Heramb
Pawar
I design with purpose and empathy, blending function and form. Backed by over 5 years of experience I create accessible, scalable systems that bridge the gap between technical engineering and intuitive design.
Part designer,
part problem-solver,
full-time pixel perfectionist.
I design digital products that feel human. Whether it's simplifying prescription refills or building pet care platforms, I blend strategy, empathy, and clean design to shape experiences people love.
Design is my lens to understand people and improve their lives. I don't chase trends — I chase insights. My work is rooted in empathy, validated by research, and refined through feedback.
Connect on LinkedInResearch-First Design
Every decision is grounded in user interviews, usability testing, and data — not assumptions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Fluent in both design and dev — I bridge gaps between teams to ship faster without sacrificing quality.
Inclusive by Default
Accessibility (WCAG 2.2) isn't an afterthought. I build for every user, from day one.
Impact-Driven Outcomes
My designs have cut refill times by 25%, reduced bounces by 10%, and improved onboarding by 15%.
A toolkit built for
impact, not just aesthetics.
UI/UX Design Principles
Visual hierarchy, spacing, contrast
User Experience Design
UED, user flows, journey mapping
Interaction Design
Micro-interactions, motion, prototypes
Typography & Iconography
Type systems, icon libraries, brand
Prototyping & Wireframing
Low-fi to high-fi, interactive flows
WCAG Accessibility
2.1 & 2.2 compliance, inclusive design
UX Research
Interviews, usability testing, A/B tests
Front-End Development
HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics
SEO Principles
Semantic markup, performance, metadata
How I turn problems
into beautiful solutions.
Every great product starts with the right questions. Here's the repeatable framework I bring to every project — from pharmacy software to pet care platforms.
Before a single pixel is drawn, I invest deeply in understanding the people I'm designing for. I talk to real users, observe their behaviour, align with stakeholders, and map the problem space so the team is solving the right problem — not just any problem.
Key Activities
- Stakeholder interviews & kickoff workshops
- User interviews (20+ sessions across projects)
- Contextual observation & field research
- Competitive analysis & heuristic evaluation
- Defining research goals & success metrics
Deliverables
- Research plan & discussion guide
- Interview synthesis & affinity maps
- Empathy maps
- Competitive landscape report
Research data is only useful when it's shaped into clarity. I synthesise findings into personas, journey maps, and crisp problem statements that give the entire team — design, product, and engineering — a shared north star to build toward.
Key Activities
- Synthesising research into themes & insights
- Building user personas grounded in data
- Mapping current-state & future-state journeys
- Crafting problem statements (How Might We…)
- Prioritising pain points by impact & frequency
Deliverables
- User personas (2–4 archetypes)
- Experience & journey maps
- Problem statements
- Jobs-to-be-done framework
With the problem clearly defined, I open up the solution space. Through sketching, crazy-8s, and design studio workshops I generate a wide range of concepts — then systematically narrow down to the most feasible, viable, and desirable ideas using structured prioritisation.
Key Activities
- Crazy-8s & rapid sketching sessions
- Design studio workshops with cross-functional teams
- Concept development & scenario modelling
- Feature prioritisation (MoSCoW / effort-impact matrix)
- Information architecture & user flow mapping
Deliverables
- Concept sketches & storyboards
- User flow diagrams
- Site map / IA document
- Prioritised feature list
I move from low-fidelity wireframes to interactive high-fidelity prototypes — but always at the right fidelity for the question being tested. I build on top of scalable design systems, ensuring every component is accessible, consistent, and developer-ready from day one.
Key Activities
- Low-fi wireframes to validate layout & structure
- High-fi mockups with production-ready UI
- Interactive Figma prototypes for user testing
- Design system & component library build-out
- WCAG 2.2 accessibility review at every stage
Deliverables
- Wireframes (lo-fi & hi-fi)
- Interactive prototype
- Design system / component library
- Accessibility annotations
Design doesn't end at handoff — it ends when the product works for real people. I run structured usability tests, analyse results, and iterate rapidly. I track measurable outcomes post-launch and use data to continuously improve. Every decision I make is ultimately validated by the person using it.
Key Activities
- Moderated & unmoderated usability testing
- A/B testing to validate design decisions
- Synthesising test findings into actionable insights
- Developer handoff with specs & documentation
- Post-launch tracking & iteration planning
Deliverables
- Usability test report
- Prioritised iteration backlog
- Redline specs & handoff documentation
- Post-launch metrics report
Projects that
solve real problems.
Every role
shaped my craft.
From Scarborough pharmacies to New Hampshire tech companies — I've designed across industries, scales, and continents.
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- Led end-to-end design of pharmacy software interfaces, improving user task efficiency by 25%.
- Conducted user interviews and usability testing with 20+ patients and staff to identify key pain points.
- Delivered wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI mockups using Figma, reducing revision cycles by 20%.
- Created scalable design components and documentation, accelerating handoffs across platforms.
- Redesigned membership portal UI — 7% increase in user engagement,10% reductionin bounce rates.
- Built a modular design system used across 5+ digital products, cutting design and dev time by 10%.
- Applied WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards for inclusive design across all user groups.
- Conducted A/B testing to validate decisions, improving onboarding success rate by 15%.
- Designed 50+ marketing materials for academic programs, boosting event attendance by 15%.
- Collaborated with IT and web team to improve homepage UI, contributing to a 7% increase in session time.
- Ensured visual consistency across all print and digital assets aligned with university brand guidelines.
- Produced 100+ visual assets elevating institutional branding and student engagement by 20%.
- Initiated a standardized template system, reducing content creation time by 25%.
- Designed and maintained a cohesive visual identity across all departmental assets, ensuring 100% brand alignment for institutional events.
- Partnered with cross-functional marketing teams to translate institutional goals into compelling visual narratives
Built to keep
growing.
Formal degrees gave me the foundation. Certifications keep me sharp. Both are part of the same story.
Growth never stops —
and neither do I.
UX research, interaction design, accessibility, and AI-driven design.
Awards &
Achievements.
Got a project
in mind?
Let's talk.
Whether you're looking to collaborate, need a UX review, or just want to share your love for clean design and strong coffee — I'm one click away.