VARUN
DARWAI
DRIBBBLE
BEHANCE
Product
Designer
[ M.S. UX & INTERACTION DESIGN ]
[ AVAILABLE TO WORK - UNITED STATES ]
I’m a Product Designer who bridges business strategy, data, and user psychology to create designs built for impact — not just aesthetics. Ready to turn insights into results?
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[ ACADEMIC + COMPANY ]
From branding and print design to marketing, web, and UI design, my journey has evolved into Product Design. With experience across F&B, healthcare, fire safety, AI, and sports, I bring valuable expertise and adaptability to every team.
[ 2023 TO 2025 ]
[ QUIZ ME ]
[ UX RESEARCH ]
[ PRETO-TYPING ]
[ 2024 ]
Reimagining Online Trivia Gameplay and Using Preto-typing to Test and Validate New Ideas.
Preto-typing tests showed 100% engagement in gameplay, but low initial interest in niche Quiz topics. 8/57 (14%) users signed up for early access, and 1/91 (0.04%) requested a new topic.
[ DESIGN STRATEGY ]
[ UX DESIGN ]
Helping Enhance a Platform for Sales Professionals to Achieve Higher Conversion Rates.
Contributed to strategy and design for the startup’s funding success and re-designed the website.
[ POST-ITS MOBILE APP ]
[ UX DESIGN & RESEARCH ]
[ 2023 ]
Re-designed the Post-its app to Cater to the Needs of its Existing Audience and Validated the Idea with Testing.
Achieved a 99% average task completion rate with 12 participants in a 20-min Usability Test Session. The idea being tested was designed and Prototyped in Figma within a span of 2 months.
[ KIN KEEPER MOBILE APP ]
[ GAMIFICATION ]
[ UX DESIGN ]
[ 2024 ]
Gamified a Mobile App for Creating, Organizing and Storing Personal and Family Health Information.
Learned, implemented and tested a Gamification Strategy, based on the book ‘Nudge’. Testing with 5 users showed 80% task completion, 20-min sessions, and 4.4/5 satisfaction.
[ W.M. CLOUD SYSTEM ]
[ UX RESEARCH & DESIGN ]
[ 2023 ]
Designed a Cloud System for Under Armor & Waste Management to extend hoodie life cycles and reduce waste.
Improved data visibility and decision-making by creating dashboard visualizations for product tracking, lifecycle monitoring, and environmental impact assessment of a single Under Armor Product.
[ SERVICES ]
With hands-on experience across
various design disciplines, I bring a designer’s mindset to untangling chaotic problems. I thrive in ambiguity, turning uncertainty into an opportunity.
[ WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE ]
01
UX RESEARCH
Qualitative & Quantitative research, Preto-typing, Generative & Evaluative Research and Exploratory Research.
02
UX Design
Information Architecture (I.A.), Experience Mapping Techniques, Prototyping, Usability Testing & Heuristic Evaluation.
03
PRODUCT STRATEGY
Business Objectives, Vision, Success Metrics, Market Research, Value Proposition, Business Model & Roadmap.
04
UI DESIGN
Design System, Color, Typography, Illustrations, Micro-interactions, Accessibility & Iconography.
05
WEB DESIGN
Immersive Web Experience, Animation, Content Strategy, UX Writing, Responsive Design and Grid System.
06
BRANDING
Brand Identity, Guidelines, Mascots, Typography, Color Palette, Patterns, Gradients, Mockups & Brand Tone.
07
FRONT END DEV
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript, API Integration, Functional Chatbots, and Hosting.
PERSONAL
SANDBOX
[ CASE STUDIES + EXPLORATION ]
Shoot me an E-mail
darwaivarun@gmail.com
[ LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA ] [ AVAILABLE TO WORK ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES ]
VARUN KUMAR DARWAI
©2025 VARUN KUMAR DARWAI // ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
I’m a Product Designer who bridges business strategy, data, and user psychology to create designs built for impact — not just aesthetics. Ready to turn insights into results?
VIEW MY WORK
SCROLL DOWN
SELECTED
PROJECTS
[ ACADEMIC + COMPANY ]
From branding and print design to marketing, web, and UI design, my journey has evolved into Product Design. With experience across F&B, healthcare, fire safety, AI, and sports, I bring valuable expertise and adaptability to every team.
[ 2023 TO 2025 ]
[ MASTERS THESIS ]
[ 2024-ONGOING ]
Researched Key Barriers and Developed a Test-Ready Prototype to Expand Cricket in the U.S.
Uncovered why South-East Asians struggle to find Cricket-playing opportunities in the U.S. Designed a solution that connects players and helps them find nearby venues effortlessly and on time.
[ UX RESEARCH ]
[ PRETO-TYPING ]
[ 2024 ]
Reimagining Online Trivia Gameplay and Using Preto-typing to Test and Validate New Ideas.
Preto-typing tests showed 100% engagement in gameplay, but low initial interest in niche Quiz topics. 8/57 (14%) users signed up for early access, and 1/91 (0.04%) requested a new topic.
[ DESIGN STRATEGY ]
[ UX DESIGN ]
[ 2024-25 ]
Helping Enhance a Platform for Sales Professionals to Achieve Higher Conversion Rates.
Contributed to strategy and design for the startup’s funding success and re-designed the website.
[ UX DESIGN & RESEARCH ]
[ 2023 ]
Re-designed the Post-its app to Cater to the Needs of its Existing Audience and Validated the Idea with Testing.
Achieved a 99% average task completion rate with 12 participants in a 20-min Usability Test Session. The idea being tested was designed and Prototyped in Figma within a span of 2 months.
[ GAMIFICATION ]
[ UX DESIGN ]
[ 2024 ]
Gamified a Mobile App for Creating, Organizing and Storing Personal and Family Health Information.
Learned, implemented and tested a Gamification Strategy, based on the book ‘Nudge’. Testing with 5 users showed 80% task completion, 20-min sessions, and 4.4/5 satisfaction.
[ UX RESEARCH & DESIGN ]
[ 2023 ]
Designed a Cloud System for Under Armor & Waste Management to extend hoodie life cycles and reduce waste.
Improved data visibility and decision-making by creating dashboard visualizations for product tracking, lifecycle monitoring, and environmental impact assessment of a single Under Armor Product.
VIEW ALL
PERSONAL
SANDBOX
[ CASE STUDIES + EXPLORATION ]
CHAPTER 156
1928-1989
SHIBUYA ARC
CHAPTER 156
1928-1989
SHIBUYA ARC
呪
術
廻
戦
漫画
BRINGING ART
TO LIFE ON SCREEN
Anime is more than just stunning visuals and captivating stories. It's a meticulous art form that represents the culmination of creativity, precision, and teamwork.
NARUTO
ONE PIECE
DRAGON BALL
WEBSITE CONCEPT
2024
Interactive Website Experience Crafted as a Tribute to the World of Shonen Anime
VIEW PROTOTYPE
MOBILE APP CONCEPT
2024
Modern, Visually-Engaging Mobile App for Soccer Updates with Interactive Features
VIEW PROTOTYPE
CASE STUDY
2024
Understanding the Negative Stigma Surrounding NFTs and What it Represents
VIEW CASE STUDY
Shoot me an E-mail
darwaivarun@gmail.com
[ LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA ] [ AVAILABLE TO WORK ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES ]
VARUN KUMAR DARWAI
©2025 VARUN KUMAR DARWAI // ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
[ SERVICES ]
With hands-on experience across
various design disciplines, I bring a designer’s
mindset to untangling chaotic problems. I
thrive in ambiguity, turning uncertainty into
an opportunity.
[ WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE ]
01
UX RESEARCH
Qualitative & Quantitative research, Preto-typing, Generative & Evaluative Research and Exploratory Research.
02
UX Design
Information Architecture (I.A.), Experience Mapping Techniques, Prototyping, Usability Testing & Heuristic Evaluation.
03
PRODUCT STRATEGY
Business Objectives, Vision, Success Metrics, Market Research, Value Proposition, Business Model & Roadmap.
04
UI DESIGN
Design System, Color, Typography, Illustrations, Micro-interactions, Accessibility & Iconography.
05
WEB DESIGN
Immersive Web Experience, Animation, Content Strategy, UX Writing, Responsive Design and Grid System.
06
BRANDING
Brand Identity, Guidelines, Mascots, Typography, Color Palette, Patterns, Gradients, Mockups & Brand Tone.
07
FRONT END DEV
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript, API Integration, Functional Chatbots, and Hosting.
DRIBBBLE
BEHANCE
VARUN
DARWAI
Product
Designer
[ M.S. UX & INTERACTION DESIGN ]
[ AVAILABLE TO WORK - UNITED STATES ]
Varun
Darwai
PRODUCT
DESIGNER
[ M.S. UX & INTERACTION DESIGN ]
[ AVAILABLE TO WORK - UNITED STATES ]
I’m a Product Designer who bridges business strategy, data, and user psychology to create designs built for impact — not just aesthetics. Ready to turn insights into results?
VIEW MY WORK
SELECTED
PROJECTS
[ ACADEMIC + COMPANY ]
From branding and print design to marketing, web, and UI design, my journey has evolved into Product Design. With experience across F&B, healthcare, fire safety, AI, and sports, I bring valuable expertise and adaptability to every team.
[ 2023 TO 2025 ]
[ MASTERS THESIS ]
[ 2024-ONGOING ]
Researched Key Barriers and Developed a Test-Ready Prototype to Expand Cricket in the U.S.
Uncovered why South-East Asians struggle to find Cricket-playing opportunities in the U.S. Designed a solution that connects players and helps them find nearby venues effortlessly and on time.
[ UX RESEARCH ]
[ PRETO-TYPING ]
[ 2024 ]
Reimagining Online Trivia Gameplay and Using Preto-typing to Test and Validate New Ideas.
Preto-typing tests showed 100% engagement in gameplay, but low initial interest in niche Quiz topics. 8/57 (14%) users signed up for early access, and 1/91 (0.04%) requested a new topic.
[ DESIGN STRATEGY ]
[ UX DESIGN ]
[ 2024-25 ]
Helping Enhance a Platform for Sales Professionals to Achieve Higher Conversion Rates.
Contributed to strategy and design for the startup’s funding success and re-designed the website.
VIEW ALL
[ SERVICES ]
With hands-on experience
across various design disciplines, I bring a designer’s mindset to untangling chaotic problems. I thrive in ambiguity, turning uncertainty into an opportunity.
[ WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE ]
01
UX RESEARCH
Qualitative & Quantitative research, Preto-typing, Generative & Evaluative Research and Exploratory Research.
02
UX Design
Information Architecture (I.A.), Experience Mapping Techniques, Prototyping, Usability Testing & Heuristic Evaluation.
03
PRODUCT STRATEGY
Business Objectives, Vision, Success Metrics, Market Research, Value Proposition, Business Model & Roadmap.
04
UI Design
Design System, Color, Typography, Illustrations, Micro-interactions, Accessibility & Iconography.
04
web Design
Immersive Web Experience, Animation, Content Strategy, UX Writing, Responsive Design and Grid System.
05
BRANDING
Brand Identity, Guidelines, Mascots, Typography, Color Palette, Patterns, Gradients, Mockups & Brand Tone.
06
FRONT END DEV
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript, API Integration, Functional Chatbots, and Hosting.
PERSONAL
SANDBOX
[ CASE STUDIES + EXPLORATION ]
CHAPTER 156
1928-1989
SHIBUYA ARC
CHAPTER 156
1928-1989
SHIBUYA ARC
呪
術
廻
戦
漫画
BRINGING ART
TO LIFE ON SCREEN
Anime is more than just stunning visuals and captivating stories. It's a meticulous art form that represents the culmination of creativity, precision, and teamwork.
NARUTO
ONE PIECE
DRAGON BALL
WEBSITE CONCEPT
2024
Interactive Website Experience Crafted as a Tribute to the World of Shonen Anime
VIEW PROTOTYPE
MOBILE APP CONCEPT
2024
Modern, Visually-Engaging Mobile App for Soccer Updates with Interactive Features
VIEW PROTOTYPE
CASE STUDY
2024
Understanding the Negative Stigma Surrounding NFTs and What it Represents
VIEW CASE STUDY
Shoot me an E-mail
darwaivarun@gmail.com
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