Rhea Makhija

Product Designer

India4 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in creating scalable and intuitive user experiences.
  • Strong background in enterprise design and systems thinking.
  • Passionate about blending functionality with human-centered design.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer with expertise in SaaS and B2B user experience design.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience (ux)Product DesignVisual DesignDesign ThinkingUser Experience Design (ued)Design ResearchUser ResearchInteraction Design

Other Skills

Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC)Figma (Software)Systems ThinkingEnterprise Design Thinking (EDT)User Experience TestingAdobe XDConcept GenerationSketch AppUser PersonasData AnalysisWireframingPrototypingAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAccessibility

About

Product designer with a strong belief in simplicity and clarity as tools for solving complex problems. I bring a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to design- balancing empathy, systems thinking and business impact. With experience across enterprise, security and automation platforms, I focus on creating scalable, accessible and intuitive experiences that support confident decision-making. Inspired by travel, art and storytelling, I draw from diverse perspectives to design products that feel both functional and human, while continuously evolving my craft and impact.

Experience

4 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Ibm

2 roles

Product Designer | IBM Automation & AI

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC)Figma (Software)Systems ThinkingUser Experience (UX)Enterprise Design Thinking (EDT)Product Design

Product Designer | IBM Security

Dec 2023Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • At the Security Software Labs at IBM, I focus on enhancing the User Experience of IBM Security products. I also work on the Carbonisation (remodel as per Carbon Design System Guidelines) of the product and its smooth integration into other IBM Security Products.
Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC)Figma (Software)Systems ThinkingUser Experience (UX)Visual DesignEnterprise Design Thinking (EDT)

Tata consultancy services

Associate Product Designer

Jul 2021Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Systems Engineer | Field: Design in the TCS Interactive unit
  • I was engaged with the research and innovation team in the organisation. A major part of my role was concerned with the creation of Design Systems and RFPs (Request for Proposal). I conducted research on newly emerging technologies and design trends to present innovative project ideas and concepts for existing and potential clients.
  • As a User Experience Designer, my job involved conducting research (primary and secondary); data compilation and analysis; development of personas, user journey maps, information architecture and task flows; ideation and brainstorming; wireframing; and user testing. I also worked on visual design; prototyping; and interaction design for some clients.
  • I have worked on projects across different domains like- Retail and E-commerce; Banking, Financial Service and Insurance (BFSI); Manufacturing companies and other B2B businesses; Travel and Hospitality; Public Sector; and Life Sciences.
User Experience TestingDesign ThinkingAdobe XDSystems ThinkingUser Experience (UX)Concept Generation

Fractal ink design studio

User Experience Design Intern

Jan 2021Apr 2021 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • I worked with Fractal ink Design Studio as part of my thesis/capstone project. The brief of the project was to transform an Employee-HR Portal for one of India's leading banks and its subsidiaries, to aid the internal functioning and the backend operations within the bank by providing a seamless Employee Experience (EE) and helping them stay engaged and be collaborative through this portal.
  • I worked on 10+ modules as part of the project. I was associated with the User Experience Design of the portal and my role involved creation of task flows and user flows; ideation and brainstorming; developing the Information Architecture; and wireframing.
  • As a requirement of the thesis/capstone, I also conducted secondary research; created a new visual design and style guide; and charted out the interaction model, value proposition and future scope of the project, which helped me deliver better designs and solutions to the client as well.
Design ThinkingUser Experience Design (UED)Sketch AppUser Experience (UX)Visual Design

Think design collaborative

Design Research Intern

May 2020Jun 2020 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Theme: Innovation in Crisis | The aim of this Design Research project was to identify the influence of the needs and lifestyles, of human beings, over the innovations in the Food and Beverages industry during and post Covid-19 crisis. I studied the patterns, trends and future perspectives of the food and beverages industry using the ZMET (Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique) research method.
Design ResearchUser ResearchUser PersonasData Analysis

Campuslife pvt. ltd.

UI/UX Design Intern

Feb 2020May 2020 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • This end-to-end project involved interviewing users; creation of personas, information architecture and user journey maps; concept generation; wireframing; interaction design; visual design and prototying of the Campuslife mobile application.
User ResearchUser Experience (UX)Interaction DesignWireframingConcept Generation

Gaia smart cities

Product Design Intern

Jun 2019Jul 2019 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • My project brief was to design an elegant, sturdy and easy to assemble product showcase exhibit for the various product offerings of the company.
Product DesignPrototyping

Whole new level

Graphic Design Intern

Jun 2018Jul 2018 · 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • I worked on branding projects and elements (banners, logos, flyers, illustrations and menu cards) for multiple clients from different domains- sustainable solutions, food and beverage, retail and lifestyle.
Adobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Education

ISDI School of Design and Innovation

Undergraduation — Product Design

Jan 2017Jan 2021

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Sociology

Jan 2017Jan 2020

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