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Raunaq Singh
Head of Creative at Pristyn Care
- Art Direction
- Branding & Identity
- Creative Direction
- Design Thinking
Multidisciplinary Creative Director, passionate about strategic ideas that transform the way brands interact with audiences. With a decade of experience in brand and agencies, have been creating impactful, strong visual communication for start-ups and global brands. From designing visuals for over 20 international feature films to heading design associations with brands like Disney, Uber, Sony Pix, Facebook, Government of India, Dailyobjects, Oxfordcaps, I bring an impactful visual communication led perspective to crafting campaigns, branding, motion videos, handling teams and more. My brand creatives have been featured in Facebook and recently in Adobe. Hands-on with Art direction, Visual Communication, Designing Campaigns, Photography, Motion Videos, User Interfaces & Mentoring teams. ★ Headed design for Govt. of India, UBER, Sony PIX, Facebook, DailyObjects, Oxfordcaps & more. ★ Work credited in feature films - X-Men: First Class, Scream 4, Transformers, Final Destination 5, Guzaarish, Disney Planes & more.
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Ashish Surendranath
Product Marketing Manager at Acehearts Technology & Services Pvt.Ltd.
- Creative Direction
- Design Strategy
- Design Thinking
- User Research
10 years of Creative roles into Product Designer Strategy, UX, UI, Wireframes, Prototypes, IA, Interaction, Visual, Usability, Remote User Testing, Content Creation, Branding, Graphics, Animation, Social Media Marketing, 3D, Art, Motion graphics, Facilitation, Workshops & Trainings.
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Vincenzo Angileri
Associate Professor at NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
- Consulting Advice
- Creative Direction
- Design Strategy
- Storytelling
Vincenzo Angileri is a freelance creative director and strategic consultant who works with branding narrative formats, strategy, writing, concept creation, publishing projects, and digital design for brands and institutions. He is currently based between Barcelona and Mexico City. He is Head of Education at the Barcelona creative hub Acid House in partnership with ELISAVA Design School and VICE MEDIA. He is former Director of Narratives and Strategist at the Barcelona-based creative agency Folch Studio. He is currently working on his first book for the publishing house Planeta. He is interested in critical thinking, speculative and narrative design processes. His current investigation mainly involves fictional narratives, imagined communities, political utopias and dystopias, committed design and social activism.
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Amit Devale
Senior User Experience Consultant at Capgemini Engineering
- Branding & Identity
- Entrepreneurship
- Graphic Design
- User Experience
Driven by a passion for user experience and product design, I am eager to forge a successful career as a Product Designer within a dynamic and innovative hi-tech corporate environment. Committed and dedicated, I thrive alongside like-minded professionals, collectively pushing boundaries to unlock my full potential. As a key player in a challenging and creative atmosphere, I aspire to contribute my expertise and creativity to deliver exceptional solutions. With a proven track record, I have garnered extensive experience in crafting enterprise applications for complex B2B and B2C products. My work has spanned diverse markets, including the USA, UK, Australia, and India, enabling me to develop a comprehensive understanding of global user needs and preferences. Thriving in multidisciplinary environments, I have excelled in various domains such as Networking & Cyber Security, Healthcare, and Fintech. By blending my technical acumen, creative flair, and user-centric mindset, I am poised to make a significant impact in the field of UX/UI. I am determined to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that elevate user experiences and drive business success. Also actively involved in UX/UI mentorship for non-profit organizations, helping aspiring professionals navigate their careers
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Dorothy Kim
User Experience Engineer | Product Designer at PMAT
- Animation
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
Standing tall at 5 foot flat, I am a quirky petite San Diego based UX Engineer/Product Designer who is an avid geek of everything design, art, tech and psychology. With 7 years of UI development experience and a lifetime passion in the arts, I bring to the table not only my expertise but my infectiously vivacious and creative personality. If you are interested in learning how I convinced my company into starting a design branch or want to know about UX/UI, hit me up.
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Arun Hitaishi
Sr. Product Designer at Bijak
- Figma
- Graphic Design
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
I design for People interacting with brands and create meaningful experience through design. Designing ChargeERP, Just Fresh & Just Retailer Previous- Builder | Chqbook Medium | Instagram | Twitter @uxdesignking 🌐 www.arunhitaishi.com 📞 +91 8679 430777
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Nihar Tanna
Founder at Two Words - Design First
- Consulting Advice
- Design Leadership
- Design Management
- User Experience
I'm passionate about the transformative power of design and how it can shape the future of businesses. As the Founder and Creative Director at Two Words, I lead a team of talented individuals who share this passion and are dedicated to helping businesses introduce their digital services to the market faster through a prototype-first strategy. At Two Words, we've had the privilege of working with companies in approximately eight countries, assisting them in raising a total of approximately $20 million in funding. The revenue generated by our prototype solutions has surpassed the $2 million mark, a testament to our commitment to driving results. Based in Mumbai, India, Two Words has grown to become one of the leading design agencies in the region. Our team of eight talented professionals currently works remotely, allowing us to collaborate with clients like Boston Consulting Group, Kotak Mutual Funds, HealthySure, Recytrust, and many more across eight different countries. We specialize in: - Product UX and Business Model-oriented Design: Going beyond aesthetics, we add value by understanding your business deeply. - UI Design for Business Impact: We transform complex data and financial projections into beautiful interfaces that not only speak to your audience but also resonate. - No Code Development (IoT/Web/Mobile): As pioneers in the no-code revolution, we help companies go to market faster using cutting-edge tools like Webflow, Bravo, Airtable, Retool, and more. Let's connect and explore how design can drive your business forward. Together, we can create innovative solutions that make a lasting impact in the digital landscape.
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Ram Shetty
Associate Executive Manager at Hexagon Capability Center India
- Content Design
- Human Computer Interaction
- User Centered Design
- User Research
Design Leader / Ux researcher With over 15 plus of experience in the Design industry, I have a proven track record of enabling and leading UX teams for several companies like Hexagon, IBM, Zensar Technologies & Satyam Computers by transforming Ux into a self-sustained UX team with mature UX practice that delivers value, driven by core business metrics. I am passionate, pragmatic, articulate, affable, and a team player with a good sense of humour. I successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams to get work done. As a Design Leader, I’ve been a front runner for the team, instrumental in establishing, driving and articulating a UX vision to the responsible for the team's career growth. I insist the team move from their comfort zone by delegating them specific challenging goals by time to time.
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Anandu Nair
Senior Product Designer at Siemba
- Figma
- Information Architecture
- Product Design
- User Interface
I'm an innovative & Solution Focused UX/Product Designer with a proven history of enhancing user experience and engagement for key industry players from all over the world, across a wide range of domains. My area of expertise include: - Design Strategy - Design Management - User Experience Design (UX) - User Interface Design (UI) - Product Design - Interaction Design - User Research - Ability to solve complex problems - Product Innovation - Talk, sell & Deliver designs. If you'd like to meet for coffee or a quick chat, Please send an email my way. Email: connectwithanandu@gmail.com
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ankkush surryawanshi
Sr. UX Designer at intelliswift software
- Branding & Identity
- Data Visualization
- Design Critique
- Design Leadership
I am a Senior Designer based in Pune, India. I have a thorough understanding of UI/UX and Product Design, and express a deep commitment to UX/Product Design & Research. I place high value on in-depth research, brainstorming, mapping, and sketching, considering these integral to my creative process. I derive enjoyment from collaborating with individuals from various industries, as it enables me to broaden my perspectives, extend my knowledge base, and garner diverse insights. I posit that design constitutes a compelling mode of storytelling. As designers, we can communicate a message visually and employ a variety of design assets to convey ideas.
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Vamsee Krishna Kalangi
Senior Product Designer at OCAS
- Product Design
- User Research
I am a self-taught designer with 9 years of experience working as a Product Designer(UI/UX) and a Design Sprint Facilitator. I have designed complex web, mobile-based learning simulations, gamified platforms, AR, VR related projects, Fantasy sports apps and Educational platforms. So far, I have mentored 50+ designers(Beginners to Senior level) spread across different time zones.
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Muskan Bhargava
Product Designer at ContactOut
- Data Visualization
- Design Systems
- Design Thinking
- Human Computer Interaction
👋 Hey there! I’m Muskan I love impactful work, especially when it involves digging into customer problems and solving them with modern technology. I create, scale and optimize products that matter. Currently, I’m working as a Product designer at ContactOut, a recruitment, sales & marketing intelligence & engagement platform, on a mission to make cold outreach warm again.
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Michal Lenik
Product Design Lead, Manager at Bowery Valuation
- Design Thinking
- Human Computer Interaction
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
I am a UX and Product Design Lead specializing in user-centric design for SaaS products. I also have a background in UX design for eCommerce and enterprise products, front-end development, and fine art.
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Yuhan Wang
Landscape Architect at STARR WHITEHOUOSE
- 3D
- Animation
- Visual Design
Hey! I'm a landscape architect with a background in industrial design. Besides design, I also have experience in engineering areas such as construction and 3D printing reverse engineering. I'm here to connect with fellow designers, learn about different design industries, and explore how we can support each other's needs. Looking forward to engaging with you all!
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Joe Cahill
Design Services Manager at Unqork
- Design Leadership
- Design Management
- Product Design
- User Experience
For the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure to watch design & user experience evolve from the quick impact we would make in Ads & print to the immersive websites & applications of today. My love for this is deeply engrained in mentoring young designers as well as being an advocate for my craft. I still get excited working hands-on in Sketch, invision along with still enjoying the Adobe Suite.
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Majo Moravcik
Design advisor at Fair HQ
- Career Advice
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- User Experience
Product designer with a passion for creating digital experiences that delight users and help startups grow. I had lots of opportunities throughout my career ranging from freelance to digital agency, large company, and startups in silicon valley. I worked for companies like GoodData, HackerRank, and FairHQ and helped build productboard from day one. I have been with productboard for 4,5 years and saw the huge growth and managed to help shape the organization. Building the brand, creating a product people love, and growing the team was just a few of the responsibilities. I love giving back to the community and I enjoy mentoring other designers and helping the teams achieve their dreams.
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Pablo Iturra
UX/UI Designer at GoFrendly
- Design Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Interaction Design
- User Centered Design
Hi! I'm a UI/UX Designer from Chile I have worked creating great experiences, services and companies since 2010; It’s my passion and what I love to do. I lived and worked in different countries Chile, Canada, and now, Sweden. Always on cross-functional and multicultural teams. I like to make an impact on the users and personas who use them, for this reason, I love to try different ideas with my team, finding what the real problem of the people is and which innovative solutions we can bring to them.
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Kaitlyn Taylor
Senior User Experience Designer at Backcountry
- Career Advice
- Career Transitions
- Design Critique
- eCommerce
Hi, I'm Kaitlyn! I'm a passionate Product Designer located in Park City, UT. I'm currently a Senior Product Designer at a local Park City company and run my own Digital Design Studio, designing apps and websites for companies worldwide. As a recent graduate from the University of Utah with an Executive MBA, I always look for ways connect my designs to business initiatives and bring analytics and revenue numbers into my work. Additionally, I am heavily involved in an Entrepreneur Institute and am working hard on launching my first tech startup. I love mentoring, coaching, and working with passionate product designers to build their careers, portfolios, and help with career leveling. Let's connect and make great things happen!
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Bistrian Iosip
UX Lead Designer Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Onboarding (KyC), E2E Digital Lending at Raiffeisen Bank Romania
- Consulting Advice
- Design Critique
- Design Leadership
- Design Strategy
I help eCommerce businesses and apps to gain clarity, focus their efforts, stand out, and build organic growth using UX Strategy. I help people discovering their challenges, understand what's keeping them on hold and help them act. Two decades of experience running international projects.
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Jaffar Khorshidi
Co-Founder & Experience Director at Format–3
- Creative Direction
- Human Computer Interaction
- Interaction Design
- User Experience
Jaffar is the Founder of London based design consultancy, Nouvio and an Experience Design Lead at Fantasy. With over a decade of experience driving organization-wide strategy, Jaffar has successfully shipped award winning, compelling world class product experiences in the form of strategic visions, products, websites, apps, operating systems and in-car interfaces for leading brands – OnePlus, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Versus, Peer, Asana and Royal Caribbean. Jaffar started his UX career at Fantasy back in 2011, and has ever since widely gained recognition amongst the London Design industry having delivered experiences within the Brand, Enterprise and SaaS spaces for the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Lexus and more, before finally returning back to Fantasy in 2019. Jaffar’s goal with every project is to produce solutions to challenging problems in a way that has a positive impact on humanity. Having designed products and services catering to millions of customers on a global scale, his confidence lies in that the design process has a transformative impact on some of the most challenging opportunities faced today.
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Dileep Dhakal
Design And Development Engineer at Apple
- Design Systems
- Interaction Design
- User Interface
- Visual Design
Leader (Product Design/Development & Strategy)
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Kris Roberts
Graphic Design & Marketing at MacNaughton Blair
- Art Direction
- Creative Direction
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
4 Years as lead designer at MacBlair - Grafton PLC and 8 Years freelance design experience
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Frank Sullivan
User Experience Researcher
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Research
I have conducted user research with Enterprise software teams at companies including Microsoft, Cisco, and GE Digital. Always advocating for the user’s point of view, I am skilled at keeping teams focused on what matters in product design. My primary skills are in User Experience, Usability Testing, User-Centered Design, Agile methodologies, Strategy, Wireframes, Web Applications.
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Jason Smith
UX Product Designer at Ruggable
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Typography
- User Interface
Gnome hunting time traveler...need I say more? Okay! Yes I do! I'm a multidisciplinary designer with proficient experience in Product Design, UX, Brand Identity, Animation, Illustration, Character Design, and Iconography. Utilizing my skills within software such as - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, After Effects, and Sketch. I have a keen lust for learning as much about Human Behavior, World Cultures, Psychology, and various modalities of Philosophy, and as much about the design that influenced the world around me. Bonus - I have 2 cats named Pizza and Jorge and a beautiful wife with (currently) Seafoam Green hair. Also, my favorite Smash Bros. character is Kirby.
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Matt West
Senior Product Designer at Automattic
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
I’m Matt, a British designer with 13 years experience creating digital products. I currently work on the WordPress.com design team at Automattic. Before that I worked on climate tech at Emitwise, led design for the new products group at Wildbit, created DMARC Digests, and worked with the product and growth teams on Postmark.
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