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Product Designer leveraging human-centered design to accelerate time-to-market while prioritizing research, collaboration, and user experience to drive impact.

Collaborated and worked with Deloitte, Starbucks, City of Chicago, the Institute of Design and many more. Looking for the next project to bring ideas to life.

Featured Work

UX DESIGN

Reimagining car payment experiences 

No more navigating a confusing maze – it's time for stress-free payments!  Here is the revamped Honda payment portal.

AGILE + BEHAVIORAL DESIGN

Identifying Hereditary Cancer Risk in Women

Enabling Hereditary Cancer Testing through human-centered design and behavioral interventions

PRODUCT DESIGN

A health app to support you through tough times!

Imagine struggling in class with a fever, but feeling too anxious to ask for help. That's why our approach makes seeking support a breeze!

An IDEATOR all the way

Chicago-based designer with a background in UX Design and Strategy.

With more than five years of experience across Product design, visual design, and strategic planning, I have collaborated with consultancies, studios, and private equity firms in diverse industries including supply chain management, e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and food.

Other Work

BEHAVIOURAL DESIGN

Encouraging a bean diet culture in universities

Fast food is the go-to choice for students to fill their hunger in their busy schedule of socializing and studying. We took a different approach to introducing healthy eating that satisfied their appetite for tasty food.

SYSTEMS AND STRATEGY DESIGN

City of Chicago
A Solution to Urban Food Waste

Food waste typically ends up in landfills, and waste management in cities poses a significant risk to the environment. Here is a design approach to solving this wicked problem.

INNOVATION AND STRATEGY DESIGN

Food innovation plan and strategies for Starbucks

Starbucks excels in drinks and beverages but falls short in selling food to its customers across America. Here are our strategies for creating food that complements their coffee and beverages.

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but in the meantime, check out our solution below in a PDF.

Design Adventures

Welcome to my blog, a journey through my experiences where I meet design legends, participate in workshops or events and design quirky things.

Exploring the Future of Higher Education: A Workshop Journey

Dive into the future of learning! Explore insights from a 2-day workshop led by industry giants such as Jim Hackett, ex-CEO of Steelcase.

Mastering the Art of Visual Design Critique

Unleash your inner design, Sherlock! Spot flaws & finesse visuals all in one framework! My experience of Critique Methods class.

Like my designs? Or want to work together? Hit me up on LinkedIn or mail.

Let's Chat

apatil54@id.iit.edu
+1 (312) 866 7105

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