Hi, I am Rujuta

I am a graduate student at DePaul University in Chicago pursuing a master's degree in Human Computer Interaction. I have a background in computer engineering, having earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai in India.

I discovered my passion for design when I first became interested in solving challenging challenges. Prior to design, when I was in college studying all about code, I often questioned how I could picture it impacting real-world challenges. I was curious to learn how simple design concepts could improve people's lives and impact businesses. In the aftermath of the epidemic, I began to explore the human-centered design world, where I found a short bootcamp course offered by IDEO.org that sparked my interest in user experience.

Coming from an engineering background, I am confident in my ability to connect the dots between design and technology. I am confident in my ability to develop concepts that are effective and practical for users. Over the course of my creative career, I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds. I've found that being empathetic to people and working collaboratively has substantially aided project success.

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Work Experience

Web Designer DePaul University - Department of English

June 2022 - PRESENT

  • Created the website for DePaul's Bluebook (Digital Anthology), which has over 100 submissions (website link)
  •  Designed the navigation flow and wireframes for the website, and built it on WordPress
  • Assisted with marketing and promotion and led a team of one designer, two editors, and one professor
  • Designing a digital book using InDesign and other Adobe suite tools as part of an ongoing project
UX Designer at DePaul University - College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

January 2022 - PRESENT

  • Created animated logos and graphic content for various departments using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
  • Developed online dynamic forms and websites for College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences applications and processes.
  • Edit and design the University's website using HTML and CSS.
  • Designed animations for various events
  • Produce training documents for design tools (Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator) and other University resources asneeded.