Yesha Shah

UX Designer • User Researcher • Product Designer • New York, NY, US

Product Design

UI/UX Design

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership

Prototyping

Wireframing

Team Building

Usability Testing

Collaboration

Design Thinking

Unity3D

Unreal Engine

Blender

3D Design

3D Printing

Snapchat

Spark AR

p5.js

Arduino

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Creative Technologist | UX Designer Specialist

I’m a New York-based UX Designer with 4+ years of experience and a passion for transforming the future of human-computer interaction through cutting-edge technology. Currently, I’m dedicated to bringing UX/UI design into the XR space (AR/VR/MR), aiming to create more intuitive and accessible experiences. I thrive in team-oriented environments, collaborating with others to blend ideas and perspectives that elevate our designs to new dimensions. When I’m not designing, I’m out chasing adventures, learning new languages, exploring the world, or relaxing with a good Netflix series!

Projects

Inclusive Realms

InclusiveRealms is a Virtual Reality (VR) experience that aims to tackle the problems of Physical Accessibility in a virtual environment. Despite VR’s ability to help people, VR interactions are plagued with complex controllers, intricate button configurations, and physically demanding actions. The project aims to tackle the challenges to accessibility in a VR environment by developing intuitive hand-based gestures as an alternative to traditional interaction methods.See More

Natura's Odyssey

Natura's Odyssey is a 30 seat simulation ride with surround sound that takes you on an exciting and interactive journey through the city’s natural and man made landscapes. Developed in Unreal Engine 5.2, users will embark on an unforgettable journey through Natura's wonders, where every ride is a new adventure!See More

Intelliglyph

The objective of this project is to explore ways to create an unbiased version of the text-to-image AI model, and to mitigate representational harms, and promote the representation of diverse cultures and visual identities. In addition to this, the aim is to empower users with greater control over the AI generated images.See More

Infinite Dream

Infinite Dream is an interactive VR museum experience that aims to capture how museums would be viewed and portrayed in the future. A cyberpunk theme is used throughout the experience and when you hover over any of the sculptures an animation would be triggered making it intriguing for the players.See More

ZenARden

ZenARden is a peaceful experience, an escape from busy life. A shared experience that allows users from miles apart to meet and come relax in this virtual environment from the comfort at their home. You can conduct a meeting here or you can sit an mediate with the calming zen music. The entrance is a portal that truly allows you to feel transported.See More

AI Image Generation

A curations of all my experiments done on Midjourney

Work History

Creative Technologist Graduate Assistant

NYU Tandon School of EngineeringCollaborated with Carla Gannis to develop cutting-edge projects combining interactive mechanics and real-time collaboration, utilising tools like Unity3D, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, and Mozilla Hubs to push the boundaries of user immersion. Design and showcased immersive experiences like VR art exhibits featuring interactive landscapes and responsive AR sculptures, which enhanced user engagement and redefined artistic interaction. Expertly provided innovative technical solutions and creative mentorship to students in their explorations of extended reality.

Interaction Designer

NYU Tandon Future LabsMay 2023 - Aug 2023 • 4 mosRevamped the Future Labs website through an in-depth UX analysis and Figma-driven redesign, addressing key usability challenges. Delivered wireframes and a high-fidelity prototype, resulting in a seamless and intuitive user experience. Spearheaded the design of the NYU Tandon Future Labs Notion platform, streamlining project management processes and enhancing team collaboration, driving efficiency across the board.

Volunteer

Reality Hack, Inc. (co-organizers of MIT Reality Hack)Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 • 1 moI volunteered and helped out at MIT Reality Hack 2023.

User Experience Analyst → Senior User Experience Analyst

AccentureJul 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 yrsDesigned comprehensive personas and information architecture for key projects such as 1AAA (asset management) & myWizard. Crafting user flows and wireframes that informed exceptional prototypes in Adobe XD. These prototypes played a crucial role in elevating client presentations. Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders, business analysts, developers, and designers, driving cross-functional collaboration. My focus ensured we exceeded expectations and delivered exceptional results. Took the lead in managing projects efficiently, while also designing training for new joiners, ensuring they grasped the project’s needs and requirements from day one. Awarded for innovative solutions and exceptional performance.

Education

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Master of Science - MS, Integrated Design & Media2022 - 2024

Pearl Academy

BA (Hons.) Communication Design, Interaction Design2016 - 2020

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