Creating

meaningful
designs

that delight users,
one interaction at a

time
I take ideas from concept to clickable prototype and then to high-quality front-end code, creating UX that’s simple, usable, and stress-free.


Figma Design System
Website/Mobile Design
AI Prompt Engineering
Figma Design System
Website/Mobile Design
AI Prompt Engineering
Figma Make
Cursor AI & Windsurf
Anima AI
Figma Make
Cursor AI & Windsurf
Anima AI
Figma Design System
Website/Mobile Design
AI Prompt Engineering
Figma Design System
Website/Mobile Design
AI Prompt Engineering
Figma Make
Cursor AI & Windsurf
Anima AI
Figma Make
Cursor AI & Windsurf
Anima AI
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I design cutting-edge web and digital solutions with clarity, speed, and precision, leveraging the newest AI innovations.
I design cutting-edge web and digital solutions with clarity, speed, and precision, leveraging the newest AI innovations.
Figma Make
Anima AI
Windsurf
Cursor AI
User Research
Visual Design
Prototyping
AI Integration
Why clients love My Work
Recent Works

I chose to work on the 7NOW Enhancements as a passion project after seeing 7-Eleven’s inspiring booth at a design conference. It motivated me to explore ways to improve their mobile experience and gain more hands-on practice with user research, feature enhancements, and mobile optimization.
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7NOW
Enhancements


I chose to work on the 7NOW Enhancements as a passion project after seeing 7-Eleven’s inspiring booth at a design conference. It motivated me to explore ways to improve their mobile experience and gain more hands-on practice with user research, feature enhancements, and mobile optimization.
01
/ 04
7NOW
Enhancements


I chose to work on the 7NOW Enhancements as a passion project after seeing 7-Eleven’s inspiring booth at a design conference. It motivated me to explore ways to improve their mobile experience and gain more hands-on practice with user research, feature enhancements, and mobile optimization.
01
/ 04
7NOW
Enhancements

What I Do
UX Strategy
UX Strategy
Website/Mobile Design
Design to Code

I create modern, responsive websites that engage users and drive results.
Research & Analysis
Information Architecture
Web Development
UX Strategy
UX Strategy
Website/Mobile Design
Design to Code

I create modern, responsive websites that engage users and drive results.
Research & Analysis
Information Architecture
Web Development
UX Strategy
UX Strategy
Website/Mobile Design
Design to Code

I create modern, responsive websites that engage users and drive results.
Research & Analysis
Information Architecture
Web Development
(Design Stack)
My UX Toolkit
Great design starts with the right tools — here are mine.


AI Tools – Ideation & Content Generation
I leverage AI tools to enhance both my design and development workflows. ChatGPT supports ideation, content generation, and design problem-solving, while GitHub Copilot accelerates implementation through context-aware coding suggestions. DeepSeek enables efficient research by helping me quickly search, organize, and reference design and development resources. Together, these tools allow me to work more efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on delivering thoughtful, user-centered design solutions.


AI Tools – Ideation & Content Generation
I leverage AI tools to enhance both my design and development workflows. ChatGPT supports ideation, content generation, and design problem-solving, while GitHub Copilot accelerates implementation through context-aware coding suggestions. DeepSeek enables efficient research by helping me quickly search, organize, and reference design and development resources. Together, these tools allow me to work more efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on delivering thoughtful, user-centered design solutions.


AI Tools – Ideation & Content Generation
I leverage AI tools to enhance both my design and development workflows. ChatGPT supports ideation, content generation, and design problem-solving, while GitHub Copilot accelerates implementation through context-aware coding suggestions. DeepSeek enables efficient research by helping me quickly search, organize, and reference design and development resources. Together, these tools allow me to work more efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on delivering thoughtful, user-centered design solutions.
PRO
Figma – Design & Prototyping
Figma is my primary design tool for creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs. I leverage its real-time collaboration capabilities to work closely with developers and stakeholders, enabling rapid iteration based on feedback. This approach helps ensure design consistency, efficiency, and alignment across all stages of the product lifecycle.
PRO
Figma – Design & Prototyping
Figma is my primary design tool for creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs. I leverage its real-time collaboration capabilities to work closely with developers and stakeholders, enabling rapid iteration based on feedback. This approach helps ensure design consistency, efficiency, and alignment across all stages of the product lifecycle.
PRO
Figma – Design & Prototyping
Figma is my primary design tool for creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs. I leverage its real-time collaboration capabilities to work closely with developers and stakeholders, enabling rapid iteration based on feedback. This approach helps ensure design consistency, efficiency, and alignment across all stages of the product lifecycle.

Windsurf - Project Organization
Windsurf supports my design-to-code workflow by helping streamline development, manage iterations, and maintain momentum from concept to delivery. I pair it with AI models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, ChatGPT (Xcode workflows), and Grok to accelerate coding, refine interactions, and ensure the final build stays true to the design intent.

Windsurf - Project Organization
Windsurf supports my design-to-code workflow by helping streamline development, manage iterations, and maintain momentum from concept to delivery. I pair it with AI models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, ChatGPT (Xcode workflows), and Grok to accelerate coding, refine interactions, and ensure the final build stays true to the design intent.

Windsurf - Project Organization
Windsurf supports my design-to-code workflow by helping streamline development, manage iterations, and maintain momentum from concept to delivery. I pair it with AI models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, ChatGPT (Xcode workflows), and Grok to accelerate coding, refine interactions, and ensure the final build stays true to the design intent.
Cursor - Smart Coding Assistant
Cursor enhances my design-to-code process by enabling faster, more precise coding through AI-assisted editing and intelligent suggestions. Combined with models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, ChatGPT (Xcode workflows), and Grok, it allows me to iterate quickly, maintain clean front-end code, and consistently translate design decisions into functional, user-centered experiences.
Cursor - Smart Coding Assistant
Cursor enhances my design-to-code process by enabling faster, more precise coding through AI-assisted editing and intelligent suggestions. Combined with models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, ChatGPT (Xcode workflows), and Grok, it allows me to iterate quickly, maintain clean front-end code, and consistently translate design decisions into functional, user-centered experiences.
Cursor - Smart Coding Assistant
Cursor enhances my design-to-code process by enabling faster, more precise coding through AI-assisted editing and intelligent suggestions. Combined with models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, ChatGPT (Xcode workflows), and Grok, it allows me to iterate quickly, maintain clean front-end code, and consistently translate design decisions into functional, user-centered experiences.
Anima AI - Design to Code
I use Anima AI to convert Figma designs into responsive, production-ready code, making the transition from design to development faster and more accurate. Supported by models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.5, this approach helps ensure the final build closely reflects the original design intent while minimizing handoff friction.
Anima AI - Design to Code
I use Anima AI to convert Figma designs into responsive, production-ready code, making the transition from design to development faster and more accurate. Supported by models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.5, this approach helps ensure the final build closely reflects the original design intent while minimizing handoff friction.
Anima AI - Design to Code
I use Anima AI to convert Figma designs into responsive, production-ready code, making the transition from design to development faster and more accurate. Supported by models like Anthropic Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.5, this approach helps ensure the final build closely reflects the original design intent while minimizing handoff friction.
(Intro)
Meet Susmi
Experience
UT Southwestern
May 2022 - Present
WIS International
May 2021 - Sept 2021
Kairos Technologies
May 2020 - Sept 2020
UX Designer
I’m Susmitha Gaikwad, a UX/Product Designer based in Dallas, TX, with a passion for creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. I’ve designed for healthcare, retail, and enterprise platforms, focusing on turning complex problems into accessible solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research and business needs into thoughtful designs and scalable prototypes.
I specialize in building and maintaining Figma design systems and integrating AI-driven design workflows through prompt engineering and tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Windsurf, Anima AI, and Cursor AI. My approach leverages AI to improve efficiency, consistency, and innovation while delivering impactful experiences that benefit both users and businesses.
2 Patents Pending
Education/Certificate
University of Texas at Dallas, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
2019 - 2023
Cornell University, User Experience Design Certificate
July 2024
Salesforce Adminitrator Certification
May 2025
Udemy, User-Centered Design Master Program Certificate
July 2025
(Intro)
Meet Susmi
Experience
UT Southwestern
May 2022 - Present
WIS International
May 2021 - Sept 2021
Kairos Technologies
May 2020 - Sept 2020
UX Designer
I’m Susmitha Gaikwad, a UX/Product Designer based in Dallas, TX, with a passion for creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. I’ve designed for healthcare, retail, and enterprise platforms, focusing on turning complex problems into accessible solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research and business needs into thoughtful designs and scalable prototypes.
I specialize in building and maintaining Figma design systems and integrating AI-driven design workflows through prompt engineering and tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Windsurf, Anima AI, and Cursor AI. My approach leverages AI to improve efficiency, consistency, and innovation while delivering impactful experiences that benefit both users and businesses.
2 Patents Pending
Education/Certificate
University of Texas at Dallas, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
2019 - 2023
Cornell University, User Experience Design Certificate
July 2024
Salesforce Adminitrator Certification
May 2025
Udemy, User-Centered Design Master Program Certificate
July 2025
(Intro)
Meet Susmi
Experience
UT Southwestern
May 2022 - Present
WIS International
May 2021 - Sept 2021
Kairos Technologies
May 2020 - Sept 2020
UX Designer
I’m Susmitha Gaikwad, a UX/Product Designer based in Dallas, TX, with a passion for creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. I’ve designed for healthcare, retail, and enterprise platforms, focusing on turning complex problems into accessible solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research and business needs into thoughtful designs and scalable prototypes.
I specialize in building and maintaining Figma design systems and integrating AI-driven design workflows through prompt engineering and tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Windsurf, Anima AI, and Cursor AI. My approach leverages AI to improve efficiency, consistency, and innovation while delivering impactful experiences that benefit both users and businesses.
2 Patents Pending
Education/Certificate
University of Texas at Dallas, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
2019 - 2023
Cornell University, User Experience Design Certificate
July 2024
Salesforce Adminitrator Certification
May 2025
Udemy, User-Centered Design Master Program Certificate
July 2025
What I Bring to the Table
A closer look at the skills and strategies that define my work.
User Research & Competitive Analysis
Design Systems & Visual Consistency
AI-Driven Design Strategy
Rapid Iteration & Prototyping
Interaction Design & Micro-Details
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Design to Code Using AI Coding Agents
What I Bring to the Table
A closer look at the skills and strategies that define my work.
User Research & Competitive Analysis
Design Systems & Visual Consistency
AI-Driven Design Strategy
Rapid Iteration & Prototyping
Interaction Design & Micro-Details
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Design to Code Using AI Coding Agents
What I Bring to the Table
A closer look at the skills and strategies that define my work.
User Research & Competitive Analysis
Design Systems & Visual Consistency
AI-Driven Design Strategy
Rapid Iteration & Prototyping
Interaction Design & Micro-Details
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Design to Code Using AI Coding Agents
Why clients love my work
Testimonials
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
01
/ 03
It was a pleasure working with Susmitha. She has a strong ability to translate complex problems into clear, user-friendly designs. She collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicates her ideas clearly, and brings innovative solutions, including creative use of AI tools, to every project.
Avee Ranjan
AVP, UT Southwestern
02
/ 03
Susmitha was an excellent contributor during her internship. She quickly understood user needs, turned insights into actionable designs, and consistently delivered high-quality work. She is professional, collaborative, and genuinely committed to creating meaningful user experiences.
Scott Wojan
Technology Leader, WIS International
03
/ 03
It was great having Susmitha on the team. Even as a beginner, she quickly became a valuable contributor, creating thoughtful prototypes and improving our website’s usability. She is detail-oriented, collaborative, and demonstrates a solid foundation in user-centered design principles.
Sudhakar Pennam
Founder, Kairos Technologies
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