Sahil Deshpande User Experience Designer
https://sahilcd.com/
Email
sahilcd23​@gmail.com
Phone
3174182612
www.linkedin.com/in/sahilcd
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Education
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, Indiana University, Indianapolis
August 2024 – May 2026 | Indianapolis, United States
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi
August 2020 – May 2024 | Delhi, India
Professional Experience
Fulcrum GT, UX Designer
May 2025 – Present | Chicago, United States
  • •Own the 0→1 interaction design of an AI-powered legal staffing platform, transforming complex resource allocation into an explainable, data-driven system that optimizes firm profitability.
  • •Redesigned a high-density Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG) compliance platform to eliminate severe information clutter and reduce user cognitive overload.
  • •Architected a scalable, accessible Figma design system using design tokens and utilized AI-augmented prototyping tools to accelerate cross-functional validation cycles.
    • TruePulse Health, Product Designer - Capstone
    August 2025 – May 2026 | Remote
  • •Designed and launched a portable ANS tracker for maternal health by conducting user research with 11 participants and competitive analysis, identifying a critical market gap.
  • •Developed personas and user journey maps for clinicians and expectant mothers, highlighting key pain points to inform intuitive, user-centered design solutions.
  • •Built a maternal health app utilizing Google's Material Expressive Design System to ensure rapid development and foster user comfort through intuitive UI expressiveness.
    • SETH Lab - Indiana University, Graduate Research Assistant
    August 2024 – September 2025 | Indianapolis, United States
  • •Conducted a systematic literature review (50+ studies) to extract design rationales and specifications for VR environments for children.
  • •Synthesized qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable recommendations and interaction specifications for accessibility and inclusion.
    • Wadhwani AI, UX Research Intern
    June 2023 – August 2023 | Delhi, India
  • •Translated machine learning outputs into actionable insights for frontline workers, enhancing their ability to extract relevant data quickly and build trust.
  • •Conducted secondary user research to define user needs and environmental context for a Geolocation-based Tuberculosis triage tool aimed at rural frontline workers.
  • •Designed promotional pages for the G20 conference, breaking down complex technical implementations and demonstrating business impact to a global audience.
    • Skills
    Design

    UX Design • Interaction Design • Visual Design • User Flow • Wireframes • Rapid Prototyping • Design System • Systems Thinking • WCAG • Figma • Adobe XD • React

    Research

    User Interviews • Contextual Inquiry • Usability Testing • A/​B Testing • Surveys • Competitive Analysis • Quantitative Data Analysis

    AI-Assisted Design & Development

    Copilot · Gemini · Figma AI · Google Antigravity · Agentic Prototyping · AI-Augmented Ideation · AI-Powered Research Synthesis · Rapid Build–Test Cycles

    Projects
    Spotify Un(Wrapped)⁠, UX Case Study on Music Discovery and Engagement
    August 2024 – October 2024
  • •Architected a user-centered design strategy for Spotify social sharing, synthesizing qualitative insights from user interviews and affinity mapping into high-value product opportunities.
  • •Evaluated end-to-end social workflows using Retrospective Think Aloud sessions, benchmarking task success via task time, error rates, and a SUS score of 53 to isolate critical friction points.
  • •Proposed net-new interaction design frameworks for friend discovery and playlist management to maximize platform reach, user engagement, and long-term retention.
    • December 2025 – January 2026
  • •Reimagined the traditional design portfolio by architecting a responsive browser-based Windows XP operating system simulation to break standard web paradigms and spark nostalgic user joy.
  • •Utilized Gemini and Antigravity to vibe-code custom window-management mechanics and intricate desktop micro-interactions, reducing development cycles while achieving pixel-perfect skeuomorphic design.
    • Publications
    June 2024

    Shah, E., Rana, A., Shashwat, S., Deshpande, S., & Kaur, S.

    29th May 2024

    Deshpande, S., Ajith, R., Patel, Y., & Srivastava, A.