Shilpa Kankaria sitting in front of her hand-painted botanical mural

About

From art, through fashion,
into experience.

I started as an illustrator — drawing the world by hand, learning to see in composition and detail. That eye led me into fashion, where I spent eight years shaping garments and brand stories, learning what makes something feel considered rather than just finished.

Today I bring that same instinct to UX: using technology to make experiences simple, human and easy to trust — research-led, strategy-first, and crafted with care all the way to the final pixel.

Research-ledDecisions grounded in evidence
Strategy-firstBusiness + user goals aligned
Visual craftSystems & illustration
Human empathyDesign that feels personal

How I Work — Double Diamond

Discover, Define,
Develop, Deliver.

01

Discover

Research into clients, competitors and users to uncover real, unmet needs.

02

Define

Synthesis into empathy maps, personas, POV statements and a sharp problem.

03

Develop

Crazy-8 sketches, IA, flows and wireframes — iterated and user-tested.

04

Deliver

A cohesive style guide and a polished, high-fidelity prototype.

Capabilities

Toolkit

Research

  • Competitor Analysis
  • Empathy Maps
  • Personas & POV
  • Kano · MoSCoW

UX Design

  • Information Architecture
  • User & Task Flows
  • Wireframing
  • Usability Testing

UI & Visual

  • Design Systems
  • Style Guides
  • Prototyping
  • Accessibility

Craft & Tools

  • Figma
  • Illustration & Artwork
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Branding