Hi, I’m Rucha Dande, a Product Designer with a passion for crafting user-centric, scalable, and impactful design solutions.
My design journey is rooted in a multidisciplinary background in architecture, visual design, and digital media. With experience spanning design systems, storytelling, and collaborative product development, I’ve created solutions for diverse audiences, enhancing usability and driving efficiency.I specialize in building cross-platform design systems and reusable components, focusing on seamless user experiences for Web, iOS, and Android. My work includes user research, prototyping, and data-driven design, always ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
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Experience
Product Designer – Intuit (2023-2024)
Led the creation of reusable design components, improved workflows by 30%, and streamlined collaboration across teams.
Visual Designer – Intuit (2022)
Designed prototypes and optimized marketing campaigns, increasing customer satisfaction and product efficiency.
Graphic Designer – SAR Studio (2020)
Created cohesive brand assets and contributed to print and digital campaigns for professional and polished branding.
Graphic Designer and Content Writer – Walnut Folks (2019)
Designed engaging visuals and wrote compelling content to strengthen brand identity and online presence.
Education
Master’s in Graphic Design and Digital Media
2021-2023
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Master’s in Visual Design
2019-2020
Scuola Politecnica di Design, Milan
Bachelor’s in Architecture
2013 -2018
Pune University, India
My design journey spans various disciplines, including product design, visual design, design systems, storytelling, prototyping, and user research. I am particularly passionate about creating intuitive and cohesive design solutions that bridge user needs and business goals. Additionally, I enjoy exploring information design, illustration, and branding.
In my free time, I love immersing myself in creative pursuits like painting and writing poetry. I also find joy in discovering scenic hiking trails, cooking new recipes, and dancing to my favorite tunes. As a passionate traveler and animal lover, I thrive on adventures and the inspiration they bring to my work and life.
