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    Shahid Ahmad

    Design Manager at Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd.

    • Design Management
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Management
    • User Centered Design

    I am a designer with 8 years of experience in OEMs like General Motors and Maruti Suzuki India. Currently associated with OLA Electric Mobility for their future project as Digital Design Manager. Being a designer: - Worked with various design teams like GM Europe, Korea, India, and America for building Class A data for various products. - Worked on models for international markets like Opel Insignia, Opel Astra, Chevy Trax, and the Flagship Corvette stingray. - Being a digital designer, I am able to do fast modeling for quick concepts/sketches understanding and visualizations. - I am also working with design schools for helping students to grow as per industry requirements. - I have provided consultancy for various startups which include wearable, automotive design (graphics, accessories), etc.

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    Kelly Stevens

    Product Design Manager at WeTransfer

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

    Senior product designer building tools at WeTransfer. Eight years of experience designing digital products and software at scale. Previously part of the design teams at Facebook Messenger and Tripadvisor. Currently working on growing WeTransfer into the go-to suite of tools for creative professionals. She has previously led design at Smartify, the world's most downloaded museum app, and been part of the design teams at Facebook Messenger and Tripadvisor. Skills — digital product design, interaction design, experience design, interface architecture, visual design, prototyping, product strategy, systems design & management, design mentorship

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    Meenakshi Bose

    Designer at Freelance

    • eCommerce
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • User Centered Design

    I create designs that solve business problems along with the user’s needs. I follow the 5 step approach of Design thinking that helps me think through the interaction model and new possibilities. When I’m not working, I spend my time writing about my travels or go on a photography spree. I am an inquisitive and self-driven UX Designer with 10+ years of experience. I am passionate about User Research, Human Centered Design and enjoy solving problems. I bring an engineering perspective and quick problem solving ability to create products that people love to consume. I have worked with e-Commerce companies and startups. Currently designing for Paytm. When I’m not working, I spend my time writing about my travel (www.backpackingwithmylens.com) or go on a photography spree. Portfolio: https://meenakshibose.com/ Email: minaxibose92@gmail.com

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    Yogesh Kanthale

    Lead Designer at Datakrew

    • Design Thinking
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    As a highly skilled and experienced lead product designer with over 13 years of experience, I am passionate about creating user-centered designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Currently, I work as a lead designer at Datakrew, where I get to work on exciting and innovative projects. In addition to my role at Datakrew, I also work as a freelance UX service provider based in Pune, India. I enjoy helping companies as an advisor and consultant in areas related to building user experience, usability, user psychology, human factors, human-computer interactions, and user-centric design using design thinking in a human-centric way. My specialties include UX and UI design for web and mobile apps, design project management, wireframes, digital mockups, and HTML prototypes. I am known for my authentic, honest, and innovative approach to product design. I am constantly learning and improving and am open to constructive criticism. In my free time, I enjoy nature hikes and volunteering. I believe that these practices have helped me become a better human being, and a better designer. They have taught me to be more attentive, more expressive, and more empathetic, which has benefited not only me but also my family, friends, and colleagues at work. As a mentor, I strive to inspire others to become the best possible version of themselves. I believe that everyone has a unique set of skills and talents, and it's my job to help them develop and grow.

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    Camila Caligari

    Design Manager at QuintoAndar

    • Design Thinking
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • User Experience

    I believe in the knowledge’s capacity to build a fairer world when it is returned to society in the shape of better services and practices. Being able to see my efforts and my experiences shared through human-centered projects of positive impact is what moves my professional choices.

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    Sin Leung

    Director, User Experience (Global Data + Analytics) at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc

    • Career Transitions
    • Data Visualization
    • Design Leadership
    • Design Process

    With over 17 years of print, brand, and digital product design experience, Sin is a seasoned design leader passionate about sourcing and nurturing design talent from all walks of life. Currently focused on zero-to-one establishment of design practices, Sin's love of science and art brought her to zone in on the enterprise's data and internal analytics tooling.

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    Ilya Boruhov

    Product Designer at Dell EMC

    • Design Leadership
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • User Experience

    Product design director for major clients Build info structures via research and data analytics and transform them into intuitive, animated, accessible and easy-to-use designs. Design for Desktop, iOS and Android platforms with the ability to create clean design systems with smart components.

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    Shashikant Zagade

    Creative Director at Mac18Digital

    • Branding & Identity
    • Creative Direction
    • Design Critique
    • Painting + Art

    With more than two decades of professional experience in advertising, branding, visual communication, and design education, I bring together creative strategy, cultural insight, and industry practice. My career spans leading agencies including JWT, Leo Burnett, MS&L Publicis Groupe, Everest, DaCunha Associates, Dyworks, Diadeis, and MAC Advertising (Dubai), where I developed brand identities and communication strategies for national and international brands. Throughout my career, I have contributed to award-winning campaigns, including the Guinness World Records 2006 project for the world's largest ice structure at MAC Advertising, Dubai. My work has also been recognized with the Silver Owl Award for Taj Mahal Tea, The Ad Club Madras Award for Rin Supreme (Best Media Innovation), and the runner-up award for the Sunsilk Cinderella Ban Jao campaign.

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    Zack Reid

    Product Designer at Synechron

    • Design Critique
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design

    I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and friendly individual with 4+ years of experience in this field. I am still eager to learn more so I can grow as a designer and person. Outside of work you can find me working out, reading (currently reading, 'I Will Never See The World Again'), writing, and watching the latest tv show.

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    Salman Hossain Saif

    UX Specialist at Self Employed

    • Design Systems
    • Figma
    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience

    An easy-to-work-with UI/UX designer with over 8 years of experience designing innovative solutions that deliver impactful results for companies worldwide. I possess deep expertise across the entire design process, from conducting user research and developing information architecture to designing attractive, functional interfaces and overseeing successful implementation. I am as passionate about understanding users' needs as I am about creating beautiful, intuitive designs that bring those needs to life. My background spans industries, including fintech, healthcare, and transportation, and I have consistently increased customer engagement and revenue through improved UX. As a solutions-focused creative, I thrive on collaborating closely with stakeholders and developers to ensure seamless execution of each design. My strengths include rapid prototyping, design system creation, and cross-platform design strategy. When I'm not crafting thoughtful experiences, you can find me mentoring fellow designers or staying on top of the latest UI and UX trends. I’m always seeking to expand my skills and help others level up theirs so that together we can shape the future of design. 🌟 Check out my latest works: https://saif71.com/ ✍️ Read my latest writings: https://blog.saif71.com

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    Kim Mats Mats

    West Region Experience Design Talent Community Lead at Avanade

    • Design Thinking
    • User Experience
    • Workshop Facilitation

    I bring a blend of human-centered design, UX strategy, and program leadership to digital product design while challenging my teams to embrace new levels of empathy, collaboration, and innovation. As a user experience designer and leader, my goal is to create digital experiences that improve people's lives, help people learn and make better decisions, and enable collaboration. I have designed and run projects with many excellent organizations, including Microsoft, ServiceNow, Kellogg's, T-Mobile, Marsh & McLennan, and WellCare, leading teams to discover insights and deliver websites and mobile applications for e-commerce, modern workplace and business application platforms, and knowledge management. Specialties: Experience design strategy, UX team leadership, ideation and concept development, user research, design thinking, interaction design, enterprise search, taxonomy and metadata governance, teaching and instruction design.

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    Sarath Nair

    Founder, Director - Creative at Polkadot Creative

    • Art Direction
    • Design Management
    • Graphic Design
    • Interaction Design

    Hello there! I am Sarath. A designer, traveller and photography enthusiast, born and raised in Kochi, India. I moved to Bangalore in 2004 to learn and explore the world of design and advertising. This stint inspired me greatly, and I learnt a lot through books, moto-touring, teachers, friends, colleagues. But to be honest, I learnt the most from the cities that I lived in and travelled to. I love capturing the landscape, and architecture of the places that I visit, and also enjoy exploring the culture and the varied cuisines of the land. Currently, I'm in the midst of setting up a creative agency. This, to me, is the best way to collaborate with other creative minds and expand my own creative horizons. As a designer and as an Art Director I have, over the years, worked for several reputed national and international brands. From conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping profits to curating brand experiences, I have worked across several projects including ad campaigns, websites, user interfaces, brand and visual identity guidelines, apps, product packaging, concept designs, and mentoring talent. As an Art Director, I have taken on increasing levels of responsibility and have proven success in designing and managing campaigns that built engaging and enduring relationships with a diverse set of audiences. • 12 + years experience in design and advertising • 8 + years experience as Art Director • Proven capability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and deliver work on time • Reliable and excellent creative and design sensibilities, ability to analyse latest trends and data into actionable ideas and insights • Experience in designing for multi-disciplinary industries including food and beverages, automobile, industrial tools, travel and service, web-portals, film, etc.

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    Morten Winther

    Senior Interaction Designer at Intuitive

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

    I am a senior product designer who works in the intersection between products design, user research, and business development. I have an empathy-driven approach to design and always push to involve design and user research throughout development processes. With more than 10 years of experience in UX design and an M.Sc. degree in digital design and interaction design, I am particularly strong in uncovering user and business needs and translating them into well-crafted, compelling user interfaces and concepts. My ambition is to create meaningful and enriching products for people. I love to combine empathic user insights with business goals to create impactful digital products. Specialties: User-centered design, product strategy, service design, workshop facilitation, UX design

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    Vijay Bhuva

    UX/UI Designer at Freelance

    • Graphic Design
    • Mobile Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Hi, I'm Vijay, I have a passion for digital products. I build websites, invent apps, create interfaces and solve problems through interaction design. My strength lies in my hybrid of design and development — I solve problems with a developer’s mind and a designer’s eye.

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    Florin Matei

    Senior UI/UX Designer at TotalSoft

    • Branding & Identity
    • Figma
    • Graphic Design
    • User Interface

    Hi, I am Florin. Graphic designer, UI/UX designer, husband and father. And i want to learn and share my knowlege with everybody. Acelasi pentru toti, diferit pentru fiecare.

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    Jennifer Daniel

    Product Designer at Interswitch Group

    • Accessibility
    • Design Thinking
    • Product Design
    • Webflow

    Hello 👋 I'm Jennifer Daniel, a product designer based in Lagos, Nigeria wiith over three years of valuable experience, My experience cuts across sectors such as Fintech, EdTech, E-commerce, Information Technology, to name a few and I also have a blockchain and web 3 certification from Binance. With my passion for growth, teaching, and mentoring, I established an EdTech resource hub called uxresourcehub.com where aspiring UX designers can learn UI/UX design and gain valuable knowledge in the field for free. My drive has led me into becoming a mentor dedicated to supporting the design community, helping young & growing ux designers and ensuring their continuous growth.

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    Himanshu Hazarika

    UX Designer at Salesforce

    • Illustration
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    I am an Interaction Designer from India. Currently working and leading the Design for AI tools for Autonomous Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. I'll be happy to talk about any Design topics, Cross-team collaboration, Innovation and any career guidance to land into Design.

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    James Caruso

    Product Designer at Meta

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Hey everyone! I'm a designer who's passionate about building experiences that bring people closer together and help them make meaningful progress in their lives. I'm big into theory and research, especially in the areas where sociology, design, and writing intersect. I enjoy prototyping, photography, and reading.

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    Ghis Bakour

    Design Leadership Forum Member at Design Leadership Forum

    • Design Leadership
    • Design Thinking
    • Product Design
    • Service Design

    Multidisciplinary Product & Design Leader with a proven record of driving digital transformation at scale across global platforms, payments, consumer products in highly regulated environments. Brings a strong product mindset grounded in human-centred methodologies, translating complex business, operational, and regulatory challenges into clear, scalable, and high-impact digital solutions. Experienced in delivering integrated, omni-channel experiences that align user needs with organisational objectives, while enabling long-term business growth and competitive advantage. Driven by a passion for advancing innovation at scale, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate strategic ambitions into actionable product and design outcomes. Specialises in shaping high-impact product and experience strategies that balance user needs, commercial goals, and technical feasibility. Proven in building lean, scalable product and design operations informed by data, behavioural research, and agile delivery, spanning discovery, inclusive ideation, and execution. Regularly facilitates teams to move beyond transactional delivery toward creating emotionally resonant, socially responsible, and outcome-driven experiences.

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    Michelle Draeger

    Principal Digital Designer at University of California, Berkeley

    • Art Direction
    • Graphic Design
    • User Interface
    • Visual Design

    I have approximately 11 years of experience working as a freelance and in-house designer for a variety of clients. I love the challenge of working with stakeholders to figure out the best way to solve their problems. I also love that there's always something new to learn.

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    Swarnima Shukla

    Product Designer at Meesho

    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    I am a self-taught designer with formal education in Computer Science and Engineering. I have 2+ years of experience in the design domain, from a design agency to an ed-tech startup to finally working at Meesho as a product designer. I have mentored around 150+ students since my college, by conducting 1-1 sessions, webinars and seminar at colleges, I like to connect with budding designers and have mentored over 10+ students and professionals to start their design journey. I would like to mentor for Product Design and its verticals along with design portfolio creation, starting design journey, career paths in this domain and interview preparation at various companies and startups.

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    Alfa Zihal

    Product Designer at POLYMARQ

    • Accessibility
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    UX and UI Designer with experience in shipping products, working with engineers, and designing systems for interactive web and mobile experiences. With a love for accessibility and inclusivity in design, I’m passionate about the process of turning creative and innovative ideas into products for people, looking always for the simple and most outstanding solution

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    Prakansh Rathaur

    Senior Creative Lead - Product & Brand at FanClash

    • Design Thinking
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • User Interface

    I started working as a Graphic/UI Designer in the year 2012 and never thought that my journey will be amazingly fantastic. Now I'm working as Creative Lead with Adda52 Online Poker and managing a power packed team graphic/motion graphic designers. I lead multi-disciplinary team of talented designers. Together, we express out our brand strategies through physical spaces, products, websites, apps and many more. As a Senior Creative Lead, I also do bunch of other leader stuff like Inspiring Teammates & Hire people who are smarter than me. I’m at my extreme happiness when I create something that bypass the brain’s radar and go straight to the heart. I'm also a Passionate Photographer.

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    Marjorie Otterson

    Digital Health Innovation/Product Design at Boston Scientific Corporation

    • Design Leadership
    • Design Management
    • Product Design
    • User Centered Design

    I love tackling tough problems and partnering actively with clients, stakeholders, designers, and cross-functional teams to understand problems—exploring them fully, down to their roots—and then working together to help companies meet strategic goals and provide better products, experiences, and communications for their customers.

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    Peter Madufor

    Lead Designer at Argcom Consulting Ltd

    • Accessibility
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Hello there! I'm passionate about the art and science of crafting digital experiences that leave a lasting impact. With 8+ years of experience in product design, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, from mobile apps to web platforms, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. My design philosophy revolves around simplicity and empathy. I believe that the most effective designs are born from a deep understanding of user needs and a commitment to solving real-world problems. Throughout my career, I've honed my skills in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, aiming not only for aesthetics but also for functionality and accessibility. I've had the pleasure of collaborating with cross-functional teams, where my role goes beyond creating pixel-perfect designs. It's about fostering a design-driven culture, championing user-centricity, and aligning design goals with business objectives. I take pride in my ability to communicate complex ideas through wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that resonate with both stakeholders and end-users. Looking ahead, I aspire to continue shaping meaningful digital experiences that improve lives. If you're passionate about design and innovation too, let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to create something extraordinary. Feel free to reach out—I'm always up for a chat about design, user experiences, or the latest tech trends!