I'm Ruchi Lokhande.
A spatial and digital experience (UX) designer
Innovative and results-driven service designer with a deep understanding of design thinking principles and a passion for creating meaningful and impactful spatial and digital experiences. Spreading positivity with puns, fun anecdotes, and my 'mild' obsession with food!
Projects
SYN; Mindfulness app design
Created an immersive app experience for mindfulness with quick meditation supported by multisensory features.
Sustainability and heritage ;
Global Service Jam 2022
Winner project
Service design project to make festivals and celebrations in India more sustainable and ethical.
Reboot pods; service design
I designed an end to end service with touchpoints including an app and experience space for well-being at the workplace.
Antarnaad; Music experience and therapy center design
Architectural thesis project that got selected for an international conference at the University of Kent. User experience design through spaces by using the theory of music to heal minds.
Skillset
With skills in over 4 different fields of design, I am pretty much ready for any challenge.
Space Design
User research
Site analysis
Color theory
Space prototyping
3D visualization
Accessibility and Sustainability
UX Design
User Research
Empathy mapping
Persona development
Wireframing and prototyping
Information Architecture
User Testing
Iteration
UI design
Service Design
Design Thinking
User Research
Journey Mapping
Service Blueprinting
Co-creation and Facilitation
Prototyping and Iteration
Data Analysis
Agile Project Management
Painting
Visual design
Detailing
Color theory
Sketching
Software
Nine Lyrae Productions, UX DESIGN INTERN
Worked on a meditation app design with multisensory experiences.
- Domain analysis
- Design research
- Brainstorming
- Ideation
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
Service Design Network, Global Design Ambassador
Worked on a design campaign to leverage the industry of service design.
- Collaborated with designers wordlwide
- Design innovative campaigns
- Write content about service design
Architects United, Junior Architect and 3D artist
Worked as a multidisciplinary designer for hospital and residential projects.
- 3D visualisation
- Prototyping spaces
- User flows and functions
- Designing each user touchpoint
Government of India, Accessibility Design volunteer
Worked with disabled people and the government to understand user needs and provide accessible design solutions.
- Site visit
- Research and data analysis
- User research
- Universal design solutions for public spaces
About me
My strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with my ability to think holistically and empathetically, enable me to identify user pain points and design effective solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with diverse stakeholders to translate insights into actionable strategies. With a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement, I am committed to designing services that positively impact user’s lives and drive business success.
3D visualization
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