I’m Zalak Patel, a Chicago-based UX/UI Designer with 10+ years of experience and currently pursuing an HCI Master’s at DePaul University. I help businesses—from startups to enterprises—solve problems and grow through AI-driven, accessible, and user-centered design. My process blends LLM-based design (vibe coding), Agile methods, and WCAG-compliant practices from research to launch.
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Zalak Patel
UX/UI, Graphics and Social Media Designer
Design is more than just creating visuals—it is about solving problems and enhancing the way people interact with products.
Based in Chicago, I specialize in crafting user-centered digital experiences that seamlessly combine functionality and aesthetics. I thrive on helping companies, startups, and innovators shape new products, reimagine user experiences, and solve complex challenges. My passion lies in blending innovation with strategy to create designs that are not only visually compelling but also meaningful and impactful.
[From Idea to Impact: The Process Behind the Work]
Understanding the Why
We begin with research, user insights, and stakeholder discussions to uncover the problem, define goals, and shape the direction. Every successful design starts with clarity.
Designing the Blueprint
We map user journeys, create wireframes, and build intuitive UX flows, enhanced by AI-driven data and predictive analytics, to guide users effortlessly through the experience. This phase focuses on organizing content, defining interactions, and structuring information in a way that balances user needs with business goals—while AI helps us optimize the user flow for a more personalized, seamless, and engaging design.
Bringing Ideas to Life
Colors, typography, motion, and graphics come together, powered by AI-driven insights to optimize design decisions. Whether it's a product UI, brand identity, or social media content, we craft bold, dynamic, and consistent visuals tailored for maximum impact—leveraging AI tools to enhance creativity, personalize experiences, and ensure every visual element resonates with the target audience.
Making It Real
We prototype, test, and implement across digital platforms. With feedback loops and data insights, we continuously refine the experience to ensure it performs—and resonates.