Top Talent like Prakrati 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.

Prakrati Kadekar

UX Designer
User Researcher
Edison, NJ, US
User Research
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Design
Prototyping
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Aspiring UX Designer & Researcher | Double Major in Cognitive Science and Computer Science at Rutgers University
Hi! I'm Prakrati, an aspiring UX designer & researcher and a junior double majoring in Cognitive Science and Computer Science. I'll be graduating in May 2026. I love design, tech and data, and more than that, I love combining these passions to build out meaningful solutions for people. I have experience in UX research, design & research operations, and UX/product design with a background in healthcare and startups. I thrive at the intersection of empathy, creativity and problem-solving. I get motivated seeing how great design and research transforms intuition, inclusivity, clarity and joy. Feel free to connect with me and/or reach out: prakrati.kadekar@gmail.com

Work History

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Incoming Digital Product Design Intern

NikeSummer 2025
A

UX Researcher + Research Assistant @ Rutgers Writing Centers

Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates at Rutgers UniversitySep 2024 - Apr 2025 • 8 mosAI, Writing Centers and tutor-tutee experience
B

UI/UX Design Intern

Brown Ribbon ExchangeJan 2025 - Mar 2025 • 3 mosDesigned beta version of Brown Ribbon Exchange's bartering website
C

Design Operations Intern

Centene CorporationMay 2024 - Mar 2025 • 11 mosDigital Design team in Digital Experience & Engagement Part-time from Sep 2024
M

Graphic Design Intern

Music VillageJan 2024 - May 2024 • 5 mosGraphics for Love+Unity campaign
M

UX Research Intern

MerckJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mosMRL IT Enablement & User Advocacy User Experience (EUA UX) team

Education

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Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Bachelor's degree, Cognitive Science, Computer Science2022 - 2026

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!

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Aspiring UX Designer & Researcher | Double Major in Cognitive Science and Computer Science at Rutgers University
Hi! I'm Prakrati, an aspiring UX designer & researcher and a junior double majoring in Cognitive Science and Computer Science. I'll be graduating in May 2026. I love design, tech and data, and more than that, I love combining these passions to build out meaningful solutions for people. I have experience in UX research, design & research operations, and UX/product design with a background in healthcare and startups. I thrive at the intersection of empathy, creativity and problem-solving. I get motivated seeing how great design and research transforms intuition, inclusivity, clarity and joy. Feel free to connect with me and/or reach out: prakrati.kadekar@gmail.com

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 Prakrati 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.

Prakrati Kadekar

UX Designer
User Researcher
Edison, NJ, US
User Research
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Design
Prototyping
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

N

Incoming Digital Product Design Intern

NikeSummer 2025
A

UX Researcher + Research Assistant @ Rutgers Writing Centers

Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates at Rutgers UniversitySep 2024 - Apr 2025 • 8 mosAI, Writing Centers and tutor-tutee experience
B

UI/UX Design Intern

Brown Ribbon ExchangeJan 2025 - Mar 2025 • 3 mosDesigned beta version of Brown Ribbon Exchange's bartering website
C

Design Operations Intern

Centene CorporationMay 2024 - Mar 2025 • 11 mosDigital Design team in Digital Experience & Engagement Part-time from Sep 2024
M

Graphic Design Intern

Music VillageJan 2024 - May 2024 • 5 mosGraphics for Love+Unity campaign
M

UX Research Intern

MerckJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mosMRL IT Enablement & User Advocacy User Experience (EUA UX) team

Education

R

Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Bachelor's degree, Cognitive Science, Computer Science2022 - 2026

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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