
Hi! I'm Rutuja
I Shape User Journeys with Clarity, Creativity, and Functionality.
Currently working as a UX designer at IBM ISL, designing AI-driven solutions in watsonx Orchestrate.
A Technology-based Safety Travel Companion for Women
Classroom project
Innovative Mobile App and Wearable Solution for Women's Safety in India.
Wrote a research paper on a safety travel companion for women, presented at the 2023 IEEE Conference, and indexed in SCOPUS database.

Timeline
6 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
A Technology-based Safety Travel Companion for Women
Classroom project
Innovative Mobile App and Wearable Solution for Women's Safety in India.
Presented a research paper at the 2023 IEEE Conference, and indexed in SCOPUS database.

Timeline
6 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
A Technology-based Safety Travel Companion for Women
Classroom project
Innovative Mobile App and Wearable Solution for Women's Safety in India.
Wrote a research paper on a safety travel companion for women, presented at the 2023 IEEE Conference, and indexed in SCOPUS database.

Timeline
6 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
Gamified AI Therapy for Childhood Speech Disorders
Classroom project
Proposed an AI-based design for screening, assessment, and therapy for Speech-Language Disorder.
Presented related research at the HWWE2023-BRICSplus Conference at IIM Mumbai.

Timeline
4.5 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
Gamified AI Therapy for Childhood Speech Disorders
Classroom project
Proposed an AI-based design for screening, assessment, and therapy for Speech-Language Disorder.
Presented related research at the HWWE2023-BRICSplus Conference at IIM Mumbai.

Timeline
4.5 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
Gamified AI Therapy for Childhood Speech Disorders
Classroom project
Proposed an AI-based design for screening, assessment, and therapy for Speech-Language Disorder.
Presented related research at the HWWE2023-BRICSplus Conference at IIM Mumbai.

Timeline
4.5 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
Gamified AI Therapy for Childhood Speech Disorders
Classroom project
Proposed an AI-based design for screening, assessment, and therapy for Speech-Language Disorder.
Presented related research at the HWWE2023-BRICSplus Conference at IIM Mumbai.

Timeline
4.5 weeks
Tools
Figma, After effects,
Miro, Illustrator
IBM Patterns Program: UI/UX Project on MRO Inventory Optimization
IBM Patterns incubator project
Participated in IBM’s 6-week Patterns Design Education Program, collaborating on a real-world Incubator Project to enhance the MRO Inventory Optimization (MRO IO) platform. Leveraging the Enterprise Design Thinking (EDT) and IBM’s Carbon Design System.

Timeline
4 weeks
Tools
Illustrator, Figma,
Photoshop, Mural
IBM Patterns Program: UI/UX Project on MRO IO
IBM Patterns incubator project
Collaborated on a real-world Incubator Project to enhance the MRO Inventory Optimization (MRO IO) platform. Our team addressed user challenges and delivered high-fidelity solutions.

Timeline
4 weeks
Tools
Illustrator, Figma,
Photoshop, Mural
IBM Patterns Program: UI/UX Project on MRO Inventory Optimization
IBM Patterns incubator project
Participated in IBM’s 6-week Patterns Design Education Program, collaborating on a real-world Incubator Project to enhance the MRO Inventory Optimization (MRO IO) platform. Leveraging the Enterprise Design Thinking (EDT) and IBM’s Carbon Design System.

Timeline
4 weeks
Tools
Illustrator, Figma,
Photoshop, Mural
Revamping Tata Trusts' Change-Table Website
Internship- worked with TATA Trusts on one of their most prestigious project
I worked at Rediffusion Brand Solutions Pvt Ltd as a User Interface designer to design an IOS mobile app and website design for their client Tata Trust to revamp the Change-table website.

Internship period
2 months
Tools
Adobe XD, After effects,
Illustrator
Revamping Tata Trusts' Change-Table Website
Internship- Worked with TATA Trusts on one of their most prestigious project
I worked at Rediffusion Brand Solutions Pvt Ltd as a User Interface designer to rewamp the Chnage-table website an IOS mobile app and website design.

Internship period
2 months
Tools
Adobe XD, After effects, Illustrator
Revamping Tata Trusts' Change-Table Website
Internship- worked with TATA Trusts on one of their most prestigious project
I worked at Rediffusion Brand Solutions Pvt Ltd as a User Interface designer to design an IOS mobile app and website design for their client Tata Trust to revamp the Change-table website.

Internship period
2 months
Tools
Adobe XD, After effects,
Illustrator
I design intuitive, visually impactful digital experiences with a focus on
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
and
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
.
I bring
Creative
Creative
Creative
Creative
Creative
ideas to life, always striving to push boundries and create
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
user experiences.
Currently working as
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
at IBM ISL, Kochi.
I design intuitive, visually impactful
digital experiences with a focus on
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
and
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
.
I bring
Creative
Creative
Creative
Creative
Creative
ideas to life, always striving to
push boundaries and create
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
user experiences.
Currently working as
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
at IBM ISL, Kochi.
I design intuitive, visually impactful digital experiences with a focus on
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
and
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
.
I bring
Creative
Creative
Creative
Creative
Creative
ideas to life, always striving to push boundries and create
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
Meaningful
user experiences.
Currently working as
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
at IBM ISL, Kochi.
More about me
I'm Rutuja Kolekar, a Pune native from the vibrant state of Maharashtra.
When I'm not working, I thrive on staying active and expressing my creativity. I enjoy gym workouts, painting with oil and knives, drawing live sketches, and going for an occasional run or hike. I also love trying new street foods and exploring their flavours.

More about me
I'm Rutuja Kolekar, a Pune native from the vibrant state of Maharashtra.
When I'm not working, I thrive on staying active and expressing my creativity. I enjoy gym workouts, painting with oil and knives, drawing live sketches, and going for an occasional run or hike. I also love trying new street foods and exploring their flavors."

Skills
Skills
UX Design
Problem-Solving
Product Design
Motion design
Prototyping
Information Architecture
Workshops
Design Sprint
Design Sprint
Design Sprint
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
User Testing
User Testing
User Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
UX Research
UX Research
UX Research
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Mentoring
Mentoring
Mentoring
No-Code
No-Code
No-Code
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