As a UX Researcher and Designer, I harness human-centered design and cutting-edge technology to craft solutions that not only meet user needs but also spark joy and drive meaningful impact.

14

November

2024

Featured Speaker

UXPA Minnesota - World Usability Day

Will present the journey of Fidgital-Play from concept to marketable product, focusing on blending physical and digital play.

Will engage usability professionals, showcasing innovative user-centered design.

14

November

2024

Featured Speaker

UXPA Minnesota - World Usability Day

Will present the journey of Fidgital-Play from concept to marketable product, focusing on blending physical and digital play.

Will engage usability professionals, showcasing innovative user-centered design.

Featured Speaker

UXPA Minnesota - World Usability Day

14

May

2024

to

29

August

2024

Start-up Launch Cohort

Create-X Georgia Tech

Developed Fidgital-Play, a game blending physical and digital play to balance screen time for children, during the CREATE-X summer program.

Engaged 1,500+ attendees, including government and business leaders, addressing kids’ screen time issues.

14

May

2024

to

29

August

2024

Start-up Launch Cohort

Create-X Georgia Tech

Developed Fidgital-Play, a game blending physical and digital play to balance screen time for children, during the CREATE-X summer program.

Engaged 1,500+ attendees, including government and business leaders, addressing kids’ screen time issues.

Start-up Launch Cohort

Create-X Georgia Tech

28

March

2024

Georgia Tech Graduate SMA Finalist

IDSA Student Merit Awards program

Top Georgia Tech competitor in prestigious national design contest.

Highlights exceptional design skills & innovative thinking.

28

March

2024

Georgia Tech Graduate SMA Finalist

IDSA Student Merit Awards program

Top Georgia Tech competitor in prestigious national design contest.

Highlights exceptional design skills & innovative thinking.

Georgia Tech Graduate SMA Finalist

IDSA Student Merit Awards program

14

March

2024

Research Presentation

Georgia Tech 3MT Prelim

Presented my master’s thesis in three minutes, engaging a diverse audience and showcasing research communication skills.

14

March

2024

Research Presentation

Georgia Tech 3MT Prelim

Presented my master’s thesis in three minutes, engaging a diverse audience and showcasing research communication skills.

Research Presentation

Georgia Tech 3MT Prelim

21

June

2024

to

30

November

2024

Events Team Ambassador

Service Design Network

Boosted social media engagement with AI-driven content, engaging 900+ conference attendees.

21

June

2024

to

30

November

2024

Events Team Ambassador

Service Design Network

Boosted social media engagement with AI-driven content, engaging 900+ conference attendees.

Events Team Ambassador

Service Design Network

16

October

2023

to

15

November

2023

Research and Interview

Create-X Female Founders

Interviewed 31 parents and 3 teachers on children’s screen time, securing $500 funding to ensure Fidgital-Play addresses the right balance issues.

16

October

2023

to

15

November

2023

Research and Interview

Create-X Female Founders

Interviewed 31 parents and 3 teachers on children’s screen time, securing $500 funding to ensure Fidgital-Play addresses the right balance issues.

Research and Interview

Create-X Female Founders

28

September

2023

to

00

November

2023

Funding and Exploration

Create-X I2P

Secured $1,000 for designing Fidgital-Play. Refined the game with feedback from parents, mentors, and attendees during the I2P showcase.

28

September

2023

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November

2023

Funding and Exploration

Create-X I2P

Secured $1,000 for designing Fidgital-Play. Refined the game with feedback from parents, mentors, and attendees during the I2P showcase.

Funding and Exploration

Create-X I2P

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May

2023

to

00

May

2024

Workshop Host

Design Club at Georgia Tech

Hosted UX workshops on Figma, AI insights, co-design, and industry meet-ups.

Engaged 65+ Georgia Tech students from various disciplines interested in UX design.

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May

2023

to

00

May

2024

Workshop Host

Design Club at Georgia Tech

Hosted UX workshops on Figma, AI insights, co-design, and industry meet-ups.

Engaged 65+ Georgia Tech students from various disciplines interested in UX design.

Workshop Host

Design Club at Georgia Tech

13

June

2023

Design for a Better Tomorrow

Presenter at 20X20 Harmonic Design Event

Discussed “Repair & You” on repair, sustainability & design for consumer electronics from both user & company perspectives.

Engaged 45+ design enthusiasts, professionals, and students.

13

June

2023

Design for a Better Tomorrow

Presenter at 20X20 Harmonic Design Event

Discussed “Repair & You” on repair, sustainability & design for consumer electronics from both user & company perspectives.

Engaged 45+ design enthusiasts, professionals, and students.

Design for a Better Tomorrow

Presenter at 20X20 Harmonic Design Event

05

September

2022

to

02

May

2023

Production Director

TEDx Georgia Tech

Led a team to enhance event spaces, branding, space design, and marketing collateral for the theme Potential & Kinetic Energy.

Engaged 100+ attendees interested in inspirational talks.

05

September

2022

to

02

May

2023

Production Director

TEDx Georgia Tech

Led a team to enhance event spaces, branding, space design, and marketing collateral for the theme Potential & Kinetic Energy.

Engaged 100+ attendees interested in inspirational talks.

Production Director

TEDx Georgia Tech

09

September

2022

to

05

May

2023

VP Professional Development

GT MID-Grad Council

Organized events like Podluck, portfolio reviews, and casual meet-ups, engaging 74 master’s students.

09

September

2022

to

05

May

2023

VP Professional Development

GT MID-Grad Council

Organized events like Podluck, portfolio reviews, and casual meet-ups, engaging 74 master’s students.

VP Professional Development

GT MID-Grad Council

05

September

2022

to

02

May

2023

MAD (Media and design) Team

Indian Club at Georgia Tech

Designed marketing materials, video edits, props, and stage designs for Indian events like Holi, Garba, and Diwali hosted by ICGT.

05

September

2022

to

02

May

2023

MAD (Media and design) Team

Indian Club at Georgia Tech

Designed marketing materials, video edits, props, and stage designs for Indian events like Holi, Garba, and Diwali hosted by ICGT.

MAD (Media and design) Team

Indian Club at Georgia Tech

17

March

2023

to

19

March

2023

48-hour Service Design Jam Atlanta

Global Service Design Jam at GT

Participated in a 48-hour jam focused on reducing takeout waste. Conducted user research at Tech Square and used Service Origami to visualize current and future states.

17

March

2023

to

19

March

2023

48-hour Service Design Jam Atlanta

Global Service Design Jam at GT

Participated in a 48-hour jam focused on reducing takeout waste. Conducted user research at Tech Square and used Service Origami to visualize current and future states.

48-hour Service Design Jam Atlanta

Global Service Design Jam at GT

08

November

2022

Peeling back Metaverse from a Gen. Z perspective

Panelist at Georgia Tech X Cognizant

Shared insights on the Metaverse alongside industry experts.

Participated with experts from Cognizant, Magic Leap & GTRI.

08

November

2022

Peeling back Metaverse from a Gen. Z perspective

Panelist at Georgia Tech X Cognizant

Shared insights on the Metaverse alongside industry experts.

Participated with experts from Cognizant, Magic Leap & GTRI.

Peeling back Metaverse from a Gen. Z perspective

Panelist at Georgia Tech X Cognizant

28

August

2019

Featured Designer

Packaging of the World

Designed a space-saving, cylindrical paint box with integrated palette.

Featured on a leading packaging design blog with 2,253 views and 42 likes.

28

August

2019

Featured Designer

Packaging of the World

Designed a space-saving, cylindrical paint box with integrated palette.

Featured on a leading packaging design blog with 2,253 views and 42 likes.

Featured Designer

Packaging of the World

Let's innovate together!
Join me in creating wonders.

2024 © Palak Gupta

Let's innovate together!
Join me in creating wonders.

2024 © Palak Gupta

Let's innovate together!
Join me in creating wonders.

2024 © Palak Gupta