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My Featured Projects
A few selected projects ranging from internship to personal projects are listed below. All my other projects can be found in the ‘My Work’ section. Do check it out!
UMD Course Project | Inclusive Design in HCI
FocusBuddy: Turn Chaos into Clarity
A participatory co-design research with graduate students diagnosed with ADHD, to develop an adaptive task management app.
UMD Course Project | Visual Design Studio
BeepTest: Simplifying Performance Tracking
A visual redesign of the beep test application flow that helps coaches & trainers enter results for a beep test in a simple and quick way.
UMD Course Project | Generative AI in UX
GetFit: Track. Achieve. Repeat.
Co-designing a fitness app with ChatGPT to make logging workouts and tracking progress simple, quick, and engaging for users.
What People Say About Me
Ruchica is great at connecting with people and always asked insightful questions that enhanced our projects. Her creativity and strong presentation skills really stood out and made a positive impact on our work environment. Overall, Ruchica is a talented and dedicated individual who would be a fantastic addition to any team.
Lauren Kushner
Associate Manager, PepsiCo Global Real Estate
Her relentless, tireless, and laser-focused work and work ethic helped drive impactful graphic design in our marketing across University of Maryland to help boost student awareness and reach of our center’s career services. Her work as an artist was one of the motivators for hiring her as a graphic designer. Moreover, Ruchica is a fantastic and fun colleague to work with.
Ilya Albert
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, UCC (UMD)
Ruchica consistently demonstrates excellence in complex academic subjects such as user experience research and design, integrating technical expertise with a deep understanding of human-centered needs. She has also demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting her peers by proactively sharing her industry insights and work experience to help them improve their portfolios.
Heera Lee
Director of HCIM Program, University of Maryland
Ruchica consistently displayed confidence and professionalism, contributing insightful ideas during meetings and client interactions. Throughout her internship, she demonstrated exceptional poise and strategic thinking.
I wholeheartedly recommend her to any future employer looking for a talented, experienced, and well-rounded professional with strong communication skills and leadership potential.
Teal Jarzyna
Principal, Cresa
Her exceptional design skills and sharp eye for detail have significantly enhanced our marketing materials. She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, completing tasks efficiently and with a high degree of professionalism. Her ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines is truly outstanding.
Teniqua Coates-Singh
Employer Engagement Coordinator, University Career Center, UMD
Ruchica is a very talented designer who has a strong eye for striking visuals. She is a bundle of energy and a great person to have on the team. She brings with her a unique level of positivity and creativity which she applies to her work.
Raghavan Vasudevan
Staff Product Designer, bazaarvoice
Have a Project or Idea? Let’s Talk!
I’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s for a collaboration, brainstorming session, or just a casual chat, I’m always up to connect and explore new opportunities 🙂
Check out more projects!
Personal Project | 2022
Uplift: Simplifying Care for Your Loved Ones
A digital platform designed to support busy professionals in managing caregiving responsibilities for the elderly.
WinWire Tech. Internship | 2021
TeamHub: Empowering Intranet Collaboration
A dashboard designed to enhance team communication & collaboration for seamless workflow management in an organization.
PepsiCo Internship | 2024
PepsiCo: Workplace Branding Initiatives
Designing immersive brand experiences to elevate employee satisfaction and engagement at PepsiCo Centers globally