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Isha Parate

RALEIGH,NC

Summary

A strong passion for UI/UX design and research, I bring a solid foundation in design principles and a hands-on approach to projects. Proficient in design principles and actively incorporating AI-driven technologies into projects. Enthusiastically seeking opportunities to contribute innovative ideas and learn from experienced professionals in a forward-thinking UI/UX team. Excited to bring a blend of AI, creativity and design principles

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Liz Chen
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed a studio of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Conducted workshops in marketing and aesthetics, addressing the connection between the two

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sarah Queen
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted a Design 101 studio where the students had to conceptualize and construct elaborate structures out of paper through a long process of ideation involving lessons in color theory, principles of design, using tools in workshop and digitally
  • Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
  • Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.

Graduate Research Assistant

Helen Armstrong
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Created data visualizations, prototypes and generative AI images based on research and readings which lead to creating a robust understanding of the project which was sponsored by the Laboratory of Analytic Sciences (LAS).


Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tsai Lu Liu
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
  • Conducted a studio where students had to create a new product which had a focus pain point

Junior Designer

Space Matrix
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated the presentations shown to clients.
  • Consulted with senior designer s to identify design requirements for each project.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.

Intern

CCEA MOBA
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Sketchup.
  • Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
  • Created illustrations, conceptual renders which were presented at large
    community meetings for redevelopment projects

Education

Masters of Graphics And Experience Design - User Research, User Interface And User Experience

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2024

Bachelors - Architecture

School of Planning And Architecture
Delhi
07.2020

Skills

  • Research expertise
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • After Effects
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Procreate

sketching

I love spending weekend mornings sitting in an urban area observing people and how they interact with the environment, all this for sketching the scene 

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Liz Chen
01.2024 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sarah Queen
08.2023 - 12.2023

Graduate Research Assistant

Helen Armstrong
01.2023 - 06.2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tsai Lu Liu
08.2022 - 12.2022

Junior Designer

Space Matrix
10.2020 - 01.2021

Intern

CCEA MOBA
02.2019 - 07.2019

Masters of Graphics And Experience Design - User Research, User Interface And User Experience

North Carolina State University

Bachelors - Architecture

School of Planning And Architecture

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