"Hi, I'm Rajakumar, a seasoned Communication Designer with over 15 years of experience in UX design, interactive solutions, and creative strategy."

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Specialised in

UI/UX Design

User Research and Testing,
building prototypes, Visual Designs,
Roadmap user experience strategies,
measure the effectiveness of UX.

Management

Client/Product Management,
Team Leadership, Design Management,
and Managing
cross-functional teams.

Technical

Adobe CC ( Wire-framing, Prototyping
and Visual Designing ), Figma,
Sketch,
Adobe XD, InVision
Miro and basics of HTML, CSS
and JavaScript

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Featured Portfolios

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Work Experiences

Cognizant

Manager - Projects DX Strategy & Design | Cognizant.Corp | Chennai, India
May 2012 - Present | Full-time

Roles: UX Consultant | UX/Studio Manager | Delivery Manager | Art/Creative Director

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and a cross-functional team including subject matter experts, software engineers, and developers.
  • Translate business needs and end-user requirements into user-centric solutions.
  • Performed various roles such as Creative Consultant, Delivery/Studio Manager, and UX Designer.
  • Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions, making strategic design decisions.
  • Conduct user research to identify user needs and pain points in applications.
  • Support UX researchers in market studies to inform design decisions.
  • Supervise and inspire the creative team, generating multiple concepts for campaigns and projects.

Project Experiences

Pepsico

UX Manager PepsiCo, Inc.  

Dec 2023 - June 2024 | 7 Months

Responsibilities : Code One Design System | Design Leadership | User Research | Wire Framing | Prototyping | Innovation and Best Practices | Visual Design

Over the course of this project, I have dedicated myself to ensuring the delivery of user-centered designs and enhancing the overall user experience. Key contributions include:

  • User Research and Testing: Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve user satisfaction.
  • Design Leadership: Led the UX design team in creating intuitive and engaging interfaces that align with PepsiCo's brand identity.
  • Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of design elements and project goals.
  • Innovation and Best Practices: Implemented industry best practices and innovative design solutions to address project challenges and optimize user experience.
  • Feedback Integration: Actively sought and incorporated feedback from users and team members to refine designs and ensure they meet project objectives.

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Education & Skills

Human Factors International
Certification - CUA
2020 - 2020

UXMINT Academy
Certification - Advanced digital experience design
2015 - 2015
University of Madras
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture (Faculty of Engineering)
2000 - 2004
For 15+ years, I have been continuously learning in the field of UI/UX and experimenting with new tools and technologies, and here you can see a summary of my skills.

Product Design (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Miro and Invision)
Product Design (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Miro and Invision)
Branding & UI Animation (Photoshop, illustrator and After Effects)
Leadership & Product Management (Jira and Agile)
Frontend Development  (HTML, CSS and Javascript)
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Key Clients

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Testimonials

“ He has been a thoughtful and committed team member, delivering consistently high quality and creative work – always timely and above expectation.”
Benjamin Imig
UX Manager
Cognizant
“ The final product you delivered is a world apart from the GUI it replaced which has made for a very happy end customer”
Russ Parker
Project Manager
Severn Trent Water, UK
“ Rajakumar is a great asset when it comes to design. He should be a great member for any group looking for a wonderful designer”
Amit Rampurkar
UX Director
Cognizant