Our Mentors

Sachin Ghegade

Design CoE Leadership at Lentra

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

A technology enthusiast with 12+ years of experience. Proposed and executing a Shared Services competency/ COE for Product and Service design. Bringing business using various innovative solutions using UX/UI and Design Thinking methodologies. Specialization is in architecting complex enterprise products and systems, envisioning innovative solutions, and realizing the solutions in the form of products. Domain expertise in the area of BFSI, Retail, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Mining, Oil & Gas with futuristic models such as Smart City, AI, ML, IoT. Hands-on experience in multiple Design Paradigms. I'm very happy, excited to be a part of the Designed.org community. I’m sure I will be able to help new and practiced specialists to shape their potential. Business expansion strategy from Pre-Sales, Marketing to Post-delivery. This model has resulted in generating good ROI of downstream revenue and long-term engagements. Achieved growth in team size from 1 to multiple resources, established and led a prestigious design team as its first Designer. Specialties Design Management, Brand Strategy, Agile UX process Expertise, Creative Management, User Research, Dashboard Scheming, Brand Guidelines, Reusable Components, Client Facing, Information Visualization, and Design Style Guides. Mentorship, and ensuring customer success. Skills Design Management: Process Building, Business Decisions, Quality assurance, Design Strategies and Vision plan, Supply Chain, Resource loading, Task Analysis and estimation, Conduct training. Research: A/B Testing & Experiment, Cognitive walkthrough, Persona Interview, Information Architecture, User Journey/ Journey Mapping, Design Thinking. Prototyping: Rapid prototyping using Keynote, Invision, XD, Interactive and clickthrough flow, Task analysis & persona hypothesis. Design: User Interface design, Graphic design, User flows, Concept sketches, Wireframes & mock-ups with Sketch & Illustrator, Style guides & pattern library preparation. Tools Adobe Creative Cloud, Office 365, SketchApp, Axure, Invision, Balsamiq, Zeplin, Figma, MIRO Board, HTML (Basic), CSS (Basic), Other: JIRA Agile, Design Sprint

Supratim Chakraborty

Lead Product Designer at Evercommerce

• Product Design
• User Experience
• User Interface

I am a user experience designer. I have been designing digital products for more than 6 years. I enjoy building software and I pursue an interest in human-computer interaction research.

Prashant Pandey

Community Lead at Lottie Hyderabad

• Product Design
• User Experience
• User Interface

Prashant is a UX Designer, who combines his creativity and design-thinking mindset to solve real-world problems. His journey to UX Design began with self-learning while in university, followed by community support and skill-based assessment which helped him to land into the design industry. As a community enthusiast, he is closely involved with organizations such as but not limited to Figma, LottieFiles, Slack, ADPList, and Divami. Developing a leadership mindset, his aim is to mentor and help every aspiring and active designer and help the community grow together.

kalpit Doshi

Product Innovation & Development at Jet - Fire extinguisher

• Design Process
• Design Strategy
• Design Thinking
• Entrepreneurship

Industrial designer & innovator with Five years of hands on experience with 5 IP application (Patents & design registration) on my name. Founder of 'The Raw Projects', a platform for design consultation, pitch projects & work portfolio. Proficient in product research & analysis, simple product innovation, system and strategic design etc. Recipient of government grants for two product based startups.

Nelli Grivko

Sr. Product Designer at Intuitive

• Illustration
• Sketch
• Typography
• User Experience

I am a product designer based in San Francisco, specializing in end-to-end product design, including user research, interaction design, and visual design. I create innovative products with a combination of design and business. During the past 6 years, I've been working as a senior interaction designer at Activision Blizzard, and Google and a Principal Product Designer in startups based in San Francisco. Prior to that, I led design teams specialized in web design, branding, and advertising in Europe. I am familiar with the work processes in corporations as well as startups.

Pradipto Chakrabarty

• Accessibility
• Usability
• UX

UI/UX and Design Leader with 20+ years of experience shaping user-centered digital products and building high-performing design teams.

Chiranjeet Banerjee

Experience Design Manager at GrowthOps

• Product Design
• User Experience
• User Research

He is a self-taught designer with a background in engineering. His objective has always been to enhance human performance and digital experiences and make technologies more humane. He has spent the past 10+ years working with industry titans. His approach to providing individualized solutions has benefited C-Suite executives and Product Leaders. Changing people's lives and impacting people globally fascinates him. He is here to help aspiring designers and design enthusiasts continue their design journey.

Kat Take

UX Manager at Amazon

• Accessibility
• Design Thinking
• Inclusive Design
• Interaction Design

My portfolio includes e-commerce, multi-modal interactions, mobile apps, browser, dual-screen device, and Fashion tech. I have worked in agency, big tech corp, and museum. I am passionate about Diverse & Inclusive representation at work and an inclusive design practitioner. Let's chat! Product design leader with over 15 years of experience, my portfolio includes e-commerce, multi-modal (keyboard, pen, hand gesture), cross-platform apps, browser, dual-screen device, fashion tech, AR/VR, 3D Tech, and operational design. I am an inclusive design practitioner and advocate. I strongly believe diverse and inclusive representation at work is important; and am passionate about coaching and mentoring the next generation of designers. Superpowers: end-to-end product design, roadmap setting, innovation in new technology, project management, stakeholder management, design management, roadmap creation, resource allocation, design operations, coaching, mentoring.

Krishna Sistla

Senior Product Designer at Bright Machines

• Design Leadership
• Graphic Design
• Interaction Design
• User Experience

An architecture student turns to web design to make an extra buck during college. My then mentors guided me to Interaction Design to best use my skillsets and interests. 7 Years, 6 Jobs, 500 Coffees, and 100+ design horror stories later, I feel I should share them with the next gen of UX designers. Krishna is a UX designer and researcher with more than 7 years of experience working with start-ups and industry leaders. His projects fall across a wide spectrum of disciplines including interactive spaces, tangible interaction design, screen-based media, and conversational interfaces. With a unified approach to design, he tries to come up with effective solutions to enhance the basic human need for a delightful experience. With an extensive interest in research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, Krishna's design decisions are driven by data. To explore the breadth of interaction design, he pursued and graduated from his MFA in Interaction Design at the California College of the Arts. During the program at the CCA, he tried to blend in his experience of Architecture and knowledge of Interaction Design to create a better relationship between virtual space and the physical space around us. Along with his interest in tangible interactions, he is also working extensively on the web and mobile platforms to create seamless experiences. Being a fast moving designer he is particular about prototyping techniques which help make his interaction with users, developers and product managers that much easier and enjoyable. He is keen to partner with teams which belief in design as a superpower for innovation. To know more, please have a look at his work at http://www.krishnasistla.com/

Divya Ray

UX Designer at IBM India

• DesignOps
• Design Strategy
• Design Thinking
• Enterprise Design

Divya is a passionate UX designer, researcher, and constant learner who works at the intersection of design, business, and technology. With expertise spanning UX design, design research, systemic design, visual design, and supply chain management, she focuses on creating meaningful, human-centered experiences within complex enterprise ecosystems. Her current work emphasizes leveraging Gen AI and Agentic AI in supply chain and finance transformation, where intelligent systems enhance decision-making, anticipate needs, and co-create value with people. By translating the intricacies across cross industries into adaptive, intuitive experiences, she ensures that emerging technologies remain grounded in human context and business relevance. Driven by curiosity and continuous growth, Divya thrives on embracing challenges that push her craft forward. Her approach combines research, co-creation, and systems thinking to bridge gaps between business strategy, user needs, and technological capabilities. She is inspired by the depth and complexity of design and business processes and is dedicated to shaping innovative, human-centered solutions that create lasting impact.

Ankit Dembla

Head of Design at WT InfoTech

• Art Direction
• Creative Direction
• Design Thinking
• Interaction Design

Creative Advertising/Marketing professional and Product Designer with over 12 years of experience working with global, cross-functional teams. Winner - Google Play Award 2017, 2016. Winner - Mass Challenge (UK). Fun Fact - Guinness World Record holder.

Dariia Lurkova

Product Owner at airSlate

• Design Management
• Product Design
• Product Management

Manager in software development industry with 11 years of progressive experience across various functions. Worked in global environment with distributed and multi-cultural project teams developing web-based and desktop products for B2B and B2C use

Dumebi Iwuchukwu

Designer at Braintrust

• Art Direction
• Branding & Identity
• Design Leadership
• Portfolio Review

Dumebi (Du-may-be) Nnadirinwa Iwuchukwu is the Head of Design at Big Cabal Media where he leads a team of Brand and Product designers. Previously, He was an Art Director at Webcoupers and before that, at Isobar. He also taught Art direction at 02 Academy Lagos. He has been working in design for about 10 years now with experience in Brand, Product and Marketing Design. During his design journey, he's had the privilege of creating enabling experiences for people with brands like Google, Budweiser, Nivea, Sprite, Schweppes, Sterling Bank, Globacom and more. Teaching and mentorship has always been a huge part of his career as a designer and He mentors designers on; Resume and portfolio review, Acing technical interview questions, Breaking into tech, Negotiating a job offer, Design career path, Building an effective team, Fostering a good team culture, Keeping team members motivated, Managing a remote team, Managing people, Dealing with imposter syndrome, Managing burnout, Working remotely, Working with designers, Improving design skills, Launching new products or features, Leveraging Product Analytics, Choosing metrics and team goals, Identifying problems vs solutions, Conducting good user research, Working cross-functionally, Running effective meetings, Building a design process, Working with product and engineering, Prototyping methods and tips, Presenting your work with impact, Onboarding new users, Creating a product vision.

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.

Andy Stonehouse

Photographer at Stonelock Photography

• Art Direction
• Branding & Identity
• Creative Direction
• Graphic Design

I've worked as a designer for 30+ years. Freelance, In-house, In-agency and running my own firm. Worked in both the charity & commercial worlds. I specialize in brand and print I'm not interested in fancy design awards - I'm all about creating work that works & delivers what my clients need.

Shpetim Ujkani

Staff User Experience Designer at Mandiant

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

Product Designer focused on UX/UI and Interaction Design. I've worked with large companies and small startups, helping to tackle complex issues through design thinking, thus producing results to meet business needs. I'm all about creating experiences people love!

Vilia Ingriany

Co-Founder, Product Strategy & Design at SixtyTwo

• Illustration
• Mobile Development
• User Experience
• User Interface

I'm a co-founder of a distributed team of product designers and strategists called sixtytwo.co.

Andrea Picchi

Head of Design at Kroo

• Design Leadership
• Design Management
• Design Strategy

I am a resolute problem-solver that, in the past years led, and motivated teams and personally contributing to the creation of experiences that touched millions of people worldwide.

Vladimir Stegantsov

Lead Product Designer at ARRIVAL

• Graphic Design
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• User Research

Product Designer at Revolut. Previously Yandex (Russian Google). Passionate about creative tools, innovative interfaces, information representation, sound design & XR

Matthew Grunwald

Product Consulting at Self-employed

• Design Management
• Information Architecture
• User Experience
• User Interface

I'm a design leader with 8+ years of experience ranging from enterprise to gamification. I solve business needs by applying design thinking and industry best practices. Im looking for an opportunity to give back to the design community through mentorship and to expand my horizons and knowledge!

Zulqarnain Ansari

Chief Design Officer at Experts Desk

• Design Leadership
• DesignOps
• Entrepreneurship
• Figma

Zulqarnain Ansari is a part of the foremost think tanks in design and user experience research. He is a pioneer in Pakistan User Experience and Design, having 21 years of experience setting up creative digital design businesses in global freelance marketplaces, Zulqarnain Ansari is CEO and founder of Pakistan's first UX Studio, Experts Desk. His creative, analytical, and business skills make him distinct in the global design community. Besides being a successful CEO, he is a life coach, techpreneur, mentor, and public speaker. His interests range from entrepreneurship to design. In past, he heads UX departments at Systems Ltd. and ROZEE.PK and some of the key accomplishments were TeamViewer, McDonalds, Zong, Freeman, Douney & Bourke, Mattress Firm, KUIU, Rebeccataylor, Sapphire, KHAADI and the list goes on. LUMS, NetSol, NSPIRE, HospitAll, Takhleek, GLUG, PopCornStudio, IDEOCON, British Council, DICE Pakistan, Startup Grind, and Payoneer are some of the platforms where he provided design thinking mentorship. His core expertise includes Stanford University D.School's and Google Sprint Design's Design thinking and digital transformation training and mentorships.

Uchechukwu Onyeka

Product Design Intern at Facebook

• Interaction Design
• Typography
• User Centered Design
• User Experience

If you're here, then you probably don't know me yet - I'm Uche; a User Experience Designer with a knack for making solutions "multilingual" and designing pleasurable products. Let me take you through a "quick" pitch of what I do and how I can help :)

Sameer Puri

Principal User Experience at Nagarro

• Design Thinking
• User Centered Design
• User Experience
• User Research

Certified User experience evangelist, design thinker & storyteller UX leader with a background in user research and has provided UX consultation to various companies across the globe. He has almost 2 decades of experience in consulting and design. He is a passionate designer, enjoys helping individuals & wants to give back to the community.

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.

Garrett Sheridan

Lecturer in UX Research & Design at Maynooth University

• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• User Experience

Garrett helps teams to achieve their objectives by facilitating Design Thinking and Human Centred Design processes with an emphasis on insight based concepting and validation through prototyping and testing with real customers and users. He is currently Principal UX & Product Designer at Marino Software. He is also a faculty member of Talent Garden’s Innovation School and lectures to Masters students (NUIM) on the topics of User Research and Design.