About me

About me

About me

I’m a designer with over 3 years of experience at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group.

Here, I’m currently working on Crimson AI – Surgical Cost project, creating solutions that help US hospitals reduce unnecessary surgical supply usage, save costs, and source the right supplies at the best prices. This work contributed to ~$28M in product sales in 2025, saving millions across healthcare facilities in the US.

I’m a designer with over 3 years of experience at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group.

Here, I’m currently working on Crimson AI – Surgical Cost project, creating solutions that help US hospitals reduce unnecessary surgical supply usage, save costs, and source the right supplies at the best prices. This work contributed to ~$28M in product sales in 2025, saving millions across healthcare facilities in the US.

I’m a designer with over 3 years of experience at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group.

Here, I’m currently working on Crimson AI – Surgical Cost project, creating solutions that help US hospitals reduce unnecessary surgical supply usage, save costs, and source the right supplies at the best prices. This work contributed to ~$28M in product sales in 2025, saving millions across healthcare facilities in the US.

I also completed a two-month UX internship at Honeywell, in 2022, where I got hands-on experience in data visualization and working with complex enterprise dashboards.

I also completed a two-month UX internship at Honeywell, in 2022, where I got hands-on experience in data visualization and working with complex enterprise dashboards.

I also completed a two-month UX internship at Honeywell, in 2022, where I got hands-on experience in data visualization and working with complex enterprise dashboards.

I completed my Bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 2021, and immediately I started applying for design exams. In my first attempt, I secured AIR 4 in CEED and AIR 1 in NID-DAT for the Graphic and Interaction Design streams (EWS category).

I completed my Bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 2021, and immediately I started applying for design exams. In my first attempt, I secured AIR 4 in CEED and AIR 1 in NID-DAT for the Graphic and Interaction Design streams (EWS category).

I completed my Bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 2021, and immediately I started applying for design exams. In my first attempt, I secured AIR 4 in CEED and AIR 1 in NID-DAT for the Graphic and Interaction Design streams (EWS category).

I completed my Master’s in Interaction Design from IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay in 2023, where I learned everything from design fundamentals, layout & typography, and user studies to designing for virtual reality.

I completed my Master’s in Interaction Design from IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay in 2023, where I learned everything from design fundamentals, layout & typography, and user studies to designing for virtual reality.

I completed my Master’s in Interaction Design from IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay in 2023, where I learned everything from design fundamentals, layout & typography, and user studies to designing for virtual reality.

One of these projects — “Raising Awareness of the Significance of Awadhi Mother Tongue in Young Adults of Uttar Pradesh through Exhibition Design” — was showcased at India HCI 2024, where it received a Special Mention in the Arts & Installations track and was also honored as a Consolation Winner in the HCIPAI Best Student Projects Awards. Springer Link.

In the same conference, I also co-published a board game called Dhar Pakad, which aims to build sustainability and cleanliness-related civic sense among kids. Springer Link.

One of these projects — “Raising Awareness of the Significance of Awadhi Mother Tongue in Young Adults of Uttar Pradesh through Exhibition Design” — was showcased at India HCI 2024, where it received a Special Mention in the Arts & Installations track and was also honored as a Consolation Winner in the HCIPAI Best Student Projects Awards. Springer Link.

In the same conference, I also co-published a board game called Dhar Pakad, which aims to build sustainability and cleanliness-related civic sense among kids. Springer Link.

One of these projects — “Raising Awareness of the Significance of Awadhi Mother Tongue in Young Adults of Uttar Pradesh through Exhibition Design” — was showcased at India HCI 2024, where it received a Special Mention in the Arts & Installations track and was also honored as a Consolation Winner in the HCIPAI Best Student Projects Awards. Springer Link.

In the same conference, I also co-published a board game called Dhar Pakad, which aims to build sustainability and cleanliness-related civic sense among kids. Springer Link.

In 2023, I showcased a Virtual Reality group project named 'Fina' at the Laval Virtual Exhibition in France, representing India. The project was about using intuitive hand gestures for managing files inside the VR space.

In 2023, I showcased a Virtual Reality group project named 'Fina' at the Laval Virtual Exhibition in France, representing India. The project was about using intuitive hand gestures for managing files inside the VR space.

In 2023, I showcased a Virtual Reality group project named 'Fina' at the Laval Virtual Exhibition in France, representing India. The project was about using intuitive hand gestures for managing files inside the VR space.

I and my colleague, Harshita were the runner-up in Salesforce Design-a-thon 2024 for our concept on cervical cancer awareness.

I and my colleague, Harshita were the runner-up in Salesforce Design-a-thon 2024 for our concept on cervical cancer awareness.

I and my colleague, Harshita were the runner-up in Salesforce Design-a-thon 2024 for our concept on cervical cancer awareness.

Life outside Figma

Life outside Figma

Life outside Figma

I make Kaju Comix, comic strips which shares small anecdotes around sustainability, self-wellbeing, and occasionally sends you rolling on the floor with complete brainrot. Do read his case study & check out his Instagram handle.

I make Kaju Comix, comic strips which shares small anecdotes around sustainability, self-wellbeing, and occasionally sends you rolling on the floor with complete brainrot. Do read his case study & check out his Instagram handle.

I make Kaju Comix, comic strips which shares small anecdotes around sustainability, self-wellbeing, and occasionally sends you rolling on the floor with complete brainrot. Do read his case study & check out his Instagram handle.

I love exploring new courses to grow my design skills, enjoy being around cats, travelling, working out, photography, sunsets — all the good things. And recently, I got my interests into F1… let’s just say my weekends now have their own race calendar.

I love exploring new courses to grow my design skills, enjoy being around cats, travelling, working out, photography, sunsets — all the good things. And recently, I got my interests into F1… let’s just say my weekends now have their own race calendar.

I love exploring new courses to grow my design skills, enjoy being around cats, travelling, working out, photography, sunsets — all the good things. And recently, I got my interests into F1… let’s just say my weekends now have their own race calendar.

Contact

Contact

Contact

apoorvux@gmail.com

apoorvux@gmail.com

apoorvux@gmail.com

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