Gauri Thakur
Combining the world of design and technology
London, United Kingdom
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'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘
Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and helping users accomplish their goals. My knowledge of design principles, the software has always proven to be an upside for my projects. I believe in creating designs that are intuitive, accessible, transparent, and user friendly. I also believe in watching the same old movies again. Other than designing I love to talk about philosophy, sketch, cook, and hike. I also mentor young students from Myanmar just trying to figure out how I can help in someone else's journey.
My passion for design has taken the front forth in my life since I was 16. I taught myself through YouTube, numerous internships and just by following other designers. After 5 years, I moved to the UK to learn in a formal way about the world of UX with huge loan and pressure of paying it back, but all that paid off as I completed my masters with a distinction and paid off my student loan.
I bring both a research perspective and a creative problem-solving approach to developing the products that people love to use. I can tackle roadblocks, work in a multi-disciplinary team and combine innovative HCI and research principles. My knowledge of design thinking, 4-5 years of experience working with human centric products, proficiency in design and passion for accessibility, usability, user psychology, mobile specific products will allow me to play a valuable role in the implementation of design initiatives.
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Tech to design: Product design
I am looking to introduce the world of product design and how it links development, tech and the products while keeping the end users at the centre of everything.
Web Accessibility: Future of UX and Design
Here are 3-5 subtopics I will cover in my talk about accessible design, UI/UX and technology, design thinking, and design psychology, totally based on the time frame available:
1. Accessibility in UI/UX Design:
- Discuss the importance of designing digital products and interfaces that are accessible to users with disabilities.
- Explore specific accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), and how they impact UI/UX design.
- Share examples of successful accessible design implementations and their positive impact on user experiences.
2. Technology's Role in Accessibility:
- Examine the role of technology, including assistive technologies, in improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Discuss emerging technologies (e.g., AI, voice recognition, haptic feedback) and their potential to enhance accessibility in UI/UX design.
- Address the challenges and opportunities associated with staying up-to-date with evolving technology trends in the context of accessible design.
3. Design Thinking and Accessibility:
- Explain how the principles of design thinking can be applied to create more inclusive and user-centered design solutions.
- Share design thinking methodologies and their applicability to solving accessibility-related challenges.
- Highlight the iterative nature of design thinking and its alignment with continuous improvement in accessible design.
4. Psychology of User Experience:
- Explore the psychological aspects of user experience design, such as cognitive load, visual perception, and emotional design.
- Discuss how an understanding of user psychology can inform UI/UX decisions and lead to more engaging and effective designs.
- Provide examples of how design psychology principles have been used to create memorable user experiences.
5. Ethical Considerations in Design:
- Touch upon the ethical responsibilities of UI/UX designers, particularly in relation to accessibility and inclusivity.
- Discuss the potential consequences of neglecting accessibility in design and the ethical imperative to prioritize it.
- Delve into case studies or real-world examples where ethical considerations played a significant role in design decisions.
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Ending Note and a Summary and few steps everyone can follow
Gauri Thakur
Combining the world of design and technology
London, United Kingdom
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