01_Meet Appy

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Aparna Singh

Product and UX designer

Product and UX designer

Profession

Currently at

IIT Kanpur, India

Persona Type

Creative Sage

Creative Sage

Also known as

Appu, Appu Ghar...

Appu, Appu Ghar...

The Road So Far

designer at heart,

right from the start!

designer at heart,

right from the start!

7+ yrs in design field

3+ yrs of experience in design as intern and full time

Big Dream Ahead

Build a legacy as a designer who blends creativity, functionality, and innovation.

Build a legacy as a designer who blends creativity, functionality, and innovation.

Designing interfaces for

Designing interfaces for

My Superpowers

My Secret Sauce

Curious explorer

Curious explorer

Quick learner

Quick learner

Natural leader

Natural leader

Collaborative thinker

Collaborative thinker

Problem-solver

Problem-solver

Downtime Delights

Photography

Photography

Badminton

Badminton

Sketching

Sketching

03_Appy’s journey in design

PHASE

TIME

PLACE

EXPERIENCE

GROWTH METER

Bachelor’s in Design

Curiosity & passion discovery

2017-21

Fashion Communication

Built basic graphic design understanding and concepts


Internships

Industry exposure and real-world experience

2017-21

Design

intern

Layout design

Concept planning

Art book audit

Creative

intern

digital collaterals involving emailer, landing page, presentation, digital campaigns and visual design

Live project

Work Experience

Skill application & diversification

2021-23

Brand

Ideator

Managed design and development of UI/UX for 8+ websites

End-to-end process

UX and creative thinking workshops

Live projects

Master’s in Design

Broad and niche exploration

2023-25

User Experience Design

Explored different design disciplines like speculative and design for complex systems

Live projects

Cybersecurity >

Climate change game design engine (WIP)

Internships

Client-focused design approach

2023-24

Industrial

Trainee

Redesigned the UI

Clear representation of critical data for faster decision-making

User flows

Product design intern

Dashboard, notification and support system

Live projects

Dashboard design >

Notification and Support system

PHASE

TIME

PLACE

EXPERIENCE

GROWTH METER

Bachelor’s in Design

2017-21

Fashion communication

Curiosity & passion discovery

Built basic graphic design understanding and concepts


Internships

2017-21

Design intern

Industry exposure and real-world experience

Layout design

Concept planning

Art book audit

Creative

intern

digital collaterals involving emailer, landing page, presentation, digital campaigns and visual design

Live project

Work Experience

2021-23

Brand ideator

Skill application & diversification

Managed design and development of UI/UX for 8+ websites

End-to-end process

UX and creative thinking workshops

Live projects

Certifications

Master’s in Design

2023-25

User experience Design

Broad and niche exploration

Explored different design disciplines like speculative and design for complex systems

Live projects

Cybersecurity >

Climate change game design engine (WIP)

Internships

2023-24

Industrial

trainee

Client-focused design approach

Redesigned the UI

Clear representation of critical data for faster decision-making

User flows

Product design intern

Dashboard, notification and support system

Live projects

Dashboard design >

Notification and Support system

04_Inside Appy’s diary

People say

  • One meaning of the word Aparna is 'one who takes no sustenance’. In our Aparna's case, it was the opposite. She gave sustenance to new ideas, new approaches, new designs… without ever compromising on her humility!

    Kiran Khalap

    MD and co-founder | chlorophyll

  • Aparna was the first mentor I had in the professional field and I am extremely grateful to have that as my first experience. She guided and helped me at each and every step and with so much patience and compassion. She also helped me be confident enough to speak to clients directly, as an intern and answered whatever questions I had. She is also someone who knows what she is doing and is not afraid to take up new challenges and responsibilities. I had the most fruitful experience at my internship and I thank Aparna for it.

    Ishita Anand

    Creative Lead at TYS Performance Marketing Consultants | Mentored by Aparna

  • “मैं करता हूँ” Creative people have no caste, creed or gender. I have experienced this many times while discussing ideas with Aparna. Especially on ‘no gender’. Aparna, you are a very pure soul and that reflects in your smile. Keep smiling and spreading this purity. And all the best for whatever you do in your life.

    Mukesh Mankame

    Creative Director | chlorophyll

  • Aparna's dedication made the project smooth and the brainstorming session and the discussions we had, made it fruitful. She has excellent communication skills. She kept herself engaged, motivated and discussed every detail possible on the project. She also handled changes well, quickly adapting to new requirements and keeping the project on track.Her designs exceeded our expectations. They were creative, detailed, and user-friendly. The designs were as per the usability and functionality we wanted.

    Sumesh Kushwaha

    Building Defensive Cybersecurity Solutions @ C3iHub | managed Aparna directly

  • I have always admired your remarkable sense of responsibility. It's impressive how you have taken ownership of all your projects, especially at such a young age. I wish you all the best as you pursue your master's degree and hope you achieve uber-great success in your career and personal life.

    Khushboo Bhavsar

    Brand Strategy Consultant | chlorophyll

  • Aparna was an incredible asset to our team during her internship at UnORG. She crafted an impressive pitch deck, making complex ideas clear and easy to understand. Her work on our business dashboard was very commendable, showing a great blend of technical skills and attention to detail. Aparna is proactive, creative, and a quick learner.

    Suraj Kumar Verma

    Building UnORG | Mentor at UnORG

  • I had the pleasure of working with Aparna on two key projects: a comprehensive Dashboard and an IT Support System integrated with Jira. As the UI/UX designer, Aparna played a crucial role in shaping user-centric designs that were both visually appealing and highly functional. Her keen attention to detail and ability to align design elements with business goals made our collaboration seamless. Aparna's strong work ethic, creativity, and commitment to delivering high-quality designs greatly contributed to the success of both projects. I highly recommend her for any future roles requiring UI/UX expertise.

    Parul Gupta

    Software Development Engineer at Unorg

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