Designer

I’m a

&

Strategist

passionate about working alongside users to craft simple yet impactful solutions.

SPECIALITIES

  • Crafting user-centric experiences that seamlessly blend form and function is my passion. I'm dedicated to delivering compelling designs that solve problems and evoke a positive emotional response, leading to increased loyalty and conversion rates.

  • Having a strong consulting background, I've developed a knack for examining challenges from multiple perspectives. I consider customer needs, the business landscape, and the key metrics that drive success. I'm all about the big picture, but I'm not afraid to dive deep when necessary. This approach enables me to deliver comprehensive solutions that effectively address complex problems.

    This can be found in my work with Verizon.

  • I've used both quantitive and qualitative methods to really dig into how users think and what they want. From user interviews, usability testing, or simple data analysis—I’ve done it all to get the inside scoop. Then, armed with those insights, I’m able to make informed design decisions and ultimately craft user-focused experiences.

    This can be found in my work with Burger King.

  • I've honed my development skills through my Computer Science Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This educational background helps me communicate effectively with developers, understand the level of effort (LOE) needed for design tasks, and occasionally flex that muscle when working closely with technical teams to brainstorm design solutions when faced with technical limitations.

  • When it comes to visual design, I'm all about creating experiences that are simple, intuitive, and engaging. I truly understand the importance of a solid foundational design system, having firsthand experience building a robust one for a retail mobile app project. I am well-versed with design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch, enabling me to transform design concepts into sleek and polished visuals effortlessly.

KIND WORDS

“Gopika’s work was the backbone of the team, consistently well thought out and refined. Gopika also demonstrated poise and openness when dealing with feedback, suggestions from the client, and hard questions. I’m honestly blown away by her maturity and level of skill”

DESIGN LEAD, PUBLICIS SAPIENT

“Gopika has a level of confidence and maturity beyond her role. Gopika embodies a learning mindset, always willing to jump into new things and learn where she can. She has leaned into different areas of the work when she can, such as CX&I strategy and research, in order to understand the bigger picture and be more engaged in her team's work.”

DIRECTOR AGILE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, PUBLICIS SAPIENT

“Within a short period of time, Gopika has showcased her ability to balance and rationalize areas of opportunity while correctly assessing factors out of our control. I'm specifically calling this out because since we have no official lead In our squad. That being stated, I naturally felt I could entrust her with lead responsibilities and communicate candidly with her about ambiguous challenges. Gopika organically became a key member of our squad that allows us to operate In an extremely efficient and thorough manner. ”

DESIGN LEAD, PUBLICIS SAPIENT