Top Talent like Karan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Karan Vora

UX Designer
Product Designer
Web3 Developer
Bloomington, IL, US
Javascript
HTML/CSS
Wordpress
User Flows
Prototyping
Design Systems
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Design Thinking
User Research
Usability Testing
Graphic Design
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
UX Designer
My passion for UX stems from the principle that 'the user comes first.' I specialize in crafting accessible, user-centric design solutions that enhance the quality of life and align with business and technical objectives. With a background in web development, I have a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality, and usability. I hold a Master's degree in Information Experience Design from Pratt Institute, where I built expertise in interaction design, site maps, and user research. During my time as a Graduate Research Assistant and UX Consultant, I created visually compelling and user-friendly research posters, tutorial guides, and website experiences for clients and projects including the Norman Sicily Project, the Museum of Modern Art, and BestBuy. Earlier in my career, I transitioned from backend development to Senior Web Developer at Toddle, an edTech platform enhancing teaching and learning. There, I led and mentored the website team while managing end-to-end responsibilities for Toddle’s digital presence. I am driven by the belief that when you love what you do, you do it even better. I am truly passionate about designing solutions that make people's lives better. This profound connection between my professional dedication and personal fulfillment motivates me to explore and actively seek opportunities in design and research, all with the ultimate goal of creating a meaningful impact.

Projects

Coinstar Financial - B2B Campaign

To boost Coinstar Financial's RRT (Retail Remote Transfer) service adoption, I led a B2B campaign targeting banks and credit unions. Through strategic design and messaging, I effectively communicated RRT's value proposition.See More

The Blue Box Design System

The Blue Box Design System streamlines design and development at Tiffany & Co. This library of pre-built UI components and established styles ensures brand consistency and effortless accessibility, empowering teams to create beautiful digital experiences.See More

Mind&Me

An app that combines all essential features for managing mental health seamlessly, reducing the need to switch between platforms. This simplifies resource discovery and eases the stress of finding personalized assistance and tracking progress.See More

New York Transit Museum

Revamping the online platform to improve user experience for membership and ticket purchases, with the goal of boosting engagement and streamlining transactions.See More

Examination System For Visually Impaired People

An accessible portal designed to cater to the educational needs of visually and auditorily impaired students at The School for Deaf Mutes in Gujarat, IndiaSee More

Insomnia Cookies Redesigned Logo

The logo redesign was driven by the authentic origins of the company's inception. Rooted in its beginnings as a late-night cookie delivery service tailored for college campuses, I remained true to this foundation when redesigning the logo.See More

Work History

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UX Designer

DesignityCollaborating with Cell-Ed to redesign their website, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and principles. Conducted a UX research project for Home Genius Exteriors, devising a streamlined map design process using MapChart.net, reducing design complexity and time. Partner with Creative Directors to conceptualize and execute user-centered designs, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
C

UX Consultant

Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt InstituteJan 2023 - Dec 2024 • 2 yrsLed usability testing sessions for Websites and Products to enhance user experience on their top pages. Conducted heuristic Evaluations with UX experts to propose design solutions for improved accessibility. Facilitated client meetings and gather project requirements, ensuring smooth communication between teams and clients.
D

UX Design Intern

DesignityMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosDesigned financial emails, advertisement banners, and posters for clients like Coinstar for their marketing campaigns to drive traffic to case studies and articles. Crafted assets including infographics, whitepapers, and podcast banners. Designed Amazon product gallery graphics to enhance brand visibility for clients such as Sabre - Security Equipment Corporation.
P

Graduate Research Assistant

Pratt InstituteJan 2023 - May 2023 • 5 mosDesigned a visually compelling and user-focused research poster for the 2023 American Library Association (ALA) academic conference, ensuring that complex information was presented in an easily understandable format. Actively participated in numerous research interviews, conducting in-depth analysis of research data, and converting it into actionable insights that guided the user-centered design process. Designed user-friendly tutorial guides to aid students in comprehending a range of digital tools and services, prioritizing intuitive learning experiences.
T

Senior Web Developer

Toddle - Your Teaching PartnerApr 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 8 mosAdvanced my career from a backend developer to a Senior web developer while managing various responsibilities related to Toddle's website, a platform used by IB and non-IB schools to enhance teaching and learning. Stepped into a leadership role within the company's website team, where I shouldered increased responsibilities, guided and mentored team members, and played an integral part in shaping the team's strategies and objectives.

Education

P

Pratt Institute

Information Experience Design, Design and Visual Communications, General2022 - 2024
D

Dhirubhai Ambani University

Master of Science - MS, Information Technology2018 - 2020
A

Ahmedabad University

Bachelor of Computer Application, Computer Science2015 - 2018

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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UX Designer
My passion for UX stems from the principle that 'the user comes first.' I specialize in crafting accessible, user-centric design solutions that enhance the quality of life and align with business and technical objectives. With a background in web development, I have a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality, and usability. I hold a Master's degree in Information Experience Design from Pratt Institute, where I built expertise in interaction design, site maps, and user research. During my time as a Graduate Research Assistant and UX Consultant, I created visually compelling and user-friendly research posters, tutorial guides, and website experiences for clients and projects including the Norman Sicily Project, the Museum of Modern Art, and BestBuy. Earlier in my career, I transitioned from backend development to Senior Web Developer at Toddle, an edTech platform enhancing teaching and learning. There, I led and mentored the website team while managing end-to-end responsibilities for Toddle’s digital presence. I am driven by the belief that when you love what you do, you do it even better. I am truly passionate about designing solutions that make people's lives better. This profound connection between my professional dedication and personal fulfillment motivates me to explore and actively seek opportunities in design and research, all with the ultimate goal of creating a meaningful impact.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Karan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Karan Vora

UX Designer
Product Designer
Web3 Developer
Bloomington, IL, US
Javascript
HTML/CSS
Wordpress
User Flows
Prototyping
Design Systems
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Design Thinking
User Research
Usability Testing
Graphic Design
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Coinstar Financial - B2B Campaign

To boost Coinstar Financial's RRT (Retail Remote Transfer) service adoption, I led a B2B campaign targeting banks and credit unions. Through strategic design and messaging, I effectively communicated RRT's value proposition.

The Blue Box Design System

The Blue Box Design System streamlines design and development at Tiffany & Co. This library of pre-built UI components and established styles ensures brand consistency and effortless accessibility, empowering teams to create beautiful digital experiences.

Mind&Me

An app that combines all essential features for managing mental health seamlessly, reducing the need to switch between platforms. This simplifies resource discovery and eases the stress of finding personalized assistance and tracking progress.

New York Transit Museum

Revamping the online platform to improve user experience for membership and ticket purchases, with the goal of boosting engagement and streamlining transactions.

Examination System For Visually Impaired People

An accessible portal designed to cater to the educational needs of visually and auditorily impaired students at The School for Deaf Mutes in Gujarat, India

Insomnia Cookies Redesigned Logo

The logo redesign was driven by the authentic origins of the company's inception. Rooted in its beginnings as a late-night cookie delivery service tailored for college campuses, I remained true to this foundation when redesigning the logo.

Work History

D

UX Designer

DesignityCollaborating with Cell-Ed to redesign their website, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and principles. Conducted a UX research project for Home Genius Exteriors, devising a streamlined map design process using MapChart.net, reducing design complexity and time. Partner with Creative Directors to conceptualize and execute user-centered designs, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
C

UX Consultant

Center for Digital Experiences at Pratt InstituteJan 2023 - Dec 2024 • 2 yrsLed usability testing sessions for Websites and Products to enhance user experience on their top pages. Conducted heuristic Evaluations with UX experts to propose design solutions for improved accessibility. Facilitated client meetings and gather project requirements, ensuring smooth communication between teams and clients.
D

UX Design Intern

DesignityMay 2024 - Aug 2024 • 4 mosDesigned financial emails, advertisement banners, and posters for clients like Coinstar for their marketing campaigns to drive traffic to case studies and articles. Crafted assets including infographics, whitepapers, and podcast banners. Designed Amazon product gallery graphics to enhance brand visibility for clients such as Sabre - Security Equipment Corporation.
P

Graduate Research Assistant

Pratt InstituteJan 2023 - May 2023 • 5 mosDesigned a visually compelling and user-focused research poster for the 2023 American Library Association (ALA) academic conference, ensuring that complex information was presented in an easily understandable format. Actively participated in numerous research interviews, conducting in-depth analysis of research data, and converting it into actionable insights that guided the user-centered design process. Designed user-friendly tutorial guides to aid students in comprehending a range of digital tools and services, prioritizing intuitive learning experiences.
T

Senior Web Developer

Toddle - Your Teaching PartnerApr 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 8 mosAdvanced my career from a backend developer to a Senior web developer while managing various responsibilities related to Toddle's website, a platform used by IB and non-IB schools to enhance teaching and learning. Stepped into a leadership role within the company's website team, where I shouldered increased responsibilities, guided and mentored team members, and played an integral part in shaping the team's strategies and objectives.

Education

P

Pratt Institute

Information Experience Design, Design and Visual Communications, General2022 - 2024
D

Dhirubhai Ambani University

Master of Science - MS, Information Technology2018 - 2020
A

Ahmedabad University

Bachelor of Computer Application, Computer Science2015 - 2018

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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