I'm Utkarsh Kale
I'm Utkarsh Kale
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UX Designer
UX Designer
I’m a strategic User Experience Designer with a structured approach to problem-solving, enabling me to tackle complex interaction challenges and visual systems at scale. I design at the intersection of deep human empathy and logical design frameworks.
I’m a strategic User Experience Designer with a structured approach to problem-solving, enabling me to tackle complex interaction challenges and visual systems at scale. I design at the intersection of deep human empathy and logical design frameworks.
MITID X ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter | Treasurer, Web Head
Samsung Designathon | Winner
Awwwards | Young Jury
India HCIPAI | Volunteer
I bridge the gap between how a product looks (Visceral) and how it works (Behavioral) to ensure it is truly remembered (Reflective).
FeaTUReD WORK
FeaTUReD WORK
UX lead
Saas
Platform design
They were losing their Legacy. We built them a Lifeline
I led the UX and strategy for a seller-centric SaaS platform tackling financial exploitation in the Kashmiri handicraft market. My work focused on digitizing a centuries-old workflow to connect local artisans directly to a global audience.
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Winner
ai UX
conversational ui
THE AI THAT ACTS, NOT ASKS.
Our winning entry for Samsung's 24-hour AI Designathon redefines the AI's role in the OS. We designed a contextual, system-level agent that operates beyond the confines of a single app, built on a foundation of radical transparency.
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B2b branding
Tech
Visual Identity
AN ALGORITHM FOR ARTISTRY.
A B2B brand identity for an AI-powered talent discovery platform in the K-pop industry, crafted to feel as trustworthy to data-driven executives as it is aspirational to artists.
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Inclusive Design
Accessibility
Reclaiming IndependEnce, by design
A smart, multifunctional mobility device and companion app designed to empower people with dwarfism. It bridges the gap between industrial design and UX to transform daily friction into independence.
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BUT THERE IS anOTHER SIDE TO THE STORY.
BUT THERE IS anOTHER SIDE TO THE STORY.
A director's eye for composition is a designer's secret weapon. Whether framing a photograph or a user interface, the goal is the same: guide the eye, control the focus, and tell a story without words. These are my explorations in light, balance, and narrative.
A director's eye for composition is a designer's secret weapon. Whether framing a photograph or a user interface, the goal is the same: guide the eye, control the focus, and tell a story without words. These are my explorations in light, balance, and narrative.
VISUAL
RHYTHM
My experiments with framing, movement, and the perfect angle to guide the viewer's eye through the shot.
Explorations
Cinematography
Photography
Cinematography
Explorations
Cinematography
Photography
Illustrations
Explorations
Cinematography
Photography
Illustrations
Explorations
Cinematography
Photography
Illustrations
Explorations
Cinematography
Photography
Illustrations
How I direct the Movie (UX)
How I direct the Movie (UX)
01. THE BACKSTORY
(Research & Empathy)
Every great movie starts with a character study. I don't guess what the audience wants; I analyze the data, interview the users, and deconstruct the context. If I don’t understand the protagonist’s motivation (the user), I can’t write the ending.
01. THE BACKSTORY
(Research & Empathy)
Every great movie starts with a character study. I don't guess what the audience wants; I analyze the data, interview the users, and deconstruct the context. If I don’t understand the protagonist’s motivation (the user), I can’t write the ending.
02. THE SCREENPLAY
(Strategy & Information Architecture)
Before a single pixel is drawn, I map the plot. I use user flows and journey maps to establish the pacing and logic of the product. This ensures there are no "plot holes" in the navigation and that the story makes sense from start to finish.
03. BLOCKING THE SCENE
(Wireframing & Prototyping)
This is the rehearsal. I sketch low-fidelity wireframes to test the layout and functionality without getting distracted by aesthetics. We figure out where the actors stand and how the scene flows, validating the core mechanics before the budget is spent on polish.
04. CINEMATOGRAPHY
(Visual Design & Systems)
Now, we turn on the lights. I apply visual hierarchy, typography, and motion design to guide the user's eye. It’s not just about making it look good; it’s about setting the mood and ensuring the interface communicates the right emotion and brand voice.
05. TEST SCREENING
(Usability Testing & Iteration)
The Director’s Cut isn’t the final version—the audience has the final say. I test prototypes with real users to see where they get stuck or confused. Then, we go back to the editing room. I kill my darlings, fix the friction, and refine the product until it clicks.
01. THE BACKSTORY
(Research & Empathy)
Every great movie starts with a character study. I don't guess what the audience wants; I analyze the data, interview the users, and deconstruct the context. If I don’t understand the protagonist’s motivation (the user), I can’t write the ending.
01. THE BACKSTORY
(Research & Empathy)
Every great movie starts with a character study. I don't guess what the audience wants; I analyze the data, interview the users, and deconstruct the context. If I don’t understand the protagonist’s motivation (the user), I can’t write the ending.
02. THE SCREENPLAY
(Strategy & Information Architecture)
Before a single pixel is drawn, I map the plot. I use user flows and journey maps to establish the pacing and logic of the product. This ensures there are no "plot holes" in the navigation and that the story makes sense from start to finish.
03. BLOCKING THE SCENE
(Wireframing & Prototyping)
This is the rehearsal. I sketch low-fidelity wireframes to test the layout and functionality without getting distracted by aesthetics. We figure out where the actors stand and how the scene flows, validating the core mechanics before the budget is spent on polish.
04. CINEMATOGRAPHY
(Visual Design & Systems)
Now, we turn on the lights. I apply visual hierarchy, typography, and motion design to guide the user's eye. It’s not just about making it look good; it’s about setting the mood and ensuring the interface communicates the right emotion and brand voice.
05. TEST SCREENING
(Usability Testing & Iteration)
The Director’s Cut isn’t the final version—the audience has the final say. I test prototypes with real users to see where they get stuck or confused. Then, we go back to the editing room. I kill my darlings, fix the friction, and refine the product until it clicks.
Lets Create a blockbuster
A perfect interface is invisible. But a great story demands to be seen. I don't just architect systems; I capture moments. This is where my obsession with narrative takes over.
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Lets Create a blockbuster
A perfect interface is invisible. But a great story demands to be seen. I don't just architect systems; I capture moments. This is where my obsession with narrative takes over.
contact Me
Lets Create a blockbuster
A perfect interface is invisible. But a great story demands to be seen. I don't just architect systems; I capture moments. This is where my obsession with narrative takes over.
contact Me
