Mrunmayee Datar
About Mrunmayee Datar
Mrunmayee Datar is a Product Designer with extensive experience in user-centered design and a strong educational background in Human Computer Interaction and Product Design. She currently works at Neighborhoods.com in Chicago and has held various design roles at institutions such as DePaul University and Saint Gobain Research India Pvt Ltd.
Current Role at Neighborhoods.com
Mrunmayee Datar currently serves as a Product Designer at Neighborhoods.com, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered design solutions that enhance the user experience. Her work involves conceptual design, wireframing, and prototyping, contributing to the overall product development process. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has been instrumental in shaping the design strategies at the company.
Previous Experience at DePaul University
Mrunmayee Datar has held multiple positions at DePaul University. She worked as a Graduate Student Ambassador for eight months in 2020, where she engaged with prospective students and provided insights about the graduate experience. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant for two months in 2019, assisting in various research projects. She also worked as a Graduate Student Worker for five months in 2020, further contributing to the university community.
Educational Background in Design
Mrunmayee Datar earned her Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction from DePaul University, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she obtained a Master's Degree in Product Design from MIT Institute of Design, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Her educational journey also includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Experience in UI/UX Design
Mrunmayee Datar has extensive experience in UI/UX design. She worked as a UI/UX Designer at InfoVision Labs for two years, from 2017 to 2019, and at Aurionpro as an Industrial/UI Designer for seven months in 2016. Additionally, she contributed to the DePaul Innovation Development Laboratory as a UI/UX Designer for six months in 2020. Her expertise includes using Adobe Creative Suite for design projects and conducting user-centered design research.
Internship at Saint Gobain Research India
Mrunmayee Datar completed a Product Design Internship at Saint Gobain Research India Pvt Ltd for six months from 2015 to 2016. This role provided her with practical experience in product design, allowing her to apply her academic knowledge in a professional setting. The internship contributed to her foundational skills in design and furthered her understanding of the industry.