Shrut Kirti Saksena
About Shrut Kirti Saksena
Shrut Kirti Saksena is a Senior Experience Researcher at Adobe, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in UX research and a strong background in cognitive and behavioral sciences, she has contributed to significant projects and mentored emerging UX professionals.
Work at Adobe
Shrut Kirti Saksena has been serving as a Senior Experience Researcher at Adobe since 2020. Based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, she has contributed to the research of flagship products such as Adobe Illustrator on the web, Adobe InDesign, and CC Canvas. Her role involves applying her expertise in UX research to enhance user experiences across these platforms.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Prior to her role at Adobe, Saksena worked as a Senior UX Researcher and Team Lead at Lollypop UX/UI Studio from 2017 to 2020. She founded and led the UX Research operations there, establishing the function from the ground up. Additionally, she has served as a speaker at various events, including adplist.org, Savvy UX Summit, and GreenBook, sharing her insights on UX research.
Education and Expertise
Saksena holds a Dual Degree Bachelor's and Master's Degree with Honors in Cognitive and Neuroscience from the Centre for Converging Technologies at the University of Rajasthan, completed between 2010 and 2016. She also completed her high school education at Jawaharlal Nehru School, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). Her research expertise encompasses emerging technologies, global UX research operations, and cognitive and behavioral sciences.
Speaking Engagements and Mentorship
Saksena has actively participated in various speaking engagements, including events like Kyoorius Design Yatra and UX Brighton. Since 2022, she has been involved with Women on Stage as a speaker. She is also dedicated to mentoring aspiring UX professionals and emerging UX research teams at ADPList.org, having guided a team of UX researchers on over 30 projects across multiple domains.
Achievements and Awards
Throughout her career, Saksena has received numerous national and international design awards, including the A'design Award and the Interface Red Dot Award. She has collaborated with notable clients such as Walmart, Udaan, Monsanto, and Asian Paints, gaining valuable insights into the Indian digital audience.