Manasi Nair
UX DESIGNER
I am a UX Designer with 8 years of architectural experience, currently on a sabbatical to shift my focus from physical spaces to digital user experiences. My passion for user-centred, sustainable solutions drives this transition as I apply my expertise in design thinking, research, and problem-solving to UX. My background gives me unique insights into crafting intuitive user experiences. I specialise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, and I am eager to apply my skills to create impactful designs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE UX DESIGNER
Self-employed
September 2024 - Present
• Designing a website for an interior design company focused on enhancing user experience to drive lead conversion and client engagement.
• Developing a funding-focused website for an NGO to improve visibility and drive donations.
• Collaborating with an entrepreneur to create a digital presence for a toy-making startup, focusing on building brand identity and user engagement.
• Pro-bono project: Consulting on the design of a community toilet for a remote village in Andhra Pradesh (India), applying problem-solving skills to address community needs in a non-digital context.
POTOMAC CONSULTING SERVICES PVT LTD
Project Architect & Team Captain
January 2018 - January 2021
• Developed detailed construction documents that aligned with client specifications and site requirements, ensuring clarity and usability.
• Collaborated with teams to balance user needs with environmental factors, delivering precise and code compliant design solutions.
• Produced documentation that met local regulatory standards, reinforcing attention to detail and user-centred design.
MORIQ INTERIORS & DESIGN CONSULTANTS
Project Architect & Interior Designer
May 2015- April 2017
• Design & space planning of residential projects
• Involved in project management for one of the sites in Hyderabad
• Preparation of working drawings, 3D modeling and interior details
XCEPTION THE DESIGN STUDIO
Architectural Consultant & Freelance Interior Designer
July 2014 - January 2018
• Design & space planning of retail & commercial projects
• Preparation of working drawings, 3D modeling and interior details
MURTY & MANYAM ARCHITECTS
Junior Architect & Internship
Dec 2012- April 2014
• Design & space planning of residential projects
• Client presentations and site visits
• Preparation of conceptual, working drawings, 3D modeling & interior details for residential, commercial and institutional buildings
EDUCATION
B.ARCH (ID) | 2008-2013
Architecture & Interior Design
C.S.I.I.T, School of Architecture & Planning, Aff. to JNAFAU, Hyderabad
ONLINE COURSES
Designlab - UX Research & Strategy
IxDF - Design Thinking
IxDF - Creativity: Methods to design better products and
services
Coursera - Introduction to Psychology by University of Toronto
TOOLS
Figma, Sketch, XD, InDesign, Optimal Workshop, Dovetail, Photoshop, Framer, SketchUp
SKILLS
User Research (Qualitative Interviews, Secondary Research, Competitive Analysis)
User-Centered Design
Persona Development
Journey Mapping
Usability Testing
Wireframing and Prototyping
Information Architecture
Interaction Design
Responsive Design
UI Design
Design Thinking
Cross-functional Collaboration