Hardik Agarwal

Hardik Agarwal

Communication Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Design @ Microsoft AI | Microsoft AI Design & Research | Building Bing experience better | Pune Design Festival Runner up

  • Education

    • OP Jindal University

      2024 - 2025
      Masters in Design User Experience with specialization in AI
    • Pearl Academy

      2017 - 2021
      4 Yrs Professional Diploma Interaction Design
    • Indira Gandhi National Open University

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English (Hons)
  • Experience

    • Dyegram

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
      Communication Designer

      Worked on social media post,illustratio, logo, 2D animation and video editing to enhance brand image.

    • Morphed Studios

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
      Web Designer

      Created a high fidelity website for a client on infrastructure by working on research and creating wireframes, userflows and low fidelity mockups.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
      Freelancer

      Worked with international and national clients on different types of app interface and website projects. Helped them redesigning an app and creating a better solution and experience for the user.

    • ALPINO

      Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
      Interaction Designer

      Worked on product, payment, services, support page and small interaction/animation on website. Created 3D renders by texturing pre built models and rendered them through Arnold Render in Cinema 4D.Worked on 2D and 3D animation of product and also social media grids and post.

    • The Night Marketer

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
      UI/UX Designer

      Worked on visual aspects and how to improve user experience for websites and apps on both frontend and backend panel. I created multiple websites and apps and was always connected with developer to maintain the perfect understanding of the design and how to implement it.

    • PlayShifu

      May 2021 - Feb 2023
      Visual Designer (UX/UI Design)

      1. Developed and launched over 6 AR STEM games, enhancing educational engagement through interactive experiences.2. Led the 3D avatar team in creating a metaverse, from concept art to 3D modeling and app integration. Designed a system for swappable avatars, optimizing resource reuse and enabling unique avatar customization.3. Transformed traditional HUD UI into diegetic/world space UI for VR devices, increasing user interaction rates by 35%.4. Directed the visual design for games, collaborating with 2D/3D concept artists, animators, and developers. Created storyboards and mood boards to establish the visual theme.Simplified user experience for children by designing intuitive, touch-free AR interactions, enhancing gameplay accessibility. Show less

    • Microsoft

      Feb 2023 - now

      1. Revamped the design of an SMS Organizer app, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement.2. Developed mainline answers on Bing search, enhancing user experience and meeting user needs effectively.3. Worked with Bing Travel team to improve the travel experience across flights, destinations, hotels, and car rentals.4. Conducted user research and usability testing, leading to design decisions that boosted user satisfaction scores by 45%.5. Implemented and standardized designs using Design Systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency.Partnered with multiple teams to create engaging animated videos for product and technical presentations.6. Drove growth initiatives for travel, increasing the Click-Conversion Rate (CCR) from 0.2% to 8%.Helped streamline the process of design signoff, undergoing mandatory steps to avoid any change when it’s shipped. Show less

      • UX Designer

        Mar 2025 - now
      • Senior Asscoiate UX Designer

        Feb 2023 - Mar 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      University of Michigan
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Front-End web UI frameworks and tools

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • UX Design Fundamentals

      California Institute of the Arts
      May 2020
    • Technical Support Fundamentals

      Google
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Javascript advanced

      Programming Hub
      May 2019
    • Introduction to the internet of things and embedded systems

      University of California, Irvine – Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Python

      Programming Hub
      May 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hardik Agarwal
      Pune Design Festival 2020 (ADI Battle of Projects) - First Runner Up, User Interface Design Association of designers of India Jan 2020 Awarded first runner up in ADI Battle of Projects held at Pune Design Festival 2020 in user interface category.
    • Awarded to Hardik Agarwal
      Design 360 IIIT Delhi Aug 2019 Ranked amoungst Top 10 teams in the overnight UI/UX Designathon held at IIITD in August'19
    • Awarded to Hardik Agarwal
      Pearl Excellence Award - Awarded for making it to the pearl excellence list for portraying excellence in various tasks during the academic session (2019-2020)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Pearl Academy on Jun 2019
      Pearl AcademyAssociated with Hardik Agarwal