Available for design roles

B Rahul
Yadav

// UX Designer  ·  UI Designer  ·  Developer  ·  AI Enthusiast

I'm a Java backend developer turned UX/UI designer with a deep interest in how AI is reshaping digital experiences. My engineering foundation gives me an unusual edge — I understand systems deeply, which means I design for real constraints, not ideal worlds.

Based in Bengaluru. Currently crafting interfaces at the intersection of human intuition and machine intelligence.

BRY

Upload your photo

2+
Years Dev Exp
3
UX Certs
AI
First Design
My Journey

From Code
to Canvas

01
Engineering Roots

Started with a BTech in Electronics & Engineering from Bengaluru, minoring in Management. Built enterprise-grade backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices — learning how complex software actually gets made.

02
The Pivot Point

Working on a security management platform (Vector Flow), I kept asking: why is this so hard to use? That frustration became curiosity. I started studying UX research, wireframing, and interaction design — and never looked back.

03
Design + AI Forward

Today I bring both worlds together. My dev background means I prototype with real constraints in mind, while my design training keeps users at the centre. My next chapter is designing AI-first products that are genuinely intuitive.

Expertise

Skills & Tools

Development — Engineering Background
Technical Foundation
Java 8 Spring Boot Microservices REST APIs Oracle DB DDL / DML / Stored Procedures JUnit (TDD) Git / GitHub Jenkins CI/CD Azure DevOps JIRA Agile / Scrum

Shipped production features for enterprise physical security platforms — workforce identity, access control, and compliance systems used by large organisations.

Design Tool Proficiency
Tool Depth
Figma90%
Adobe XD75%
Sketch65%
Adobe Photoshop70%
Adobe Illustrator60%
Java / Spring Boot85%
Process & Methodologies
How I Work
UX Research Usability Studies Competitive Analysis Design Thinking Human-Centred Design Agile UX Rapid Prototyping Cross-functional Collaboration SDLC Accessibility (WCAG)

I run design sprints collaboratively, presenting to stakeholders and incorporating feedback fast — because I understand engineering timelines from the inside.

AI-First
Design

I believe the next frontier of UX isn't just beautiful screens — it's designing how humans and AI collaborate. My background in backend systems means I can speak the language of ML engineers while advocating for the user in every conversation.

I'm actively exploring: AI onboarding flows, explainability UX, prompt interface design, and building low-fi prototypes for AI-powered products in Figma.

🤖
AI Onboarding UX

Designing first-run experiences that make AI feel approachable and trustworthy.

💬
Prompt UI Design

Crafting interfaces where natural language feels like the most obvious input.

🔍
Explainability UX

Helping users understand and trust AI decisions through transparent design.

AI Prototyping

Using AI tools to accelerate research synthesis, asset generation, and iteration speed.

Background

Experience &
Education

2023 – Present
UX Designer (Transitioning)
Self-directed · Bengaluru

Pursuing Coursera's Google UX Design Professional Certificate. Conducting UX research studies, building Figma wireframes, lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes. Developing a portfolio of case studies covering the full design process — empathy mapping, personas, IA, and final deliverables.

FigmaUX ResearchWireframingPrototyping
2021 – 2023
Java Backend Developer
Enterprise Security Software (Vector Flow)

Built and maintained a physical security management platform — workforce identity, physical access control, compliance reporting. Worked with Java 8, Spring Boot, Microservices, Oracle DB. Participated in Scrum, wrote JUnit tests, maintained Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, earned the Spotlight Award for performance.

Java 8Spring BootMicroservicesOracle DBAzure DevOps
2017 – 2021
BTech – Electronics & Engineering
Deemed University · Bengaluru

Major in Electronics Engineering, Minor in Management & Business Studies. Strong foundation in systems thinking, mathematics, and problem decomposition — all skills that directly translate to UX design.

ElectronicsManagement MinorSystems Thinking
Credentials

Certifications

🎨
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Google / Coursera · Verified
UX Foundations
✏️
Start the UX Design Process: Empathise, Define, Ideate
Google / Coursera · Verified
Research · Ideation
📐
Build Wireframes & Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Google / Coursera · Verified
Wireframing · Prototyping
What Drives Me

Design Values

⚙️
Systems Thinking

Good UX isn't just a pretty screen — it's understanding the full system. My dev background means I think in flows, edge cases, and states, not just happy paths.

🧠
AI-Literate Design

I study how AI products are built and where they fail users. I design for transparency, trust, and the inevitable moments when AI gets things wrong.

👁️
Research First

Every design decision I make is anchored in real user evidence. Empathy maps, personas, and usability studies come before pixels — always.

🤝
Dev-Design Bridge

I can sit in a room with engineers and speak their language. That makes handoffs cleaner, feedback loops faster, and products ship closer to the design.

Case Studies

Selected
Projects

Each project documents the full UX process — from discovery and empathy research to information architecture, personas, and final design deliverables.

Project 01 Project 02 Project 03
01 — Case Study

Project One
Add Your Project Title

UX ResearchUser Testing FigmaMobile
Problem Statement
What problem are we solving?
Users in the second-hand car market struggle with trust, transparency, and verification while buying or selling vehicles. Sellers fear low pricing and fraud, while buyers worry about fake documents, hidden damage, and unreliable listings, making genuine transactions difficult.
Solution
How did we solve it?
A verified car reselling platform that authenticates seller and vehicle details through backend checks like RC, insurance, and inspection verification before listings go live. Features like genuine vehicle badging, transparent valuation reports, service booking, and simplified legal workflows reduce trust issues and help users make faster, safer buying and selling decisions.
Empathy Map
👁
Says
  • Add a direct quote or key phrase from your user research
  • What do users verbally express about the experience?
  • Another user verbatim or paraphrased sentiment
🧠
Thinks
  • What occupies the user's mind but they don't say aloud?
  • Hidden assumptions or concerns the user holds
  • What are they uncertain or doubtful about?
🎬
Does
  • Observable behaviours and actions the user takes
  • Workarounds they use to cope with the current problem
  • Routine habits related to the problem space
❤️
Feels
  • Emotional states and frustrations experienced
  • What motivates or excites the user?
  • What makes them feel anxious or overwhelmed?
User Personas
👤Add Photo
Persona One
Primary User Archetype
A brief narrative describing who this persona is, their context, motivations, and how they relate to the problem space. 2–3 sentences max.
AgeAdd age range
OccupationAdd occupation
GoalPrimary user goal
Pain PointKey frustration
👤Add Photo
Persona Two
Secondary User Archetype
Describe this secondary persona's background, their relationship with the product space, and what distinguishes their needs from the primary persona.
AgeAdd age range
OccupationAdd occupation
GoalPrimary user goal
Pain PointKey frustration
👤Add Photo
Persona Three
Edge-Case Archetype
This persona represents an edge-case or power-user segment. Describe their unique context and how their needs push the design toward more robust solutions.
AgeAdd age range
OccupationAdd occupation
GoalPrimary user goal
Pain PointKey frustration
Information Architecture
IA / Sitemap
Structure & Navigation Flow
Upload your sitemap, user flow diagram, or card-sorting results here. This section should clearly communicate how users navigate through the product and how content is organised.
Drop your IA diagram / sitemap hereRecommended: Figma export, FigJam map, or any PNG/SVG sitemap — 1400px wide
Design Gallery
02 — Case Study

Project Two
Add Your Project Title

UX ResearchUsability Testing FigmaWeb App
Problem Statement
What problem are we solving?
Replace this with the problem statement for Project Two. Ground it in research — describe who is affected, what the friction is, and why existing solutions fall short. Be specific and evidence-based.
Solution
How did we solve it?
Describe the design solution for Project Two. What experience did you create? How does it alleviate the friction identified above? Highlight the 1–2 decisions that had the biggest user impact.
Empathy Map
👁
Says
  • Key verbatim or paraphrased user quote
  • What users express in interviews or usability sessions
  • Another direct observation from your research
🧠
Thinks
  • Internal beliefs or assumptions held by users
  • Unstated concerns uncovered through observation
  • Mental models that shape their expectations
🎬
Does
  • Specific actions or behaviours observed
  • Workarounds and coping strategies in use
  • How they currently navigate the problem
❤️
Feels
  • Dominant emotional tone (frustrated, overwhelmed, etc.)
  • What they hope to feel after using your product
  • Moments of delight or relief in the research
User Personas
👤Add Photo
Persona One
Primary User Archetype
Brief narrative for persona one in Project Two — who they are and how they relate to this product space.
Age
Occupation
Goal
Pain Point
👤Add Photo
Persona Two
Secondary User Archetype
Brief narrative for persona two in Project Two — distinct needs and context that shape the design differently.
Age
Occupation
Goal
Pain Point
👤Add Photo
Persona Three
Edge-Case Archetype
Brief narrative for persona three in Project Two — edge-case or outlier user whose needs push design boundaries.
Age
Occupation
Goal
Pain Point
Information Architecture
IA / Sitemap
Structure & Navigation Flow
Upload the information architecture diagram or user flow for Project Two here.
Drop your IA diagram / sitemap hereRecommended: Figma export, FigJam map, or any PNG/SVG sitemap — 1400px wide
Design Gallery
03 — Case Study

Project Three
Add Your Project Title

UX ResearchJourney Mapping FigmaAI-Assisted
Problem Statement
What problem are we solving?
Replace with the problem statement for Project Three. Describe the specific gap, user frustration, or systemic issue that your design addresses. Good problem statements are observable, specific, and human-centred.
Solution
How did we solve it?
Describe the design solution for Project Three. What did you create, and how does it tangibly resolve the problem? Highlight the principles or insights that drove the key design decisions.
Empathy Map
👁
Says
  • User verbatim from Project Three research
  • Common phrases heard during interviews or testing
  • Feedback shared during usability sessions
🧠
Thinks
  • Latent beliefs or assumptions users hold
  • Silent concerns uncovered through ethnographic research
  • Expectation gaps between mental model and reality
🎬
Does
  • Observed user behaviours in context
  • Patterns in how users approach the task
  • Steps taken to work around the problem
❤️
Feels
  • Primary emotional tone (anxious, confused, empowered…)
  • Moments of friction that cause stress
  • Desired emotional state after using the product
User Personas
👤Add Photo
Persona One
Primary User Archetype
Brief narrative for persona one in Project Three — background, context, and primary motivation.
Age
Occupation
Goal
Pain Point
👤Add Photo
Persona Two
Secondary User Archetype
Brief narrative for persona two in Project Three — a distinct user segment with different access patterns or goals.
Age
Occupation
Goal
Pain Point
👤Add Photo
Persona Three
Edge-Case Archetype
Brief narrative for persona three in Project Three — outlier needs that surface accessibility or scalability considerations.
Age
Occupation
Goal
Pain Point
Information Architecture
IA / Sitemap
Structure & Navigation Flow
Upload the information architecture diagram or user flow for Project Three here.
Drop your IA diagram / sitemap hereRecommended: Figma export, FigJam map, or any PNG/SVG sitemap — 1400px wide
Design Gallery