Our Mentors

Kailash Dattkaya

• Career Advice
• User Centered Design
• User Experience
• User Interface

With over 20 years of industry experience, I focus on delivering sustainable enterprise user experience design strategies and product design solutions. At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), I lead transformative user-centric UX initiatives that align with the organization’s vision. My expertise lies in design strategy, product design, and people management, ensuring the development of cohesive and impactful user experiences. My professional journey reflects a dedication to building and mentoring high-performing UX teams, enabling collaborative environments and fostering design excellence. Passionate about accessibility and compliance, I emphasize accessibility adherence and unified design systems for web and mobile platforms. My mission is to empower organizations with scalable design solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for users.

Long Pham

UX Designer at MOG

• Creative Direction
• Game Design
• Graphic Design
• User Experience

I have 5 years of experience in Ui and UX design. Very happy to share and learn from experience. And look for an opportunity to work and cooperate with you. Hi, I am a designer, creating a beautiful user interface is my goal, I am ready to accept new projects.

sana kachwalla

Senior Product Designer at Beyond Design

• Career Transitions
• Design Management
• Design Process
• Figma

I am senior Ux designer at Beyond in Mumbai. I'm passionate to enhance the experience for users in FinTech Industry, Legal Saas and prop tech. I've ~5 years of experience in the UX industry with an masters in product design from Rubika, France. Coming from a background in both engineering and design, I love connecting the dots between business goals, technical constraints and user satisfaction. Going forward in the pursuit of my ambitions, I seek to continue learning and growing. Apart from my UX Skills, I highly advocate for inclusivity and accessibility whenever I'm designing or in general. Primarily, I care about building products that fulfill human needs and shape a world I want to be a part of. Being a big believer in paying it forward, I have been helped in my transition from an industrial product design background to Ux design, I know the struggle of learning from the ground up. For quite some time now, I have had conversations with designers and juniors looking to break into Ux on career advice, portfolio feedback, mock-up interviews and now am looking to meet and get inspired by these conversations on designed.org I have decided that this year, I want to actively give back to the community. My linkedin Profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sana-kachwalla-575825117/

Manuel Cramer

CPO & Geschäftsleiter München at apploft. GmbH

• Design Leadership
• eCommerce
• User Experience
• User Interface

I’m Manu. I am a Design Manager, Product Consultant, Mindset Preacher, and Agile Thinker with a human-centered, analytical, and service-oriented working method. For the chocolate cake, I would die. By eating every sort of nuts I will die. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you soon. Best, Manu I am a Design Manager, Product Consultant, Mindset Preacher, and Agile Thinker with a human-centered, analytical, and service-oriented working method. I am especially passionate about Experience Design and Digital Entrepreneurship and blend a strong, openly holistic mindset and product thinking with deeper technical background, science, and business acumen to build great products and make sense of complex system landscapes. Furthermore, I work across different disciplines to help create innovative experiences. Over fifteen years of expertise in digital businesses and production environments with a proven track record of designing and shipping successful experiences, I’ve gained a broad knowledge of natural problem-solving, user-centered processes and lean discovery methodologies, native and web design best practices for consumer and enterprise markets alike, across different industries with a focus on e-commerce, retail and VoD services.

Jane Florins

Head of UX/UI at FutureLink8

• Career Advice
• Career Transitions
• Design Leadership
• Design Process

I have a diverse educational background, holding a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Administration and Information Technologies from Ufa Technological University, a BA in Film and Video from Georgia State University, and a Master's Degree in Digital Media Design from Harvard Extension School. Additionally, I have a degree in Economics and Mathematics and an Art School Diploma. My career started in graphic design after graduating from Art School. Later, I transitioned into Web and Software Development, working on projects at companies like Turner Broadcasting and Equifax. Over time, I developed a stronger interest in connecting different parts of large projects while keeping the User Experience in mind. This led me to focus on UX design at Verizon, and later at HCA, a healthcare company, where I concentrated on medical software innovation. Currently, I hold a role in UX/UI and software innovation, where I apply my experience to create digital products. Outside of work, I've been fortunate to have patented some inventions. I also mentor and teach User Experience Engineering at Harvard Extension School, and I enjoy playing the cello in my free time.

Arash Ranjbaran Qadikolaei

Senior Product Designer at Recyclonic

• Design Thinking
• Product Design
• User Centered Design
• User Experience

With more than 10 years of experience in product design, web development, and user research, I have honed my skills to create digital experiences that are not only accessible and engaging, but also solve real problems for real people. My passion for mentoring aspiring designers and established ones alike is evident in my work at adplist.org, where I help them grow in their careers, improve their processes and skills, and transition into leadership roles. My design practice is anchored in design thinking, user research, and experience strategy, with a strong emphasis on human-centered design. I have designed features for Recyclonic, a blockchain-environmental startup that champions responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste, and for Grab, Southeast Asia's top super-app that offers a variety of services. My expertise in Figma, creative ideation, and design systems is backed by multiple UX Design certifications from LinkedIn. Collaborating with innovative teams, businesses, and organizations that share the same goal of making the world a better place is always something I look forward to.

Mas Agus Setyo P

UI/UX Designer & Engineer at DataOn

• Design Process
• Design Thinking
• Development
• Product Design

I'm a UI/UX in building and designing exceptional digital experiences based in Indonesia. Currently, I’m focused on HRIS technology solutions, human-centered products currently at DataOn.

Satyaprakash Ray

UI UX Designer at Proximity Works

• Accessibility
• Career Transitions
• Design Systems
• Design Thinking

I started my career when i was in my my college. Being in a non- design college, and trying to learn design was a big challenge for me. I tried to connect with multiple senior designers and tried to learn design from there, and also done couple of courses. After years of practise I landed my job in a great team and then I moved up in my career. Therefore, I decided, to help people, who want to learn about design but are getting overwhelmed from the resources online. I want to help people around: - How to get started in design - How to create portfolio - Review portfolio - How to be creative while managing work - Landing design jobs and internships - Help them to decide on what to Up skill in design

Sean McLeary

Head of Product at TrustLayer

• Design Management
• Design Systems
• User Experience
• User Interface

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David Gross

Senior Manager Digital Design at Transport for NSW

• Interaction Design
• User Experience
• User Interface

Lead UX/UI designer working across multiple iOS/Android and website projects. My digital experience includes customer research, interaction design, prototyping, user flows, visual design, design systems, and implementation. Expert knowledge of UX design processes, design thinking, and design tools including Figma, Sketch, Protopie, Adobe CC, Axure, Invision, and Lottie. I enjoy collaborating with other designers, product managers, BAs, engineers, and stakeholders while solving complex problems. 20 years of industry experience working with small boutique agencies to large design houses, blue-chip corporate clients, and government.

Parithimal Saravanan

Senior UX Consultant at Wipro Digital

• Information Architecture
• User Experience
• User Interface

As a hands-on individual who isn’t afraid of a pen and paper, I work through the full UX lifecycle from research to design and testing utilizing all elements of a user-centered design process to create innovative cross-platform experiences.

Dobrian Dobrev

Senior Product Designer at VMware

• Graphic Design
• Information Architecture
• Interaction Design
• User Experience

User Experience Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Speaker at UX conferences. A teacher at the New Bulgarian University. An author of publications on UX Design. Skilled in User Research, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design.Passionate about Immersive Experience (AR/VR/MR).

Jai Mitchell

Interaction Designer at Google

• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• User Experience
• User Research

I'm a product designer from Brisbane Australia, working with Google in Sydney, designing the future of in-car navigation experiences. I've previously worked with some amazing digital product agencies, like Ustwo, and Josephmark, along with a few other roles in startups and corporate product teams. My definition of a ‘Product Designer’ is: A ‘specialist generalist’. Someone who can work competently across the full product design process. Often with a deeper knowledge in one or more specific areas.

Danial Darabi

Product Manager at Snapp

• Design Management
• Design Thinking
• Product Development Process
• Product Management

I am a product manager at Snapp!, Iran's first and leading ride-hailing app, where I manage products in the location domain for over 50 million users and 5 million rides per day. As a location domain expert, I leverage my background in computer software engineering and my strategic management skills to deliver solutions that enhance the user experience and business performance. Previously, I worked as a product manager at Otaghak, one of the top 3 online platforms that offers a variety of accommodations in Iran. There, I led a high-impact project to redesign the listing page, product detail page, and booking flow, resulting in a boost in average order value and gross merchandise value. I also implemented an advanced room sorting algorithm that utilized factors such as pricing, availability, user preferences, and popularity to improve the search quality. I am currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Tehran, where I am focusing on strategy. I have also obtained multiple certifications in product management from reputable institutions, such as Product School, International Institute of Business Analysis, and Project Management Institute. I am a lifelong learner who is passionate about the world of technology and software development, and I strive to stay ahead of the curve and make a real impact in everything I do.

Sonya Seddarasan

Senior Principal Product Design at Tokopedia

• 3D
• Design Thinking
• eCommerce
• Sketch

11 years in the industry make me loves being in Product more day by day! i won't lie and say you won't wake up wanting to throw your laptop off the window sometime.. yet Product Strategy is a great combination of Business, Psychology, Science and Economical Behaviour! Just everything i love!

Andi Beka

Head of UX & Design at simplesurance GmbH

• Branding & Identity
• Design Systems
• Design Thinking
• Product Design

Lead Product Designer @simplesurance #insurtech in Berlin/Germany.

Parul Mahanty

UX Designer at IBM

• Design Process
• User Centered Design
• User Experience
• User Research

I have deep interest in sharing my knowledge and help others grow in the field of UX. I have 12 years of IT industry experience with specialisation in user experience.

Sarah Davies

Creative Director at Studio 81

• Art Direction
• eCommerce
• Graphic Design
• Product Design

12+ years as a creative, 6 as a mentor to other designers in the UI/UX field. Always looking to help and learn with others! My experience in psychology, marketing, human factors, and consumer behavior provides me with a unique approach and understanding of user behaviors and motivations, using evidence-driven design approaches balancing qualitative and quantitative techniques and storytelling methods to design sustainable solutions to solve complex problems. For me, the design process is a tool to bridge knowledge gaps, strengthen relationships, and increase cohesion. I’m passionate about creating clean, contemporary designs and interfaces with a pop of personality that put user experiences and brand identity first to help clients meet their goals and achieve their creative visions.

Niveda Austin

Product Designer at Freelance

• Adobe
• Career Advice
• Design Process
• Design Thinking

I’m Niveda Austin, a UX and product designer with a Master’s in Lifestyle and Accessory Design from NID. Alongside my design practice, I am also a passionate design tutor, always eager to share knowledge and learn from every individual I collaborate with. I find inspiration in stories and experiences, which deeply influence my design process and the products I create. This approach allows me to craft meaningful, user-centered solutions. I am excited about the opportunity to be part of your team and contribute my skills while continuing to grow.

Antonio Kendrick

UI/UX Sr. Specialist at Arya Noble

• Design Sprint
• Figma
• User Centered Design
• User Experience

Hi! My name is Antonio Kendrick, I'm from Indonesia. I love Design and also making a good flow for tech and customer. soooooo hit me up if you want to discuss something about UI/UX.

Darshil Vora

Product Designer at Rippling

• Accessibility
• Career Transitions
• Design Systems
• Enterprise Design

I am a cross-functional designer with experience in enterprise product design, rapid hi-fidelity prototypes, style guides, front-end development, sales, and marketing. I am motivated by making contributions to the team and the community. I like to create tools/systems that enable productivity, bridge gaps, and drive product vision.

Kelli Johannessen

UX Design Manager at Indeed.com

• Graphic Design
• Interaction Design
• User Experience
• User Interface

Former individual contributor turned manager. Day to day I oversee design on 6 projects and collaborate with three awesome designers. I'm on Indeed's Incubator team. My projects operate lean - brainstorming, designing, testing & launching MVPs in the course of a quarter to validate new ideas.

Michael Senkow

Senior Product Designer at Meta

• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• User Experience
• User Interface

Specifically at Meta.on internal tools, love more tool centric UX. As a Product Designer, I have over 8 years of experience servicing several industries (Technology, IT, Software, Cloud, Enterprise, Engineering, Analytics, Mobile, Research, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Consumer Electronics, Architecture, and AR/VR-related work, etc.) in which I have successfully taken projects from conception to ideation to visualization to completion resulting in continuous design improvement. I have experience supporting and managing design projects and I specialize in design thinking, research, interface design, and engineering, interaction design, user experience design, human-computer interaction, 3D modeling, information architecture, visualization, software engineering, graphics design, animation, web development, ios development, mechanical testing, and architectural design. As a Product Designer / Manager, I also focus on planning, time management, stakeholder management, and critical thinking.

Yuriy Shiryaev

Remote Product Designer at Freelance

• Branding & Identity
• Figma
• Graphic Design
• Mobile Development

I am a product designer and manager. I help solve tough problems and deliver digital products. I design applications, web services, information systems, and branding. Tweeting and blogging about interfaces. I have 5+ years of experience. Focusing on complicated systems, MVPs, and full design support for IT and Fintech products.

Emerson Niide

Professor at Galícia Educação

• User Centered Design
• User Experience
• User Interface
• User Research

UX / Marketing Manager @ Superbid; ux teacher / mentor. Emerson began programming when he was 13 but, since he had no talent at it, he went to work as a web designer, with no greater success. As he read “Designing Web Usability” he found out UX united his passions – communication and technology – with his talents – browsing the web and drinking coffee. He’s been working with UX since then, on projects for both small and Fortune 500 companies in projects like the redesign of HSBC’s Internet bank – elected Brazil’s Best by Global Finance twice.