive design to contribute to broader societal goals. Detail oriented team player with strong design related skills and ability to handle multiple projects across domains with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
NC State- College of Design
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted Professor to conduct complex User Experience design project sponsored by Laboratory of Analytical Sciences, USA for a class of 15 students and helped increase the outcome efficiency by 20 percent.
- Helped students with some insights, research, Persona building, software skills, also making design project inclusive for everyone to use.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
- Managed a classroom of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
Graphic Designer
Tactiles
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborative project with Blind people’s association for designing board game for visually impaired
- Conducted primary user research and stakeholder interviews to understand needs and frustrations to make it more accessible
- Designing the game and packaging to make it more accessible for them in terms of ease of play, understanding, dependence while play and ergonomics which increased the gameplay amongst individuals there by 40 percent
Graphic Design Intern
TSK Design Studio
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with senior designers, contributing to various projects which was instrumental in elevating design quality and cohesiveness across multiple projects
- Orchestrated seamless communication within design team for identity and branding initiatives and played key role in enhancing brand identity, resulting in increased brand recognition
- Coordinated with design team on several identity and branding projects
- Liaison with team members in packaging, publication design, and design research which led to better design decisions for the team
- Improved collaboration and efficiency within the design team, leading to streamlined project work flows
- Elevated client presentations, positively influencing client satisfaction and project success.
Graphic Designer
Flash Fuels Tech
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Optimized mobile app's UI, resulting in increased user engagement and improved usability
- Conducted user research for better design outcomes, talked to personas for their insights and understand goals, frustrations and needs which helped to design a user centred app which is inclusive and can be used by all
- Streamlined communication and collaboration with website design team, fostering consistent brand image across platforms
- Pioneered impactful social media strategy and design language, elevating company's online presence and audience engagement which increased the brand engagement by 20 percent.
- Successfully delivered branded collaterals, reinforcing unified and visually compelling brand identity to create brand image.
Graphic Designer
The Padate Project
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Defined compelling brand identity, enhancing market recognition and customer loyalty which increased the brand reach to more than 30 villages in India.
- Produced visually appealing packaging, contributing to increased product appeal and sales
- Orchestrated successful social media campaigns, elevating brand visibility and engagement.
Education
Masters in Graphic And Experience Design - UX UI Design
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2025
Bachelors of Design - Communication Design
GLS University
Ahmedabad, India05.2023
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
NC State- College of Design
08.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer
Tactiles
07.2022 - 12.2022
Graphic Design Intern
TSK Design Studio
05.2022 - 06.2022
Graphic Designer
Flash Fuels Tech
06.2021 - 04.2022
Graphic Designer
The Padate Project
04.2021 - 06.2021
Masters in Graphic And Experience Design - UX UI Design
North Carolina State University
Bachelors of Design - Communication Design
GLS University