Senior UI/UX Designer
turning complex problems to
Based in Kathmandu, Nepal — my forte is shaping digital products with intuitive, AI-driven functionality and delightful experiences.
Portfolio
A curated selection of recent product design work.
About Me
Over 13 years of experience crafting intuitive, business driven design solutions across print, media, tech industry building functional products across web & mobile -- grounded in research, interaction design and team leadership
I lead design across the full product lifecycle — discovery, research, UX architecture, UI systems, and launch — delivering a unified design language that ensures brand consistency across every product.
Currently, I'm designing AI-enabled EdTech products, delivering intuitive UI/UX solutions that drove €10.5M in revenue and 45% year-over-year growth in 2024–2025.
Highlights
- 13+ years in product design
- Deep UX research & interaction design craft
- Experience across web, mobile, and enterprise
- Team leadership across design teams
Experience
A decade of designing products across startups and enterprise.
Senior UI/UX Designer
Olabs Technology
- Led designs for AI-enabled EdTech products, delivering intuitive UI/UX solutions that drove €10.5M in revenue — 45% year-over-year growth.
- Established scalable design systems from the ground up — creating a unified design language that ensured brand consistency across the range of products.
Senior Designer, Product Design
Leapfrog Technology, Inc.
- Executed deep UX research and design across roadmap project, Vyaguta (ERM product) and Leapfrog fellowship system — converting user insights into purposeful, high-impact design solutions.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams across the US and Nepal to develop intuitive solutions for complex healthcare workflow.
Senior UI/UX Designer
YoungInnovations
- Led end-to-end UI/UX design of web/mobile apps delivering user-centered solutions spanning the private and development sectors — including Tootle, Wordlink, HERD Int, EnDev, MuAN, etc.
- Mentored and upskilled junior designers, fostering a culture of growth and measurably elevated overall team efficiency.
Sr. UI/UX Designer
Suvidha Tech Pvt. Ltd
- Aligned cross-functional teams across design, content, development and marketing to deliver a scalable job portal across web and mobile.
- Collaborated with the digital marketing team to design high-converting campaigns, increasing job application rates by 40%.
Graphic Designer
Various companies
- Munz Ad. Pvt Ltd (2014 - 2016)
- ECS Media (2013 - 2014)
- IceWeb Inc | Sterling, VA (2012)
- University Communications, St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud, MN (2011)
- Automotive Parts HQ | St. Cloud, MN | Internship (Sep 2011)
Skills & Tools
The craft and toolkit I bring to every engagement.
Design
- Product Design
- Interaction Design
- Prototyping
- User-Centered Design
- Generative AI
- Graphic Design
- Brand Identity
- Illustration
- Motion Graphics
Research & Strategy
- UX Research
- AI UX
- Design Thinking
- Design Strategy
- Usability Testing
- User Flows
- Wireframing
- Accessibility
- Design Systems
Technical
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- After Effects
- HTML
- CSS (Basic)
- VS Code (Basic)
- Opencode
- Miro
- Notion
Testimonials
Kind Words from managers & colleagues
I had the pleasure of working with Nirja at Laudio on time-and-attendance and employee-rounding workflow features. She's a talented designer who considers every scenario, asks thoughtful questions, and designs with great attention to detail. She understands product goals deeply, stays on top of changes, and brings a warm, positive energy that makes her a joy to work with. I highly recommend her!
Nirja ramped up quickly, grasped a complex problem space and user group, and immediately made an impact with her design concepts. She's warm, hardworking, and creative — a confident recommendation for any product team looking for someone who can create modern, beautiful experiences with a bit of creative pizzazz.
It was a pleasure collaborating with Nirja on a healthcare SaaS project for over 6 months. Her dedication and design expertise were invaluable to our product's UI revamp, and her friendly nature fostered a collaborative, open atmosphere on the team. Any team would benefit from her outgoing personality and outstanding performance.