Research, Design, A11Y
and Usability Testing
for
Internationally experienced designer specializing in UX research and design across web and mobile. I uncover user insights through research and help companies transform them into intuitive, accessible digital experiences.
Experiences I Made Better...
Experiences I Made Better...
5+ Years
Total Work Experience
1st Prize
Pitch2Win 2025
4 CGPA
@University of Michigan
May 2026
Available for full-time
What can I do? ✨
UX Research
Mixed research methods : Interviews, Usability Testing, Heuristics, Synthesis
Product Design
High-fidelity prototypes and scalable design systems using Figma
A11Y Advocacy
WCAG compliance, Audits and QA, Inclusive design practices
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Visual Storytelling
Brand Identity, Visual Systems, Presentations
🚀 Hire the UX Powerhouse - Before Someone Else Does! 🎨 Alka Mahapatra, Masters @ University of Michigan 🎓 Ready to Supercharge Your Team this Summer! 🔥 Designing Intuitive Experiences, Driving Real Impact, and Turning Users into Fans! 💡
UX Researcher | Product Designer A11y Advocate | Visual Designer
I translate mixed-method research into scalable product decisions. My work sits at the intersection of research, design, accessibility, and AI — balancing user needs with business and technical constraints.
Built for clarity. Designed for impact. Shipped with intention.
UX Researcher | Product Designer | A11y Advocate |
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She uses mixed research methods and data to deeply understand users, then translates those insights into solutions that support business goals, technical constraints, and real-world feasibility.
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She values feedback as a core part of her process, using it to iterate quickly, collaborate effectively, and strengthen design decisions.
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She understands the full UX lifecycle end-to-end and brings systems thinking, adaptability, and follow-through to every project.
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She is highly responsible, detail-oriented, and curious by default, she continuously sharpens her craft across research, design and tools like Figma.
User Experience : 3 years
Graphic Design : 1 year
Knitwear Design : 6 months
Craft Design : 6 months
Total Work Experience
5+ Years
1st Prize
Pitch2Win 2025
4 CGPA
@University of Michigan
May 2026
Available for full-time
Case Studies
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Trusted to Design For
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Figo Naude
UX Manager at Haptiq
"I had the pleasure of working with Alka as she grew from an intern into a full-time UX Researcher & Designer and was always impressed by her attitude, versatility and willingness to take on new challenges. Alka supported our team across UX research, UX/UI design and graphic design, always stepping in wherever support was needed. Over time, I saw her become more confident and independent. She is thoughtful, dependable and brings both a strong research mindset and design eye to her work.
Testimonials
Ankita Mehrotra
Manager at Blackberrys
"...At Blackberrys, she carried out the monumental project of rebranding across all product categories to create a unique in store identity. It was an extensive project where she was solely responsible from ideation to execution. It required a lot of planning, calculation, and co-ordination with multiple departments in the retail setup..."
Smita Som
Assistant Professor at NIFT Delhi
"...Alka’s strong visual communication skills and ability to build narratives and creatively communicate stories caught my eye. Her inspirations, ideas and stories come from an authentic core, and she adds an artistic quirk to create new and engaging designs. Over time, Alka also showcased an inclination towards digital design, especially excelling in graphics, prints and digital artworks..."
Sanskriti Bhatnagar
Product Designer at CoPalm ( Co-worker at The Ayurveda Experience)
"...I had the pleasure of collaborating with Alka for over a year, and she's an outstanding UX designer. Reliability, resourcefulness, and intelligence define her work ethic. Alka seamlessly blends empathy with expertise, delivering exceptional designs. A true team player, she prioritizes opinions, concerns, and feedback to optimize user experiences at their best..."
Sayanya Saha
Asst Manager at IDBI Bank ( Classmate at NIFT Delhi)
" Her passion for user-centric design has always been visible in every project she worked on. Seamlessly blending her innate creativity with burgeoning technical prowess, Alka's tireless efforts have always raised the bar for our team with a constant stream of fresh and innovative ideas. It's hardly surprising that she has forged an incredible career in the UI/UX field."