Meera Ramachandran
I am a strategic and data-informed product designer with a strong background in user-research. I specialize in product strategy, systems thinking, team collaboration and creating intuitive designs that ship. My professional journey has led me through diverse fields, from self-driving cars to software for manufacturing to software for construction sites.
Meera Ramachandran
I am a strategic and data-informed product designer with a strong background in user-research. I specialize in product strategy, systems thinking, team collaboration and creating intuitive designs that ship. My professional journey has led me through diverse fields, from self-driving cars to software for manufacturing to software for construction sites.
Meera Ramachandran
I am a strategic and data-informed product designer with a strong background in user-research. I specialize in product strategy, systems thinking, team collaboration and creating intuitive designs that ship. My professional journey has led me through diverse fields, from self-driving cars to software for manufacturing to software for construction sites.
Issue templates
I designed an experience to improve issue tracking resulting in double the user-retention. It was the #1 customer-requested feature, released Nov 2022.
Web and Mobile
Vision setting, Adoption
Issues management
I designed the end-to-end experience to balance the tension between data integrity versus ease of use. Resulted in user retention and improved revenue. Released in 2023.
Web and Mobile
Cross-tool delivery and cohesion
Autonomous vehicle experiences
I led the team through an ethnographic research study in two Chinese cities and generated concepts a variety of design concepts involving mixed reality, eye tracking, hardware and software prototyping.
In-car infotainment
Product strategy
Issue templates
I designed an experience to improve issue tracking resulting in double the user-retention. It was the #1 customer-requested feature, released Nov 2022.
Web and Mobile
Vision setting, Adoption
Balancing speed with data integrity in effective issue management
I played a strategic role defining the end-to-end experience to balance the tension between data integrity versus ease of use. Resulted in user retention and improved ACV. Released in 2023.
Web and Mobile
Cross-tool delivery, Design Cohesion
Autonomous vehicle experiences
I led the team through an ethnographic research study in two Chinese cities and generated concepts a variety of design concepts involving mixed reality, eye tracking, hardware and software prototyping.
Web and Mobile
Product strategy
Issue templates
I designed an experience to improve issue tracking resulting in double the user-retention. It was the #1 customer-requested feature, released Nov 2022.
Web and Mobile
Vision setting, Adoption
Issues management
I designed the end-to-end experience to balance the tension between data integrity versus ease of use. Resulted in user retention and improved revenue. Released in 2023.
Web and Mobile
Cross-tool delivery and cohesion
Autonomous vehicle experiences
I led the team through an ethnographic research study in two Chinese cities and generated concepts a variety of design concepts involving mixed reality, eye tracking, hardware and software prototyping.
In-car infotainment
Product strategy
Process
Below is a general process for all my design projects. I try to follow this as a guideline to gut check me if I am stuck, but different design projects typically emphasize different parts of this process.
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
Process
Below is a general process for all my design projects. I try to follow this as a guideline to gut check me if I am stuck, but different design projects typically emphasize different parts of this process.
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Explore happy path(s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Refine and align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
Process
Below is a general process for all my design projects. I try to follow this as a guideline to gut check me if I am stuck, but different design projects typically emphasize different parts of this process.
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
01
Understand the problem space
I typically work with the Product Manager or the project sponsor to define the scope and objectives of the project. I use techniques like assumptions tracking, interviews, journey and systems mapping to make sure we are aligned on the goals and objectives.
Refine & align on the goals and vision
Apart from understanding the user needs and business goals, I break the work down into chunks, plan design sprints, run quick user surveys, create design principles or the north star vision to align on the goals, objectives, KPIs and scope.
02
Explore happy path (s)
I define the user experience, test and evaluate design concepts, and analyze how my designs will inform behavior and craft the experience for the user. Lots of collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders or dependent teams.
03
Iterate
I follow through with engineering sprints to conduct design audits. I then closely work with engineers to iterate on functionality prior to launch. Post-launch, I like to dive into the data and tracking metrics proactively using analytic tools such as Looker or Amplitude.
04
Experience
Experience
Sr. Product Designer
Sr. Product Designer
Aurora
Autodesk
Jan 2024 - Present
Jan 2024 - Present
Sr. Product Designer
Sr. Product Designer
Autodesk
Autodesk
Jun 2019 - Dec 2023
Jun 2019 - Dec 2023
Sr. UX/UI Designer and Researcher
Sr. UX/UI Designer and Researcher
NIO
NIO
Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Lincoln UX Project Lead
Lincoln UX Project Lead
Lincoln UX Project Lead
Ford Motor Co
Ford Motor Co
Feb 2014 - Feb 2017
Feb 2014 - Feb 2017
UX Designer
UX Designer
Ansys
Ansys
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
