SAKSHI
KHILARI
I am pursuing my Master's of Science in Human Computer Interaction Design at Indiana University - Bloomington. Conducting cultural probes, participatory design sessions, user interviews, and other generative, exploratory and evaluative research has been the highlight of my Master's. My understanding of AI enterprise products and end-to-end systems come from my Summer Internship at Icertis Inc., Bellevue ,WA.
01/ Currently
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My interest in UX started early. When I was five, I wanted to be an interior designer, not because of furniture, but because I loved thinking about how people move through spaces. Over time, that curiosity shifted from physical environments to digital ones. User Experience Design felt like a natural fit, and UX Research became the clearest way for me to understand people before designing for them.
o2/ Early Life
I gravitated towards subjects like Psychology and Political Science in high school. I then pursued my undergraduate degree in User Experience Design in Pune. That was when I was introduced to concepts like Human-Centered Design, Ethical UX, and Research-Led Design, principles I still live by.
o3/ Educational Background
Apart from work and academic life, I am big on hobbies. I have tried my hand at game design, pottery, and papertole. At 18, I co-founded a small business around handcrafted merch to channel my creative energy. I have also been trained in Bharatanatyam (an Indian classical dance form) for 11 years.
o4/ Alternate Life
Work Experience
UX Research & Design Intern,
AI Products
Icertis Inc.
2025
Spearheaded the UX design of a consumption-based pricing model for Icertis’ AI products, spanning customer, admin, and internal-facing experiences.
Delivered validated prototypes and user-tested designs, reducing usability friction and ensuring adoption readiness across stakeholders.
Identified and resolved critical usability gaps in a flagship enterprise tool, significantly improving efficiency and user satisfaction.
UX Research Intern,
Fintech
YUJ Designs
2024
Led 40+ user interviews to uncover key insights on financial literacy among parents and children
Synthesized user, secondary, and competitive research to inform design decisions and ecosystem understanding.
Designed and refined 25+ concept models, leading to a high-fidelity prototype that increased user engagement by 40% in testing.
Design Coordinator,
Graphics and Social
IEEE WIE & India Council
2022
Led a team of 15 to design 30+ high-impact marketing materials, strengthening the brand’s digital presence.
Drove a 2,000+ follower increase by executing targeted social media campaigns that boosted engagement and brand awareness.
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