Dharini Chandrashekar

Hello!

I'm a data-driven UX researcher and designer specializing in identifying usability issues in systems and creating seamless human experiences with emerging technologies.

Currently, User Experience for VERA tool @ Synthetic Reality Lab, UCF and Revamping the official website of CPCUP.

MS in Human-Computer Interaction @ University of Maryland, College Park.

Seeking Full-time/ Contract UX Roles in the USA. Let's Connect!

USER RESEARCH | PRODUCT DESIGN

Workflow Improvements for Bin Delivery System

Designed a tool to make delivering recycling bins for Montgomery County residents more efficient. Reduced manual work between office staff and drivers and increased workflow efficiency by 40%.

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USER RESEARCH | VISUAL DESIGN

Gamifying Finance Tracking for Young Couples

Conducted qualitative research among graduate students to identify financial literacy gaps among partners and designed an app to track expenses and enhance collaboration between partners.

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USER RESEARCH | VIRTUAL REALITY DESIGN

Evaluating the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Therapy

Conducted user studies using the Meta Quest HMD, collecting qualitative and quantitative data from 15 participants through interviews, surveys, and observations to inform design enhancements.

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DATA ANALYTICS | USER RESEARCH

Exploring Statistical Trends in Music

Analyzed a Kaggle dataset with 953 records and 24 variables of popular Spotify songs, examining music trends and the potential for advanced AI predictive models in the industry.

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DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY

Inspecting a Website for Accessibility Issues

Conducted an assessment of the Hiking Project website, identifying accessibility issues using manual techniques (VoiceOver) and automated tools (WAVE) to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

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USER RESEARCH | PRODUCT DESIGN

Workflow Improvements for Bin Delivery System

Designed a tool to make delivering recycling bins for Montgomery County residents more efficient. Reduced manual work between office staff and drivers and increased workflow efficiency by 40%.

USER RESEARCH | VISUAL DESIGN

Gamifying Finance Tracking for Young Couples

Conducted qualitative research among graduate students to identify financial literacy gaps among partners. Designed a vintage game-themed app to track expenses and enhance collaboration between partners.

USER RESEARCH | VIRTUAL REALITY DESIGN

Evaluating Efficacy of Virtual Reality Therapy

Spearheaded a research study to assess the impact of simulated phobia scenarios on human subjects. Conducted user studies using Meta Quest HMD, gathering both qualitative and quantitative data from 15 participants through interviews, surveys, and observations to guide design improvements.