Raghavendra Mahendrakar

My Passion & Expertise at Raghav4Web

UX ≠ UI

Seasoned IT professional with 20+ years of experience, including 10+ years in UX and Product Design. Specialized in end-to-end product design, user journey mapping, and intuitive, user-centered solutions. Expert in KPI and Dashboard design, creating data-rich interfaces that drive strategic decision-making. Worked with global brands including NIKE, APPLE, MICROSOFT, and INFOSYS–FINACLE. Leverage deep user research, behavioral insights, and data to deliver measurable business outcomes. Proficient in mobile-first, responsive design, Agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Core Competencies

User Research, Design Thinking, Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, UX Strategy, Visual Design, Responsive Design, Accessibility Design, Mobile-First Design, User Flows, Journey Mapping, Figma Design, UI Design Systems, Heuristic Evaluation, Design System Creation, Persona Development, Task Analysis, Product Design, Stakeholder Interviews, Agile UX, UX Writing, Microinteractions, Design Validation, User-Centric Design, UX Audits, Cross-Platform UX, UX Metrics And KPIs, AI-Integrated UX, AI-Powered User Interfaces, Conversational UI Design, AI-Enhanced Personalization, Machine Learning In UX, Predictive UX Design, Chatbot Experience Design, AI-Driven User Behavior Analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP) In UX, Ethical AI Design

Technical Skills

  • AI & UX Integration: Conversational UI Design, Chatbot Flows, AI-Powered Personalization, Natural Language Processing (NLP) for UX, Predictive User Experience, AI-Driven User Insights, Ethical AI Design, Generative Design Tools (e.g., Uizard, Galileo AI)
  • Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, Balsamiq, InVision
  • Development Tools: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular UI, Material UI
  • Project Management: Jira, Trello, Asana, Zeplin
  • Prototyping & Testing: Balsamiq, UXPin, Hotjar, Google Analytics, Heuristic Evaluation, Stakeholder Interviews
  • Platforms: iOS, Android, Web (responsive and adaptive design)
Raghav4Web

UX Specialization


VIBE Design 100%
AI-Driven Product Design 100%
UX Strategy & CX Leadership 100%
Voice and Conversational UX 100%
Customer Experience (CX) Platforms 100%
Business Intelligence (BI) and KPI Analytics 100%
Dashboard Design and Analytics 100%
User Research 100%
Usability Testing 100%
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 100%
User-Centered Design (UCD) 100%
Interaction Design (IxD) 100%
Information Architecture (IA) 100%
Wireframing & Prototyping 100%
Sketching & Wireframe 100%
Design Systems 100%
Accessibility (WCAG Compliance) 100%
Responsive Design 100%
User Research & Usability Testing 100%
Collaboration & Communication 100%
Data-Driven Design 100%

Human-Computer Interaction – HCI




Carry out a design process that focuses on people’s needs to ensure that designs are easy and pleasurable to use. Create and enhance user interface designs based on principles of human cognition. Design engaging user experiences for desktop, mobile and physical devices. Evaluate the user experience of a design through user tests and expert evaluations.

Mobile User Experience (UX) Design




Design mobile interfaces based on mobile usability best practices. Use personas and task modelling to inform the design of a mobile user experience. Design mobile interfaces that cater to the different operating platforms (e.g. iOS vs Android). Design mobile user experiences that are engaging and fun.

Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide




Apply an iterative, user-focused design process to generate innovative ideas that solve complex, ill-defined problems. Make use of practical design thinking methods such as interviews, co-creation sessions and rapid prototyping, in every stage of the design process. Initiate a new working culture based on customer needs and wants, so all work is focused on creating holistic and sustainable customer value. Employ user research techniques to ensure products and solutions are truly relevant to their target audience.

Interaction Design for Usability




Carry out a design process that focuses on people’s needs to ensure that designs are easy and pleasurable to use. Reduce the costs, risk, and time required to design and implement products by designing with usability in mind. Integrate user-centered design into lean and agile development processes, to ensure that all work creates customer value. Increase an organization’s UX maturity and ability to create great user experiences by engaging the whole team in user-centered design.

User Research – Methods and Best Practices




Carry out user research, such as interviews and observations, to ensure that designs are relevant and provide a great user experience. Plan user research projects that are valid and ethically sound. Reduce time and cost of product design and development through fitting user research into design processes in the most optimal way. Provide actionable insights to stakeholders through effectively communicating the results of user research projects.

Agile Methods for UX Design





Evaluate the agility of teams, identify agile patterns and anti-patterns and adapt to different variations of agile teams. Make use of specialized design and research techniques that are suited for agile teams. Research and design in collaboration with engineers to work within the constraints of short sprints. Design for experimentation and create agile-friendly deliverables.

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Showing posts with label Crypto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crypto. Show all posts
  • AI Broker Crypto Dashboard: Smarter Crypto Trading

     










    AI Broker Crypto Dashboard: Smarter Crypto Trading - @ Google AiStudio - Live Demo

    Project Overview

    The AI Broker Crypto Dashboard is a responsive and interactive cryptocurrency market dashboard designed to provide a comprehensive, real-time overview of the crypto market. Built with React and Tailwind CSS, this project features dynamic data on tokens, social activity, market volume, and sentiment analysis. It provides traders with a powerful, accessible tool to make data-driven decisions.

    My Role: UX/UI Designer, Front-End Developer

    1. The Problem: The Volatility and Complexity of Crypto Trading

    The cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility and rapid changes. For traders and investors, navigating this environment can be a significant challenge, often leading to poor decisions and missed opportunities. The core problems include:

    • Information Overload: Traders are bombarded with data from countless sources, making it difficult to filter out noise and focus on what truly matters.

    • Lack of Actionable Insights: Many platforms present raw data without context, making it hard to understand market sentiment or the underlying reasons for price movements.

    • Inefficient Research: The process of researching tokens and their security is time-consuming and often requires switching between multiple platforms and tools.

    The goal of this project was to provide a single, elegant platform that addresses these pain points, transforming a complex process into a clear and empowering experience.

    2. The Solution: A Unified and Visual Command Center

    The solution was to build a modern, responsive dashboard that consolidates all vital crypto data into a single, intuitive interface. Key features of the system include:

    • Real-Time Data Visualizations: The dashboard features interactive charts and graphs that allow users to visualize real-time price movements, trading volume, and social activity over time.

    • Sentiment Analysis: An AI-powered sentiment analysis tool provides a quick and clear overview of market sentiment for individual tokens, helping traders understand the mood of the market.

    • Token Security Scores: It provides a clear overview of token security scores, helping users identify potential risks and make more informed decisions.

    • Mobile-Responsive Design: Built with modern web technologies, the dashboard is fully responsive, ensuring a consistent and seamless experience on any device, from a desktop to a tablet.

    This approach transforms complex financial data into a powerful, centralized tool for more efficient and intelligent crypto trading.

    3. My Design Process: Building for Clarity and Trust

    My design process was centered on creating a system that not only provided clarity but also inspired a sense of trust and control in the user.

    • User Research & Persona Development: I conducted interviews to understand the pain points and mental models of crypto traders and investors. I created user personas to guide the design process and ensure the dashboard would meet their specific needs.

    • Information Architecture: I designed the dashboard's layout to move from a high-level overview of the entire market to a detailed, interactive view of individual tokens. This hierarchy was designed to empower users to quickly find the information they need without getting lost in a sea of data.

    • Prototyping & Visual Design: I developed a clean, professional UI that uses a neutral color palette and intuitive iconography to reduce visual clutter and highlight key data points. The charts and data visualizations were designed to be both informative and aesthetically pleasing, making it easy to spot trends and anomalies.

    4. The Final Product: A New Standard for Crypto Trading

    The final application is a powerful and intuitive tool that successfully addresses the core challenges of crypto trading. It is not just a collection of data points but a living system that empowers users to make smarter, faster, and more confident financial decisions. The design prioritizes a seamless user experience, clear data visualization, and a focus on actionable insights, making it an essential asset for anyone looking to optimize their crypto trading strategies.

    Key Learnings & Outcomes:

    • Visualizing Data is Key: The dynamic charts successfully transform a complex problem (understanding a volatile market) into a simple, interactive task.

    • Single Source of Truth: By bringing all critical information into a single place, the dashboard significantly reduces manual effort and improves overall user satisfaction.

    • The Power of Modern Tech: Using modern web technologies provides a robust foundation for building a highly responsive, scalable, and maintainable application.

  • Crypto Security Dashboard: Navigating the Digital Wild West

     



    Crypto Security Dashboard: Navigating the Digital Wild West - @ Google AiStudio - Live Demo

    Project Overview

    The Crypto Security Dashboard is a modern, mobile-responsive application designed for cryptocurrency traders and investors. Inspired by a futuristic UI, it provides a powerful platform for analyzing token security scores and metrics in real time. The dashboard features interactive charts and detailed information panels to help users make informed decisions and protect their assets in a volatile and often risky market.

    My Role: UX/UI Designer, Product Strategist

    1. The Problem: The High Stakes of Decentralized Finance

    The world of cryptocurrency is a landscape of immense opportunity, but it is also fraught with risk. For both novice and experienced investors, the challenges are significant:

    • Opacity and Lack of Trust: It can be incredibly difficult to determine the legitimacy and security of a new token. Scams, rug pulls, and smart contract vulnerabilities are common, leading to substantial financial losses.

    • Complex and Disparate Data: Critical security information—such as audit results, liquidity analysis, and developer activity—is often scattered across multiple platforms, making it time-consuming and challenging to perform due diligence.

    • Overwhelming Volatility: The fast-paced nature of crypto trading requires quick, data-driven decisions. Relying on guesswork or incomplete information can be a costly mistake.

    The goal of this project was to provide a centralized, transparent, and intuitive platform that empowers users to quickly assess the security of a token and trade with greater confidence.

    2. The Solution: A Unified and Actionable Risk Assessment Tool

    The solution was to build a comprehensive dashboard that consolidates all vital crypto security data into a single, intuitive interface. Key features of the system include:

    • Real-Time Security Scores: The dashboard provides an easy-to-understand security score for each token, calculated from a variety of on-chain and off-chain metrics. This provides an instant "at a glance" risk assessment.

    • Interactive Visualizations: It features dynamic charts that allow users to visualize a token's liquidity, transaction patterns, and other key security metrics over time, making it easy to spot anomalies and potential red flags.

    • Detailed Information Panels: The dashboard's modular design includes dedicated panels for deep-dive analysis, providing detailed information on smart contract audits, tokenomics, and wallet distribution.

    • Mobile-Responsive Design: With a significant portion of crypto trading happening on the go, the dashboard is fully responsive, ensuring it is equally usable on a desktop or a smartphone.

    This approach transforms raw, complex blockchain data into a powerful, centralized tool for more secure and intelligent trading.

    3. My Design Process: Building for Trust and Clarity

    My design process was centered on creating a system that not only functioned as a powerful data tool but also built trust with the user through transparency and clarity.

    • User Research & Interviews: I conducted interviews with active crypto traders and investors to understand their due diligence processes, their biggest fears, and the data points they rely on most. This research revealed a strong need for simplicity and a clear "go/no-go" signal on token security.

    • Information Architecture: I designed the dashboard's layout to move from high-level, critical data (security score) to more detailed information (charts, panels). This hierarchy was designed to guide users from a quick check to an in-depth analysis.

    • Prototyping & Visual Design: I developed low-fidelity wireframes to test different layouts and data hierarchies. I then designed a clean, modern interface with a "futuristic" aesthetic using a dark theme and vibrant colors to ensure readability during long screen-time sessions. The charts and data visualizations were designed to highlight critical alerts and trends instantly.

    4. The Final Product: A Roadmap for Safe Trading

    The final application is a powerful and intuitive tool that successfully addresses the challenges of navigating the crypto market. It is not just a collection of charts but a living system that empowers users to make smarter, faster, and safer decisions. The design prioritizes a seamless user experience, clear data visualization, and a focus on actionable insights, making it an essential asset for any individual looking to protect their assets in the decentralized world.

    Key Learnings & Outcomes:

    • Trust Through Transparency: By showing users the data behind the security score, the dashboard builds trust and empowers users to perform their own analysis.

    • Data-Driven Storytelling: The dashboard successfully transforms raw data into a clear visual story of a token's health, allowing users to understand the risks in a new way.

    • The Power of Centralization: By bringing all critical information into a single place, the dashboard significantly reduces manual effort and improves overall security.

    This project demonstrates how a user-centered design approach can be applied to a high-risk industry to create a powerful tool that is not only a technological solution but a practical and indispensable business asset.

  • Get in Touch

    Thank you for visiting my portfolio. I’m Raghavendra Mahendrakar, a UX/UI Designer with extensive experience in crafting intuitive digital products, responsive mobile-first designs, and enterprise-grade interfaces. If you're looking to collaborate on a user-centered product, need expert guidance on UX strategy, or are seeking a UI/UX product design expert for your upcoming project—I'd love to hear from you.

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