Pranaya Prabhandha

Assistant Professor,UIUX Design, Rishihood University, Sonipat, Delhi NCR. Assistant Professor,UIUX Design, Srinivas University, Mangalore (2023–2024, via CollegeDekho) Assistant Professor,UIUX Design, DIT University, Dehradun (2022–2023, via ImaginXP) Assistant Professor,UIUX Design, ImaginXP (2022–2024)

Assistant Professor of UI/UX Design and Experience Design with expertise in UX strategy, interaction design, human-centred design, accessibility, design research, and design education. Passionate about mentoring emerging designers, supporting portfolio development, and strengthening industry–academia collaboration. Recipient of the Best Faculty Award and invited external mentor on professional learning platforms. My mentorship has contributed to strong student outcomes, including guiding Preksha Baid, DesignUp 2025 Finalist, whose work received PR coverage across 100+ national and international publications. I actively work with learners on career clarity, portfolio building, critical thinking, design process, and professional readiness, helping them build confidence and long-term growth in design careers. Design educator and mentor with experience teaching and guiding undergraduate design students across UI/UX, interaction design, design thinking, and research-led practice. Known for supporting students beyond the classroom through personalised mentorship, portfolio reviews, and career guidance. A key mentorship outcome includes guiding Preksha Baid (DesignUp 2025 Finalist), whose project gained visibility across 100+ media publications, demonstrating the effectiveness of my mentoring approach in enabling student excellence, recognition, and professional growth. I focus on helping learners develop strong conceptual thinking, ethical design practice, and industry readiness.