Rhea Ghelani

Chicago, United States

Rhea Ghelani

Chicago, United States

Rhea Ghelani

Chicago, United States

Rhea Ghelani

Chicago, United States

My Journey


This is a glimpse into my path—from the early days of exploring ideas to the milestones that have shaped my creative and professional life. It’s a story of growth, challenges, and continuous learning.

Compact

UX/UI Designer (USA)

Aug 2024 - Present

Collaborated closely with product managers and designers to conduct usability studies and surveys, gathering actionable insights that improved app navigation and increased engagement by 15%.

Designed and executed both moderated and unmoderated usability tests to validate design concepts, identifying and addressing user pain points. Optimised workflows for a productivity SaaS platform, ensuring a seamless experience.

Created detailed reports and visual presentations to socialise findings across teams, leading to data-driven design decisions.

Mad Over Art

Executive Director and instructor

Jan 2021 - Aug 2024

Led the full research lifecycle (planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting) for a social-emotional learning platform, driving a 25% increase in user retention and user interviews, satisfaction surveys, and usability tests, using findings to improve the platform’s user experience and accessibility.

Worked with design, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure alignment between user insights and product/business goals.

Trained internal teams on UX research methodologies and best practices, fostering a culture of user-centred design.

Once upon our time capsule

UX/UI Designer (USA)

Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

Designed and conducted surveys and interviews for a web-based platform, enhancing user engagement by aligning the platform with user needs.

Synthesised research data into comprehensive reports, delivering key insights that informed iterative design.

Applied user-centred design principles to ensure usability and accessibility, aligning design decisions with business goals.

Navistar

UX/UI Designer (USA)

June 2023- Aug 2023

Led usability testing sessions and surveys for enterprise software, achieving a 20% increase in user satisfaction.

Supported cross-functional collaboration, presenting insights and design recommendations to stakeholders to drive product improvements and provided actionable recommendations for improving the usability and efficiency of the software.

Arovo

UX/UI Designer (Amsterdam)

Jan 2022- March 2022

Conducted usability tests and surveys to inform the redesign of a company website, leading to a 30% increase in customer retention and 20% reduction in bounce rates.

Delivered high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes, collaborating with product teams to ensure alignment between user needs and design solutions.

Compact

UX/UI Designer (USA)

Aug 2024 - Present

Collaborated closely with product managers and designers to conduct usability studies and surveys, gathering actionable insights that improved app navigation and increased engagement by 15%.

Designed and executed both moderated and unmoderated usability tests to validate design concepts, identifying and addressing user pain points. Optimised workflows for a productivity SaaS platform, ensuring a seamless experience.

Created detailed reports and visual presentations to socialise findings across teams, leading to data-driven design decisions.

Mad Over Art

Executive Director and instructor

Jan 2021 - Aug 2024

Led the full research lifecycle (planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting) for a social-emotional learning platform, driving a 25% increase in user retention and user interviews, satisfaction surveys, and usability tests, using findings to improve the platform’s user experience and accessibility.

Worked with design, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure alignment between user insights and product/business goals.

Trained internal teams on UX research methodologies and best practices, fostering a culture of user-centred design.

Once upon our time capsule

UX/UI Designer (USA)

Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

Designed and conducted surveys and interviews for a web-based platform, enhancing user engagement by aligning the platform with user needs.

Synthesised research data into comprehensive reports, delivering key insights that informed iterative design.

Applied user-centred design principles to ensure usability and accessibility, aligning design decisions with business goals.

Navistar

UX/UI Designer (USA)

June 2023- Aug 2023

Led usability testing sessions and surveys for enterprise software, achieving a 20% increase in user satisfaction.

Supported cross-functional collaboration, presenting insights and design recommendations to stakeholders to drive product improvements and provided actionable recommendations for improving the usability and efficiency of the software.

Arovo

UX/UI Designer (Amsterdam)

Jan 2022- March 2022

Conducted usability tests and surveys to inform the redesign of a company website, leading to a 30% increase in customer retention and 20% reduction in bounce rates.

Delivered high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes, collaborating with product teams to ensure alignment between user needs and design solutions.

My Journey


This is a glimpse into my path—from the early days of exploring ideas to the milestones that have shaped my creative and professional life. It’s a story of growth, challenges, and continuous learning.