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KARTHIGA BALASUNTHARAM

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UX Researcher   Designer

A human-centered researcher and nocturnal design thinker,

thriving on the synergy of data cues and pixels

Previously, UX Research Assistant at IU RedLab, Indiana University
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MY PROFESSIONAL FORTE

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I shape insights into dynamic strategies and tactical stories

**Click on the icons to view my projects

UXR & UXD

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AR & UX

DESIGNER

UXR & UXD

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Architecture

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Art & Craft

Design & 3D

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I hold expertise across diverse design fields, all driven by enhancing users' experience.

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MY RECENT WORKS

Take a stroll through the digital landscapes I mapped out where every pixel masterfully integrates data cues to tell a story
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Sociostic

Designing Mobile App to Enhance Social Skills in Students with High Functioning Autism 

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User Research

Visual design

Prototyping

Usability Testing

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IUPUI Wellness Coalition

Optimizing the Website's Dashboard Interface Design with Data-Driven Solutions

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UX Research

Market Analysis

Usability Testing

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Transition Discoveries - Phase I

Assessing Website Performance for Improved Accessibility, Usability and User Engagement

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User Research

Market Analysis

User Models

Usability Testing

Coming soon....

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Transition Discoveries - Phase II

Redesigning Website through AI-Driven Learning for Enhanced Interaction and Engagement 

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Ideation

Visual design

Prototyping

Usability Testing

Coming soon....

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AutoTaskr

Creating an AI-Enhanced Task Management Tool for a Collaborative Workspace

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User Research

Visual design

Prototyping

Usability Testing

Coming soon....

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Metrize Blocks

Building an Interactive Measuring Device for  Rapid Calculation of Spatial Data

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Desk Research

Ideation

physical prototype

Usability Testing

Coming soon....

VENTURING BEYOND THE SCREENS

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Exploring the potential of immersive tech like augmented reality to redefine user experiences within 3D environments and providing mixed reality experiences
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Snapchat Lens

Snapchat lenses were the beginning of my augmented reality journey. It involved creating 3D models and incorporating into the real time using various techniques that had built-in scripts to facilitate the interaction.

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AR Food Visualisation

An add-on feature for food delivery apps which enables you to visualise the food that needs to be ordered online in real time using augmented reality.

AR User Manual

An add-on feature for any kind of product to make learning process like using user manual interesting and easier using AR by displaying name of every parts of product and the instructions in real time

CRAFTING EXPERIENCES IN PHYSICAL SPACES

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A glimpse of my people-centric works in architecture, design, and 3D visualization

Architecture

My architecture works includes my academic projects i.e. thesis, urban study and rural study where I have showcased my design thinking,  research, concept development, planning and 3D visualisation

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3D Model & Render

Developed 3D Models and realistic render of buildings and landscapes for both academic and work purpose which helped me to visualise and communicate my design thinking easily.

Design

My freelance work gave me an opportunity to explore various facets of design which includes branding and poster design.

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