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ABOUT ME
I'm Hima Lalwani—a software engineer turned UI/UX and graphic designer with over 6 years of design experience and 1 year in software engineering.
My unique background allows me to approach projects from both design and technical perspectives, creating comprehensive solutions.
As a freelancer, I've collaborated with multiple companies, honing my creative skills and team management abilities.
In my last job ( at ITLH), I mentored 50+ students as a UI/UX junior trainer and worked on diverse design projects, from branding to Learning Management Systems. Passionate about innovation and excellence, I strive to create impactful experiences for users.
In my current role at Yes Bank as a Senior UI/UX Designer, I’m leading the design and research for a cohesive design system, while also contributing to Yes Connect, Yes Console, and ongoing enhancements for Yes Genie.
Strengths:
Keen Observation Effective Decision Making
Clear Communication
Efficient Multi-tasking Adaptive
Strong Management & Leadership
Collaborative Team Player Determined
Worked With the Best Clients and Partners
Skills
Tools & Softwares:
Design:
Visual design | Ergonomics | Ethnography I Information Architecture I Infographics I Journey maps | Wireframing | Prototyping | Product design | Branding design | User flow | Typography I Color theory I Web design | Grid System
Research:
User interviews | Surveys | Affinity mapping | Card sorting I Competitive Analysis I Heuristic evaluation
Programming Languages:
C, C#, Java, SQL.
Web Technologies/Frameworks:
HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL, ASP.NET MVC.
MAY 2024 - PRESENT
YES BANK | SENIOR UIUX DESIGNER
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Leading the design and research to build a cohesive design system for Yes Bank, a project we’ve initiated to fill the gap of a missing unified structure.
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Contributed to developing screens for Yes Connect and Yes Console, and currently concentrating on researching potential updates to enhance the Yes Genie screens.
MAY 2021- MAR 2024
ITLH | UIUX Designer, Graphic Designer & UIUX Trainer
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Led client UIUX projects while also overseeing branding initiatives, social media campaigns, email marketing, presentations, and video production.
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Was responsible for crafting visually appealing emailers and engaging social media posts.
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Redesigned ITLH and UIUX Global website to enhance user experience and increase client conversions.
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Conducted extensive research on Learning Management Systems (LMS) through interviews, surveys, and user personas.
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Developed high-fidelity interfaces and prototypes (LMS) to improve student and trainers experience.
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Created engaging content for design training presentations and webinars.
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Mentored 50+ students, helped them learn the UIUX concepts in a fun way , and was majorly responsible for teaching Figma.
AUG 2020- SEPT 2021
KOMMUNE | Part Time Designer
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Created social media posts, emailers, YouTube banners, etc.
JULY 2019- SEPT 2021
FREELANCE | UI/UX, Graphic Designer, Video Editor & Web Developer
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Collaborated with diverse clients such as Sunset Cinema Club, Saloonwala, Karam, Xare, and 20 others.
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Managed projects encompassing graphic design, UI/UX design, and website development.
JUNE 2018 - JUNE 2019
MASTEK | Software Engineer
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Developed an internal tool for tracking employee attendance and developed accessible web pages.
DURING GRADUATION
TSEC STUDENTS’ COUNCIL | Technical Head
JUNE 2015 - APRIL 2016
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Developed website and designed posters, banners, brochures, entry tickets, certificates, and college flag.
NOV 2017 - JAN 2018
THE SOULED STORE | Design Intern
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Designed social media ads, mockups, and t-shirt designs.
FEB 2017 - MAY 2017
ACADNION | Graphic Design Intern
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Designed merchandise and social media posts.
NOV 2016 - NOV 2017
TSEC SYNAPSE MAGAZINE | Graphic Designer
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Designed floor maps, magazine logos, and college magazine (100+ Pages)
In my free time
Training
Google, April 2024
1a) Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Google, Jan 2025
1b) Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
Google, Ongoing Training
1c) Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Udemy, Ongoing Training
2) Motion Design with Figma: Animations, Motion Graphics, UX/UI
Personal Project, Ongoing Project
3) UTS App Research & Redesign
4) Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Google, April 2024
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Understood UX design fundamentals including user-centered design, accessibility, and equity-focused design, identified entry-level UX designer responsibilities, and recognized the significance of design sprints in enhancing UX outcomes.
By Goncalo Marquez at UIUX Global & ITLH, May 2023
5) Product Design Bootcamp
Udemy, Course by Daniel Walter Scott, June 2020
6) User Experience Design Essentials - Adobe XD UI UX Design
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Learned how to use Adobe XD for UI/UX Design, and the basics of UI/UX Design.
Internshala, Dec 2017
7) Internet of Things
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Pursued a training program that included an introduction to electronic sensors & controlling devices through web & app-based systems via the internet.
May 2017
8) Android Application Developer
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Learned Android basics, Robust Programming, Widgets Programming, Explicit & Implicit Intents, Advanced Widgets, Activity Lifecycle, and SQLite Concepts.
Jan 2017
9) Java-based GUI Project
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Employee Management System: This System uses the concept of advanced GUI Components & Database modification to allow the admin to manage his employees. The project uses JDBC & is based on SE 8.
Extra Curricular Activities
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Served as a volunteer at Tarang Life Care Foundation from December 2017 to June 2018.
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Achieved the distinction of being a Gold Medalist in Chess during my school years.
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Honored with the title of "Best Sportsperson" during my tenure at Junior College.
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Contributed as a member of the Junior College Basketball Team, securing the 2nd prize in competitions.
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Demonstrated teamwork & perseverance as a member of the Junior College Tug of War Team, securing the 3rd prize.
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Actively participated in the Hiranandani Group's half marathons & cyclothons in both 2022 and 2023.
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Successfully qualified in the CEED in 2024. (AIR: 1624)