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Reeya Thottam

Mumbai

Summary

I specialize in UI/UX and virtual reality design, backed by a global perspective from my studies in international business. Bridging imagination and interaction through thoughtfully designed experiences that resonate, whether in digital spaces or immersive realities. I craft designs that not only captivate users but also align with global market needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UI/UX Designer

Mentutor
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with the development of user personas, flows, and information architecture for potential projects.
  • Helped the design team with prototyping, wireframing, and developing mockups for client presentations.
  • Conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify design trends and best practices.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and develop new designs.
  • 13 months

Product Designer

Technocraft Engineering Services (P) LTD, Mumbai
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Designed an affordable cow-dung log machine for the rural sector. (6months)
  • Responsible for redesigning of grass/weed cutting machine that would be an attachment to the tractor. (2months)
  • Created 3D models and sketches.
  • Collaborated with product management department and engineering department to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
  • Executed all design stages from research to concept to prototyping to engineering.
  • Presented and defended designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders.
  • Conducted user research and evaluated user feedback.
  • Promoted design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
  • 12 months.

Product Design Intern

FOCUS
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Performed and supervised individual and group counselling.
  • Learned to utilize different cognitive and behavioral techniques to help clients work through any issues they may be going through.
  • Contributed to the creation of a consistent visual language across products, ensuring brand cohesion and recognition.
  • 1 month

Product Design Intern

The MICE LAB - Mumbai India
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Redesigned a continuous passive motion machine (CPM).
  • Worked from research phase till concept development and prototyping.
  • Communicated and worked closely with doctors and patients to ensure that their requirements and needs were fully met.
  • Created 3D models and sketches, redesigned the existing product to increase efficiency and improve quality.
  • 1 month.

Design Intern

INSYNC Private Limited – specialized in Shop Fittings
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Worked as intern under the head product designer for 2 months.
  • Learned how to present design to clients and pitch.
  • Learned the process of developing a product but as the journey of building it through multiple iterations while involving all stakeholders.
  • 2 months.

Education

Diploma - Virtual Reality Production

Conestoga College
Canada
01-2023

Diploma - International Business Management

Niagara College Toronto
Canada
01-2022

Diploma - UI/UX Design

Arena Animations
01-2021

Bachelor of Design - undefined

United world Institute of Design, Karnavati University (KU)
08.2021

Higher Secondary Certificate (12th) HSC - undefined

Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School and Jr College
Vashi Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2017

Secondary School Certificate (10th) SSC - undefined

Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School
Vashi Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2015

Skills

  • Analogue skills
  • Quantitative Research
  • Data analysis
  • Quick mockups
  • Behavior analysis
  • Material handling
  • Fusion 360
  • Luxion Keyshot
  • Figma
  • Rhino
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Micro Soft Office
  • Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel
  • Wireframing and prototype design

Certification


  • Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology.
  • Certified in Primavera Project Portfolio Management.
  • Certified in Artificial Intelligence software Chatbot.
  • Certified course in Cognitive Psychology [learning the human behavior].
  • Masters in Digital Product Design in UX research and UI design.
  • Certified course in Strategy design using design thinking.
  • Certified course in Design Thinking and Innovation in Business.
  • Graduation in ABACUS - calculating maths tool

Additional Information

Projects:

1. Redesigned an e-commerce website

Role- UI/UX designer Tools- Figma and Adobe XD.

● Led the complete redesign of an e-commerce platform to enhance user experience and boost conversion rates.

● Conducted UX audits to discover usability bottlenecks and friction areas during the checkout process.

● The navigation design has been simplified, as have the product filtering and classification processes.

● I collaborated directly with front-end developers, providing design specs, assets, and regular QA during handoff to ensure pixel-perfect implementation.

● As a result, engagement time increased significantly, and completed transactions increased by 36%.


2. Brand Identity for two of the clothing brands

Role: Brand & UI Designer Tools: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Figma

● Created a comprehensive visual identity system for the clothing platform to support product launch and continuing brand growth.

● Designed the logo, brand color palette, typographic system, icon set, and UI component styles.

● Brand principles were applied to a number of assets, including web app user interfaces, pitch decks, business cards, and social media templates.


THANK YOU.



Timeline

UI/UX Designer

Mentutor
01.2024 - 02.2025

Product Designer

Technocraft Engineering Services (P) LTD, Mumbai
12.2020 - 12.2021

Product Design Intern

FOCUS
10.2020 - 11.2020

Product Design Intern

The MICE LAB - Mumbai India
08.2020 - 09.2020

Design Intern

INSYNC Private Limited – specialized in Shop Fittings
05.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Design - undefined

United world Institute of Design, Karnavati University (KU)

Higher Secondary Certificate (12th) HSC - undefined

Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School and Jr College

Secondary School Certificate (10th) SSC - undefined

Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School

Diploma - Virtual Reality Production

Conestoga College

Diploma - International Business Management

Niagara College Toronto

Diploma - UI/UX Design

Arena Animations
Reeya Thottam