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Hi! I'm Harsh

Though its not pronounced as /hɑ:rʃ/ but as /hərʃ/  

UX Researcher & Product Designer based in Chicago, IL.

Synergistic Design and Seamless Physical-Digital experiences are my thing!

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Projects

Selected complete projects ranging from UX Research to Product Conceptualization and Development
Interface for Generative Design AI Workflow in Autodesk Fusion 360
UX Research
Gen AI for CAD
Engineering Education

Generative Design AI Workflow

Evaluating the Usability & Learning Experience of Autodesk Fusion 360's Generative Design Workspace
Research Project
3 Months - Ongoing
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Routers beyond connectivity. A smart router on a table in a living room.
UX Research
Product Design & Development

Routers Beyond Connectivity

Re-Imaginging Wi-Fi router interfaces for intuitive Set-up & control.
Client Project
6 Months
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Ipsos iSay Survey Dashboard
UX Research
Web Design

Ipsos iSay Survey Dashboard

Evaluating and Enhancing the digital survey experience.
Sponsored University-Client Project
3 Months
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An upcoming project: LivingProof's Product Discovery & Purchase Decision
E-Commerce
Web Design
UX Research

Streamlining Product Discovery

Designing for LivingProof's Product Discovery & Purchase Decision Expeience
Sponsored University-Client Project
3 Months
Coming Soon
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Experience

With 3+ Years of experience building products 0 → 1, my roles vary from being a Design Consultant to a Product Designer & Researcher.
Ipsos Insight LLC
Mixed Methods UX Intern
June 2024 - August 2024
As an Intern at the UX Labs of Ipsos, I was responsible for collaborating with Senior Researchers & Vice Presidents on Field Research, Report Development and Project Delivery to clients.
Purdue Research
Graduate Research Assistant
January 2024 -  December 2024
As a Researcher under Dr. Gary Bertoline I was responsible for conducting various academic research activities along with some administrative duties in collaboration with other students as well as faculty.
PKPL Entertainment
Lead Product Designer
February 2022 - May 2023
As the Lead Designer & Researcher, I was responsible for Market Research, User Research and subsequent product development of a Gamified Fitness product consisting of a mobile app, game controllers & attachment devices for exercise bicycles.
MP Consulting LLC
Product Design Consultant
April 2022 - October 2022
As the sole Designer & Researcher on the team, I collaborated with Design Engineers & Clients to develop internal product design pipelines incorporating client approvals for design. Furthermore, I was also responsible for the 3D development of a range of toys and their subsequent components.
How About That! Studio
Product Designer
March 2021 - October 2021
As a Product Designer on a cross-functional team of designers & engineers, I was responsible for the development of the Exterior shell and Interaction Design for the control panel of the air purifier. The product subsequently got featured in Shark Tank India!
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Shoutouts & Successes

Don't just take my word for it.
Dr. Anil Sinha
Director
GLS Institute of Design
I know Harsh since his introduction to the field of design from his school days. What is admirable is that he is not complacent and has consistently endeavoured to better his given performance. His fine rapport, excellent coordination, and team management skills enabled him to get desired outcomes from assigned tasks. He has shown excellent ability that he can be a part of a team as well as manage and lead a team.
Shubham Singh
Head of Product & Innovation
Ubreathe
I had the pleasure of working closely with Harsh Chavda during our product design phase of 'Ubreathe Life'. Harsh excelled at working independently and proved to be a reliable, collaborative team member of our team and the agency team. Harsh has impressed me with his good design sense, making a straightforward decision-making discussion for the clients.
Liang He
Assistant Professor
Purdue University
I had the pleasure of mentoring Harsh in my UX Design Studio course and on a research project exploring lattice structures for 3D printing with TPU. Harsh is intellectually curious, highly dependable, and thoughtful in both design and experimentation. His strong work ethic and collaborative mindset make him a valuable contributor in any design context.
Zijah Aziz
Co-Founder & Chief Design Strategist
Attica Automotive Ltd
Harsh worked with me early on as a product design intern while in college, and what stood out immediately is his sense of ownership. He has high agency, you don’t need to hand-hold him, he’ll figure things out and move things forward. He approached problems with clarity, asked good questions, and had a solid design process overall. He is dependable and added real value during the time we worked together.
Senior UX Researcher
Ipsos
As an intern at Ipsos, Harsh's keen contributions to a sprawling competitive UX analysis project excelled beyond what was expected even from a full-time associate researcher. His attention to detail, stick-to-itiveness, and willingness to raise his hand for every task helped push the project over the finish line and made him a pleasure to have on the team.
Dr. Gary Bertoline
Distinguished Professor
Purdue University
Harsh is an exceptional researcher and designer with a unique ability to bridge engineering and human-computer interaction, making him an invaluable asset to our team. During his tenure as my research assistant, Harsh conducted in-depth workshops on Generative Design, demonstrating both technical mastery and an innate ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. He also played a pivotal role in student interviews, and conducted extensive literature reviews and market analyses to inform our research initiatives.
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