Devika Khowala

Experience

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  Jaipur Ceramics

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Design Intern

  • Studied the design and production cycle of a product. Gained insights into the practical applications of the design process.

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  SWAROVSKI

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

  Design Intern
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  MAATTI DESIGN PRIVATE LIMITED

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Graphic Designer

  • Designed brand identity and packaging for an International Client• Managed end-to-end packaging project from conceptualization to prototyping

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  StudioB

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Design Manager

  • Managed production and design execution on-site at international exhibitions in multiple countries• Coordinated vendor sourcing and supervised quality control

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  CocoMoco Kids

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Design Consultant

  • Co-developed interactive games and content for a subscription-based learning and educational games start-up• Created brand identity, visual system, marketing collaterals and provided production support

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  Design For Use

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Visual Designer

  • Streamlined the visual design guidelines for a global software solutions provider.• Designed hi-fidelity wireframes using existing visual guidelines for a B2B website.

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  Tata Elxsi

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Worked with multi-national clients in the domains of branding, communication design, packaging, and Environmental graphics• Hands-on experience in sectors like Hospitality, Mass-Transit, FMCG Products• Provided end-to-end support for ideation, prototyping, execution, project management, and client coordination• Supported project planning and was a liaison to the marketing team• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team as the communication design lead on the award-winning Kochi city mass-transit project Show less

  • Senior Designer

    Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Design Consultant

    May 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Carnegie Mellon University

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Research, design, and content creation for Associate Professor, Stuart Candy, Situation Lab.• Assisted the Web Marketing Manager for the School of Design with content creation.

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  OpenStax, Rice University

  Dec 2018 - now

  UX Designer

  • Design owner for OpenStax Tutor, an online courseware. Responsible for improving product experience and future platform developments.• Provide input on product strategy based on user feedback, competitive benchmarking, and business needs.• Collaborate with product manager and engineers to prioritize design-centered improvements and accessibility compliance. • Improve existing features like instructor onboarding, assignment builder, and grade book to increase product transparency and usability.• Manage the repository of help articles, FAQs, and video tutorials. • Onboard and mentor interns. Supervise project scoping, research,design, and implementation. Show less