Hello, I'm Apurva

For the past few years, I’ve been crafting digital experiences that are thoughtful, accessible, and deeply rooted in real human needs.

For me, design isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about understanding people and creating solutions that truly make life better.

This is my Story

Passion brought me here

I’ve always lived at the intersection of creativity and tech. As a kid, I’d bounce between sketchbooks, craft boxes, and tearing apart gadgets just to see how they worked. I was that curious friend who always asked “why”—and that mindset still drives every project I take on.

Eventually, I realized design was more than self-expression—it was a way to improve how people live, work, and connect. That led me to pursue my Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University (graduating June 2025), where I’ve explored everything from UX research to accessibility to product strategy.

Modern users scroll fast
I design experiences that make them
stop, explore, & stay

Make technology feel human

UX DESIGN

Clean, usable interfaces backed by real insights. I turn messy problems into wireframes, flows, and prototypes that just make sense.

PRODUCT STRATEGY

I connect user needs to business goals—guiding features, roadmaps, and priorities with clarity and focus.

AI PRODUCT DESIGN

I design AI tools that feel natural to use—translating technical complexity into friendly, trustworthy experiences.

INTERACTION DESIGN

I sweat the micro-moments. From the first tap to the final scroll, I shape every interaction to feel smooth and intuitive.

Work Experience

UX Researcher & Event Coordinator

XD Roundtable (XDR), DePaul University · Jan 2025 – Present

Plan and host design-centered events, workshops, and speaker panels to engage HCI students and foster UX community-building. Lead research on ethics in AI and UX trends through cross-functional collaboration with faculty and peers.

Organized design events and panels, strengthening HCI student engagement and UX community-building. Led research and advocacy discussions on AI ethics and UX trends through collaboration with faculty and peers.

UX Researcher

DePaul University · Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

Researched privacy and scam-prevention features, achieving 90% task success and 80% user satisfaction. Delivered actionable insights that improved platform trust.

UX Consultant(Tech)

DePaul University · Sept 2023 – May 2024

Revamped a WCAG-compliant website, conducted usability testing, and improved SEO by 12%. Created digital assets that generated $3K in revenue and increased engagement by 18%.

UX/UI Designer

Cognizant Technology Solutions · July 2022 – Jun 2023

Designed a Cambridge dashboard that improved engagement by 8% and reduced bounce rate by 12%. Led design system development and conducted usability testing to enhance user satisfaction.

Data Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions · Feb 2021 – July 2022

Automated reporting systems and optimized data pipelines, reducing manual effort by 65%. Recognized with team performance awards for driving a 20% increase in project success.

UI Intern

Verzeo EduTech · Feb 2020 – Apr 2020

Led user feedback analysis and collaborated on a website redesign, improving site usability by 7% and aligning user needs with business goals through cross-functional teamwork.

Beyond the Screen…

Sooooo,
what’s next?

© 2025 apurva Mohapatra. This site is not finished and never will be.

4:34 AM

Sooooo,
what’s next?

© 2025 apurva Mohapatra. This site is not finished and never will be.

Sooooo,
what’s next?

© 2025 apurva Mohapatra. This site is not finished and never will be.

4:34 AM

Sooooo,
what’s next?

© 2025 apurva Mohapatra. This site is not finished and never will be.

4:34 AM