Shyla Bhagwagar
About Shyla Bhagwagar
Shyla Bhagwagar is a UX Researcher at Vahan in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with a background in journalism and a Master's degree in Sociology from The London School of Economics. She has experience in various roles, including freelance writing and UX research, and combines her knowledge of psychology, sociology, and storytelling to improve user experience design.
Work at Vahan
Shyla Bhagwagar has been serving as a UX Researcher at Vahan since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, she focuses on enhancing user experience through research methodologies. Her role involves understanding user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions, contributing to the overall user-centered design process at the company.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Prior to her current position, Shyla worked at Lollypop Design Studio in various capacities. She served as a User Experience Researcher from 2020 to 2022, followed by a role as Associate Senior UX Researcher for seven months in 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Lollypop Design Studio provided her with a solid foundation in user experience research methodologies.
Background in Journalism
Shyla Bhagwagar has a background in journalism, having worked as a freelance feature writer for Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group), URBANE Magazine, and OUTLOOK Traveller from 2016 to 2018. She also completed internships as a feature writer at Just Urbane Magazine in 2017 and at Times of India in 2015. This experience in narrative construction supports her current work in UX research.
Education and Expertise
Shyla holds a Master's degree in Sociology from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology from St. Joseph's Arts & Science College from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background combines psychology and sociology, which she applies to enhance user experience design.
Internship Experience
Shyla's early career included internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at un[travel] in 2018 for two months and at Times of India in 2015 for one month. These internships provided her with initial exposure to the media and design industries, shaping her transition into UX research.