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Hemik Mehta
Regional Innovation & Start-up Coordinator at ujarat Technological University
- Branding & Identity
- Entrepreneurship
- Graphic Design
- Growth Marketing
MBA In Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, Involved with Startup Ecosystem for the last 5 years. Enabling Startups at Gujarat Technological University, a Government Enterprise promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the Gujarat state. Supporting Innovators with Government grants, Mentoring, IPs, Linking with government & private organizations, and sensitization through training & events. And I am also co-founder at Viral Brain Systems Pvt. Ltd Which we are work on AR/VR Technology.
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Aref Ahmadi Araghi
Product Designer at Happeo
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Instructional Design
- Product Design
Aref Araghi is a product designer & experience engineer I have 5 years of experience designing digital products. I have helped companies of all sizes create digital products and define their product strategies.
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Kaustav Roy
Design Consultant at https://fractal.ai/
- Product Design
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
I love to create innovative and real impactful solutions by designing better User Interfaces and creating great User Experiences. I also love to discuss about all things Design, which is why I am into Mentoring as well. ABOUT ME o 2+ years as a Product (UI/UX) Designer o Product Designer II @Eugenie.ai o My design for Eugenie.ai was featured on the platform of Google I/O 2024 o Love to discuss all things design o Design thinker o Building PepHub
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Annalisa Valente
Senior Product Designer at Elastic
- Design Thinking
- Lean Methodologies
- Product Design
- User Experience
I’m Annalisa and I’m a UX/Product Designer based in London. I'm passionate about solving problems in complex domains with the goal of designing systems to improve people's life. In my free time, I love to mentor designers to help them achieve their goals and unlock their potential.
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Juan Tejeda
Product Innovation Lead at McKinsey & Company
- Branding & Identity
- Creative Direction
- Product Design
- Typography
For the last 20 plus years, I've been a practitioner of Business Design, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Creative Direction, Venture building, and Innovation for large and medium-sized companies, honing critical experience working in a wide range of international markets.
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Raden Tonev
Product Designer at Freelance
- Product Design
- Product Development Process
- UI Development
I am a freelance product designer, based in sunny Barcelona. I have worked with clients across many industries and can help people navigate the freelance world. Anything from getting started, managing clients, and delivering projects. etc. Before switching to freelance, I used to work in large technology companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Autodesk. I can help people navigate the corporate design world and its many aspects. Finally, I used to be an engineer before switching to design, and I can help other people working in different roles and wonder how they can make the jump to design. I am passionate about guiding and mentoring people and would love to connect with people that want to learn and grow. I think I end up learning a lot as well in this process, as well as feel great about seeing people succeed.
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Ted Chen
UX Designer - Microsoft Mixed Reality at Microsoft
- Creative Direction
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
Designer at Microsoft
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Daeng M F
Senior UI/UX Designer at Desty Indonesia
- Graphic Design
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- User Experience
User experience designer with 8+ years of experience in digital product design and generally 12+ years in visual design and development. With industry exposure from eCommerce, Fintech, Retail, Publishing, Education, Multimedia, and Game Development. Seeking to expand expertise in a Design Operations, and Design Leadership/Management role. Passionate about People & Community Development, and Digital Literacy Empowerment. On a mission to leverage education and financial inclusion through technology empowerment.
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Satyajit Roy
Product Consultant at LECODE Games India Pvt Ltd
- Mobile Development
- User Experience
- User Interface
- User Research
I am a creative problem solver with 13+ years of hands-on experience working in multiple roles and domains. with 16+ yrs of with skill of With 16 years of experience in UX, UI, and usability, as well as 6+ years of experience in product management with a strong background in user research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, problem-solving, stakeholder management, design review, and feedback, and conduct design thinking workshops. I have developed my own Design Transformation framework to practice design thinking on an enterprise level. In my current role, I am responsible for designing product roadmaps, analyzing competitor products, developing product and design strategies, conducting market research, and prioritizing features.
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Phillip Gockel
Principal Interaction Designer at MURAL
- Design Critique
- Interaction Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
I'm a design leader with a deep understanding of the craft, a penchant for breaking down complex problems, and a knack for constructive design critique.
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Judy Reiter
UX Research & Strategy at Intechnic
- Interaction Design
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Research
User Experience professional with 20 years of experience in Research, UX Strategy, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design. Firm believer in evidence based design. Fascinated by what motivates and demotivates people. Mentor of rising stars.
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Rutuja Jog
Product Designer at SpotHero
- Design Process
- Design Thinking
- Interaction Design
- Service Design
I'm a product designer and a systemic thinker based in Toronto, Canada. My design philosophy is rooted in empathy and user empowerment. My expertise range from user research, Information Architecture, and interface design. I have a strong understanding of the design thinking methodology and I hold a masters degree in Interaction Design.
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Prashant Bhandare
UX Speacialist | HFI - CUA™ | PGP in UX from IITB at InfoCepts
- Career Advice
- Data Visualization
- User Experience
- User Research
A certified usability analyst by HFI (CUA-HFI) having 12+ years of experience in designing digital applications for mobiles, websites, and interfaces for products, solving complex user problems and turning them into simple solutions for users which are clean and minimal. A highly motivated, solution-oriented, focused on creating meaningful experiences through design by combining, UX thinking with design execution, to produce usable and intuitive user interfaces. Skilled in having hands-on experience in user research, wireframing, visual design, information architecture, low/ high fidelity designs and prototyping, usability testing, design strategy, design thinking, and customer experiences. Passionate about art, music, and travel with a knack for freehand sketching, typography, doodling, and illustrations Passion for Web & Mobile User Interface Design, ability to work well independently or in a team, willing to learn, flexible and reliable, excellent work ethic, excellent attention to detail, well-developed language and communication skills, dedication and enthusiasm for user interface design, web/mobile app design. Skills: ------ Adobe Creative Suite, Material Design Sketch, Figma, Wireframes, Mockups, Prototypes, InVision, UI/UX/Visual Design, StyleGuide Design, Material Design, Responsive Web/Mobile App Design for iOS / Android and Hybrid Application, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Cross-Platform/Browser Compatibility, Team Player, Skills in creating User-Centric Product B2B
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Tufik Zaria
Senior Product Designer at Kenz'up
- eCommerce
- Sketch
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
A multi-disciplinary Product Designer, creating digital products and experiences that users find delightful and usable. Creator of Holden Design Co. & Mysponsr: an events management platform aimed to help with the sponsorship process.
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Shiva Padival
Design Manager at Eli Lilly
- Adobe
- Branding & Identity
- Design Thinking
- Motion Design
I am a Creative Service Designer and Design Manager at Eli Lilly, a leading global pharmaceutical company, with over 15 years of experience in the design industry. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Applied Art and several certifications in design thinking, brand strategy, and UI/UX design. My mission is to create innovative and user-friendly solutions that address the needs, goals, and challenges of the end-users, using design thinking and research methods. I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects across various domains, such as healthcare, pharma, and media, winning awards and recognition for my work. I am proficient in various design tools, such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Photoshop, and have skills in video editing, motion graphics, data visualization, branding, and photography. I am passionate about learning new technologies and trends, and applying them to my work.
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Kat Ward
Senior Design Strategist at Substantial
- Consulting Advice
- Design Leadership
- Design Strategy
- Inclusive Design
I am a design strategist focused on developing equity centered design research methodologies and frameworks. I specialize in implementing and sharing these methods in the education and non-profit edtech space. Prior to my work in education I developed experience strategies for Future 500 companies in the financial services and tech world.
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Holly Reynolds
Lead Product Designer at Pendo.io
- Product Design
- User Experience
- Visual Design
- Web Design
Hello! I'm a naturally curious Senior Product Designer and UX Instructor with a deep passion for design thinking, problem solving and understanding my customers. I have over 12 years of experience designing UI and customer experiences for both marketing websites and web based applications. This process has often involved working with internal stakeholders to define and understand the problem and goals, talking with users (interviews, surveys), sketching, wireframing, and creating interactive prototypes, then pairing with engineers to refine the UI (or building out the front end myself using HTML/CSS/SASS/LESS).
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Junaid Ahmed
Product Marketing at LambdaTest
- Growth Marketing
- Marketing Design
- Product Management
My professional experience of over 8 years has been quite exciting & dynamic, I have got the opportunity to run the marketing activities of an India Based MNC & than managing the marketing & communication team of one of India’s most prestigious business group. Currently, I am working as a Marketing Communication specialist at one of the leading startup in cross browser testing space. An enthusiastic & result oriented professional with hands on experience of all marketing & communication wing. At LambdaTest I am handling all day to day marketing communication activities including customer communication, public relation activities, managing affiliate program, strategic partnerships, finding new business development avenues etc. With Shriram Automall I was working as Deputy Manager Marketing I am responsible for the overall communication of the company & manage a team of young & motivated professionals. Coming up with new & innovative communication ideas & implementing them successfully is one of the key accomplishments. As Sr. Exec Marketing with Stellar Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. I was responsible for carrying out the day to day marketing activities of the company smoothly that included the ATL, BTL & online marketing. As a member of a small team, the learning & implementation of new & innovative ideas attracted instant recognition. I am a Master’s Degree holder in Mass communication from Kurukshetra University. Skills – Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Content creating & Editing, Affiliate Marketing, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Management, Events, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Content Marketing & Blogging.
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Vikram DJ
Senior UX Design Architect at HCL Software
- Animation
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- User Experience
As a multi-disciplinary design leader with a proven experience in using human centric design, empathy and research to lead, fix and solve solutions. I am a constant learner to understand what is best for the user, the organization and the business.
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Harish Simha
UX Design Leadership at Google
- Product Design
- Sketch
- User Experience
- User Interface
Harish Simha is a design leader, speaker and startup mentor with a focus on solving big, hairy problems. He strongly believes that Design is a mindset which helps in challenging our perception of business reality from the shoes of an end-user. He often brings up that everyone around us is a designer if they are making decisions which are impacting customer lives. His mantra has been to internalize care and compassion in every decision towards the people his teams are building products for. Being a system’s thinker, he is experienced in building logically designed complex systems ranging from SAAS, B2B, B2C & E-commerce products. He is experienced in designing and iterating innovative user interfaces through A/B testing frameworks, which resulted in improved user productivity and experience for millions of customers. Specialized in building Android and IOS mobile apps for enterprise products. His main strength is facilitating collaborative design thinking along with product management and engineering using disrupt sessions and design sprints. He is relentless to always push out of comfort zone so that he can build a design organization which can enable teams to solve some toughest problems in a constructive environment.
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Julie Tait
Product Design Lead, Canvas Design SystemProduct Design Lead, Canvas Design System at Scotiabank
- Design Systems
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Research
My name is Julie Tait and I'm the Sr. Director, Product Owner for the Global Design System at Manulife. My first priority is ensuring all digital public and secure web and mobile products adhere to an elevated quality of design outlined in the Global Design System and ensure a coherent experience for our customers. My work on user experience helps organizations translate their aspirations and the needs of their customers, and consumers into highly usable, compelling digital products – from websites to mobile apps. I have an eye for creativity and pixel perfection; with diverse knowledge in investigating user goals and workflows through usability testing and user research processes. I employ different use cases, surveys, heuristic evaluations, workshops, and contextual inquiry. My past experiences as Design System Lead at Scotiabank, and as a lead designer at a Toronto Digital Marketing agency gave me a strong foundation to set myself apart from others. I created strategic & operational plans; set key performance indicators (KPIs); evaluated competitors/risk, and conducted user research to formulate UX plans. Previously, in 2009, I obtained a Honors in Design Degree from York University and Sheridan College program for Design, graduating on the Dean's Honor roll.
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Jason Miller
Creative Director at jpatrick design
- Art Direction
- Branding & Identity
- Creative Direction
- Design Leadership
25+ years as an advertising and marketing communications pro, my expertise is in design. But I'm more than just a designer. I'm a strategist, solutionist, therapist, tinkerer, coach, peacekeeper, and occasional wise guy; wildly creative with refined sensibilities; broadly talented with a slender ego; genuinely committed to producing great work; remarkably collaborative yet pleasantly competitive. I thrive under pressure and presses for excellence with integrity, dependability and an unstoppable sense of humor.
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Hana Kim
Co-Founder at B.Bridge
- Development
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- Product Management
Specialties: User Interaction Design; Front-End Development; Product Management; Product Visioning and Prototyping.
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Karl Randay
Design Mentor at Designed.org
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Typography
- User Experience
I’m a Product Designer & Human Centred Design advocate, currently disguised as Head of Design for Customer Experience Studio 383. With a broad client experience ranging from fashion and global leisure brands to private healthcare and the energy sector, along with over 20 years of experience and a deep understanding of designing for human behavior, I’ve become fairly passionate about crafting authentic experiences, services, and products that make a genuine difference for real people. I'm highly driven and work in a field that I am extremely passionate about, where I strive to understand my clients' business thoroughly so that I can help them communicate using technology as an aid. I understand how to make the best use of technology when approaching design solutions, applying fundamental design principles to everything to ensure a high quality of output and ultimately a greater benefit to the client. I also know when to step away from technology and focus on the human experience.
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Ayushmaan Sinha
Creator at Canva
- Branding & Identity
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Visual Design
I am a visual designer, who's a working experience of 3 years now. I have worked with many clients, and under many deadlines(might've missed several of them) to deliver projects almost on time. I have been a mentor to 18 design students and have a variety of experience in coaching and guiding them.
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