Designer, storyteller, and eternal learner ☕ I believe great design happens at the intersection of empathy, curiosity, and a lot of iteration.

The Story Behind the Pixels

2025 – 2027

MS in Human-Centered Computing

UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

In Progress

2020 – 2024

B.Tech – Information Technology

VIIT Pune

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Best Outgoing Student of the Year

2024

Certificate of Excellence in Female Leadership

2023

Advanced UI/UX Certification

2023

Certificate of Excellence in Event Leadership

2024

Bharatanatyam - Graduate in Fine Arts & Culture

Indian Classical Dance Form

2022

Technical Secretary & University Representative

2023-2024

VIIT

Led technical initiatives and represented the university at various events

Editor-in-Chief

2021-2023

TEDx VIIT

Managed editorial content and oversaw all communications

Chief Communication, Marketing & Admin Head

2021-2024

Lighthouse

Led comprehensive marketing strategies and administrative operations

Social Media Manager

2022-2024

Sahayata Foundation

Developed and executed social media strategies for NGO

Creative & Operations Manager

2025

Pixie

Managed creative projects and operational workflows

GUI Designer

2024- 2025

Digibeezsy Media

Designed user interfaces for various digital products

Youth Leader Campus Ambassador

2021

Homeflic Wegrow

Represented brand on campus and led student engagement initiatives

Speaker

2025

Aurora 2025

Keynote speaker on design and innovation

Achievements

Milestones & Recognition

Leadership & Experience

My journey so far

More About Me

Hi, I’m Sakshi, being an engineer (B.Tech IT), I’ve truly believe, "an engineer is not just an engineer". Even though I’m a UI/UX designer, I’m truly a multi-skill factory disguised as one human. I’ve worked across graphic design, brand design, social media marketing, content creation, and everything in between!


I moved to the U.S. for the first time with two suitcases, three backup chargers, and absolutely zero idea how cold “cold” actually is here. Since then, I’ve mastered the art of layering, navigating giant grocery stores, and pretending I understand every American idiom on the first try.

I genuinely enjoy presenting, and public speaking never scared me, probably because I treat every presentation like a mini performance (minus the spotlight and fog machine… for now). And somewhere along the way, I became the unofficial “career and freelancing advisor” for lots students, I’ve mentored many, who simply needed someone to hype them up and show them where to start.


When I’m not designing, I’m usually dancing, because yes - movement is my love language. And somewhere between all that, I also write poems and short pieces that are mostly inspired by people, places, and the chaos of everyday life.


If there’s one thing I’ve learned through all my creative adventures, it’s this:

Good design is just good storytelling - told with pixels, words, and a little personality.

sakshi.guides

UI/UX Designer crafting human-centered digital experiences.

Turning pixels into purpose, one design at a time.

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Crafted with

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