Prajna Hegde
About Prajna Hegde
Prajna Hegde is a Lead UX Researcher with extensive experience in user experience design, particularly in the Indian market. She has worked at notable organizations including Google and Vahan, and holds a Master's degree in Universal Design from the National Institute of Design.
Work at Vahan
Prajna Hegde currently serves as the Lead UX Researcher at Vahan, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experiences tailored for the Indian market. Her work emphasizes scalability and cultural relevance, ensuring that the products developed meet the specific needs of users in India.
Previous Experience at Google
Before joining Vahan, Prajna Hegde worked at Google as a User Experience Researcher. She held this position from 2021 to 2023, focusing on Android and Google Play. Prior to that, she was involved with YouTube as a User Experience Researcher from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Google spanned over two years in Bengaluru, where she contributed to various user experience projects.
Experience at EkStep Foundation
Prajna Hegde worked at EkStep Foundation as a UX Researcher from 2018 to 2019. She also served as a Design Intern at the same organization from 2017 to 2018. Her experiences at EkStep Foundation provided her with a strong foundation in user experience research and design, focusing on educational initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Prajna Hegde holds a Master's degree in Universal Design from the National Institute of Design, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from COEP Technological University, graduating in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in qualitative research, allowing her to build intuition for targeted user bases.
Professional Development and Advocacy
Prajna is committed to lifelong learning and stays updated on industry trends to maintain the relevance and impact of consumer products. She advocates for a customer-centric culture within organizations, emphasizing the alignment of business goals with user needs. Additionally, she is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, integrating mindfulness and holistic approaches into her UX research methodologies.