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    Adil Shaik

    Product Designer at Flexiple

    • Accessibility
    • Design Systems
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • User Experience

    Hey, I'm an engineer with a keen eye for well designed products. Reach out to get your basics right when starting out in design and to learn how to navigate and find your niche :)

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    Archana Prasad

    Independent at Consultant

    • Creative Direction
    • Design Leadership
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Painting + Art

    Design. Research. Cultural entrepreneur. Artist. Archana Prasad, is an artist from Bangalore, India. Her work is a particular conjunction of visual art, technology and urban community art, steeped in design and research methodologies. As Founder & Director of Jaaga.in, Archana has a unique artist-activist role.

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    Shriram Venkatraman

    Group Manager at Mphasis Corporation

    • Design Systems
    • Interaction Design
    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience

    With over a decade at Mphasis, my tenure as Head of Design has been marked by a relentless pursuit of innovative user experience strategies. Our team's commitment to usability design and web applications has elevated Mphasis's offerings, matching the company's mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions. A certified usability analyst, I bring a unique blend of skills acquired through roles at Polaris Software Lab and Mahindra Satyam, underpinning my expertise in user research. At Mphasis, we're not just creating interfaces; we're crafting experiences that resonate with users globally, thanks to a deep understanding of cultural nuances and ever-evolving user demands.

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    Adebowale Adewale

    UX Academy Mentor at Designlab

    • Adobe
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    I am a senior digital product/ux designer with more than seven years of experience in brand, web, mobile, and digital products. I participate in and lead all project areas, from primary and secondary research through ideation, design, prototyping, implementation, and commercialization. My mission is to solve challenging problems in a way that has a positive impact on consumers and businesses. My specialities: User Interface & User Experience Design, Prototyping and Testing, Front-end Development, Hiring, Design System & Operations, and Project Management. My Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Webflow, Google Workspace, Notion, HTML, CSS, Full Story, Amplitude, JavaScript, and open to many more.

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    Ben Cannon

    Design Director at Accenture Federal Services

    • Design Leadership
    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience
    • User Research

    I am a seasoned Design Director with over 15 years of experience leading user experience design teams and shaping design practices. in my current role at a Fortune 500 design and technology consultancy, I oversee a team of over 160 design specialists and focus on human-centered design, delivering impactful web and mobile experiences for clients such as Fidelity Investments, MasterCard, and the Federal government. My prior roles include User Experience Director at mobile app design agency and Creative Director at global digital transformation consulting company, where I managed large design teams and established creative direction for web and mobile solutions for global brands like Nissan, Canon, and Adidas. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio and certifications in SAFe Agile Product Management and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

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    Bilal Mohammad

    Sr. Design Lead, Amazon Freevee at Amazon

    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Prototyping, Sketch, Customer Stories, Working with Product Managers, Design Sprints, Jobs-to-be-done Framework for Design

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    Taimur Israr

    Creative Technical Lead at DIJINATION LLC

    • Branding & Identity
    • Career Advice
    • Design Critique
    • Interaction Design

    I am a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer with a passion for solving complex design problems. With 3 years of professional experience in the field, I have honed my skills in branding, interaction design, prototyping, user research, and product designing. My design philosophy is rooted in user-centered design, and I believe that great design should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also functional and intuitive. I am always seeking to learn and grow in my field, and I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with aspiring designers. As a mentor, I believe in a hands-on approach that involves active collaboration with my mentees. I strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where mentees can feel comfortable asking questions, sharing their ideas, and experimenting with new techniques. My approach is tailored to each mentee's individual needs and goals, and I aim to provide constructive feedback and guidance to help them reach their full potential. Whether it's providing design critiques, sharing industry insights, or offering career advice, I am committed to helping my mentees succeed in their design careers.

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    Behnaz HEIDARI

    Product Designer at Startup

    • Career Advice
    • Consulting Advice
    • Design Thinking
    • Learning Design

    I'm a product designer based in Paris, With a background in Literature, psychology & Arts.

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    Seun Alakanse

    Senior Product Designer at SeamlessHR

    • Enterprise Design
    • Figma
    • Product Design
    • User Experience

    I am a Senior UX Designer at SeamlessHR, where I lead the design and user experience for major products. I have developed a deep expertise in usability testing, wireframing, and interaction design. Previously, I was a Senior UX Designer at Sportas. In this role, I focused on improving user experience effectiveness and developing intuitive prototypes.

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    Anneliene Hay

    Digital Designer at MO Agency

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • Visual Design

    My name is Anneliene Hay, but most people just call me Anne. I graduated from the Tshwane University of Technology in 2015 and hold a BTech degree in graphic design. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a creative. I’m at my happiest with a pencil, camera or stylus in my hand. Since 2015, I’ve worked as a graphic designer for a couple of agencies around Pretoria and Johannesburg. My responsibilities in these roles included designing for both screen and print. I’ve designed product packaging, websites and everything in between. Lately, however, I’ve been itching to expand my horizons a bit and I’ve got my sights set on UX design! I’m excited at the prospect of exploring skills surrounding user research, testing and design iteration that I can glean from a career in UX design. With any luck, this should also aid greatly in making myself a better UI designer in the process! Check out my portfolio on https://www.anneforshort.xyz/Hi! My name is Anneliene Hay, but most people just call me Anne. I graduated from the Tshwane University of Technology in 2015 and hold a BTech degree in graphic design. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a creative. I’m at my happiest with a pencil, camera or stylus in my hand. Since 2015, I’ve worked as a graphic designer for a couple of agencies around Pretoria and Johannesburg. My responsibilities in these roles included designing for both screen and print. I’ve designed product packaging, websites and everything in between. Lately, however, I’ve been itching to expand my horizons a bit and I’ve got my sights set on UX design! I’m excited at the prospect of exploring skills surrounding user research, testing and design iteration that I can glean from a career in UX design. With any luck, this should also aid greatly in making myself a better UI designer in the process! Check out my portfolio on https://www.anneforshort.xyz/

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    Nishant Bali

    Senior User Experience Design Specialist at SAP Labs India

    • Accessibility
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    With a keen interest in human psychology and user-centered design, I found my passion in creating meaningful and intuitive experiences through design. Having worked with companies like TCS, Accenture, Oracle & top-notch clients like Google, T-Mobile, CVS Health, Deutsche Telekom & Visa, I specialize in taking an idea from concept to wireframes to a functional prototype. As a UX Designer, I enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders like Product Managers, Product Owners & Development teams. I have worked in the fields of E-Commerce, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, and Banking. I strongly believe in adapting and constantly learning to evolve and this is visible in the activities I have performed throughout my career.

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    Zach Krasner

    Design Lead at Cozy Finance

    • Art Direction
    • Creative Direction
    • Product Design
    • User Experience

    When I was little I wanted to be an inventor. While I pictured something closer to an underground, high-tech, buzzing laboratory, clients have trusted me to reinvent their businesses through design. The combination of art, engineering, and a strategic business background merge together as a proven record of holistic product design. design.zachkrasner.com

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    Sarah Merlin

    Associate Director, Product Design at Curology

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

    Visionary design + product leader with a proven ability to excel by working cross-functionally in product-focused organizations. A knack for relationship building and problem-solving challenging situations. Demonstrated ability to build teams and mature UX + Product practices within organizations, all while coaching and mentoring others. Passionate about working at the intersection of technology and design for disruption.

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    Shreya Agrawal

    Product Designer at Meesho

    • Adobe
    • User Experience
    • Visual Design

    I am an architect turned designer with a curious mind. Being a strong advocate of "user first" design approach, I believe in using research and design to understand user's mind and find the “right” problem in order to create meaningful design solutions. Currently I work as a Product Designer at Meesho, building for the next billion users of Bharat. Previously, I have worked for Nova (Previously called Directi) for a corporate messaging app - Flock and an email app - Titan and did my internship from Microsoft. I have persued my M.Design from IIT Kanpur. I have three years of work experience in the industry would love to give back to the design community in whichever way possible. I love talking about UX methods and processes.

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    Catherine Achieng

    Founder & Senior UX Designer at Dezignovate

    • Human Computer Interaction
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Hi, I'm Cat Achieng, A UX Designer specialising in Digital Product Design, Web Design, and User Interface/Experience Design. Previously, I was freelancing full–time as a Web Designer / Developer for 8+ years, creating websites that are simple, beautiful, and easy to use. I am happiest when working on a UX role, where I can focus on creative, user-centered projects that solve problems and create user experiences that are inclusive, well-informed, and cohesive. I am currently working full-time designing experiences at a finance organisation and I would be happy to help you with your career journey. As your mentor, I can help you to: - Build a captivating UX portfolio with case studies that will get you hired - Creating your own design brand – LinkedIn, resume, cover letter ETC - Work on your UX interview skills - Build confidence in your storytelling and presentations - Devise a structured UX education plan - Prepare for an upcoming interview I believe in continuous career skills advancement and I am a big advocate for sharing knowledge and uplifting others. Let's connect -> LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catachieng/

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    Anusha Malla

    Graduate Ambassador at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

    • Figma
    • Graphic Design
    • Interaction Design
    • Mobile Development

    I'm Anusha Malla, Experience Designer with a diverse background both as a developer and a designer. I worked with Digital Transformation Projects, E-commerce and CRM Applications. I believe that amazing products are designed at the intersection of consumer science, innovation and Technology. If you're a curious explorer too, Join me on my new project 100daysofdesign. It's a way for me to traverse different dimensions and aspects of design and its evolution through time and how ethical design can aid in constructive behaviour change.

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    Marcello Povoa

    Professor at PUC-Rio

    • Career Advice
    • Creative Direction
    • Design Process
    • Human Computer Interaction

    I can help others as a mentor in Digital Product Design, a field in which I have successfully worked for over 20 years. I have led the strategy, design, and development of digital products used by millions of people across industries including media, telecom, retail, technology, healthcare, and education. I also bring many years of general management experience, including recruiting and building multidisciplinary teams, managing people, and overseeing financial operations. Selected Experience CEO & Founder, MPP Interativa — an innovative digital product agency with offices in São Paulo and Rio, focused on strategy, UX design, and software development for large-scale, complex digital transformation initiatives for leading corporations in their sectors. Clients: Claro, Ipiranga, Globo, Renner, Bradesco, Coca-Cola, SKY, Oi Telecom, and others. Board Member of Gênesis, a startup ecosystem. Board Advisor to startups. Professor & Academic Coordinator at IAG Business School, PUC-Rio. Director at Globo.com, the digital company of Globo Group — the largest media conglomerate in Latin America. I was hired to structure and launch Globo.com, from its inception through its emergence as a leader in the Brazilian digital market. Director at IconMediaLab (New York). During my tenure, the company was named one of the three best digital agencies in the world by Advertising Age.

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    Matt Arthur

    Lead Product Designer at Gr4vy

    • Animation
    • Design Systems
    • Development
    • Product Design

    Thanks for dropping by. My names Matt and I'm a Lead Product Designer based in Vancouver with over 13 years of experience. My first career in technology and app development sparked my interest in the creative arts, leading me to pivot toward product and UX. But this choice was anything but clear sailing. I struggled, hustled and worked my socks off to get a foot hold and find my path. A journey that has moulded my skills, empathy, understanding and resilience; traits and experience I want to share with others to hopefully help and build. I have a strong understanding of agile design processes, in-depth and innovative research methods, prototyping and building design systems. My years in visual brand design are supported by my animation proficiency and storytelling, making me a well-rounded, versatile Product Designer. I code. I film. I manage. I adapt. I try to be the best version of myself, always expanding my knowledge and skill set. In my downtime, you can find me capturing the great pnw, work with some great clients on feature films, Rogers TV, TIFF, or VIFF. I have a love for anything adventurous or activities most would consider "extreme". Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I look forward to meeting you!

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    Kayode Ariyibi

    Product Designer at Helium Health

    • Adobe
    • Information Architecture
    • Product Design
    • User Interface

    Experienced Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and tech industry. Skilled in User Interface Design, Brand Development, and Crafting memorable mobile experience for digital products. Strong arts and design professional.

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    Kate Shepherd

    Executive Strategy Director and Co-Founder at The FutureCollective

    • Branding & Identity
    • Creative Direction
    • Design Strategy
    • Design Thinking

    I‘m the co-founder of a global creative consultancy with a simple agenda - to design for better. We specalise in brand identity and experience design and future forecasting. Our collective is made up of world-class creatives who are at the top of their game, having honed their skills at the best design and advertising agencies in the world. We bring true agility to a creative and strategic brief, handpicking the very best talent and tailoring our services to your specific needs and brief. Our virtual model keeps overheads super low, so when you commission the Future Collective you’re paying for our expertise and creative talent, and nothing more. Before co-founding The Future Collective, I worked as Strategic Director for over 20 years, translating consumer insights and design trends into a creative strategy that truly resonates. Over the years I‘ve worked across every continent and all market sectors - from food to fashion and mass to premium - collaborating with some of the most renowned and progressive brands in the world. My most recent projects have been with Rolls-Royce, adidas, Boots, Jaguar Land Rover, and Vodafone. I‘ve also collaborated with several design industry associations and trend forecasting companies, including the Design Council, WGSN, and Stylus. I regularly speak at conferences, events, and private institutions including Google, The Future Laboratory, Retail Design Expo, Interiors UK, and Clerkenwell Design Week.

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    Lakshman Sharma

    Experience Designer II at frog Design

    • Design Systems
    • Figma
    • Interaction Design
    • Portfolio Review

    My design journey started from an integrative field of study that combined engineering and design perspectives, and enabled me to bring my ideas to reality. I have a keen interest in how psychology and innovation meet and associate together to shape a strong experience. As an Experience Designer II at frog, I work with a multidisciplinary team to create innovative and user-centric solutions for clients across various domains and industries. I apply my skills in design research, interaction design, visual design, and dev handoff to deliver high-quality and engaging products and services. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for design that helps students launch their careers in design. I provide guidance and instruction on various design topics like design system, interaction design, visual design, design research, or could even be getting started with design. I also love to conduct personalised 1:1 sessions, and offer portfolio reviews to support their individual growth.

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    Ben Patriquin

    Senior VP, Creative Director at Canale Communications

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

    I oversee the growing creative department at CanaleComm, providing strategic and tactical direction to visual communications projects of all shapes and sizes.

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    Somesh Patil

    User Experience Designer at Moonraft Innovation Labs

    • Portfolio Review
    • User Experience
    • User Interface
    • User Research

    I live in Mumbai, currently a User Experience Designer at Jio. I'm fortunate to work with a global team of super-awesome designers and tech guys spread across different locations. Throughout my career of 6+ years in design, I've worked on Product Design user experience to CX & Branding design and I've worked in diverse verticals like Finance, Retail, and Banking. My current role revolves around internal product collaborating with techno-creative teams across geographies, improvising internal processes and methodologies like agile & iterative design processes, feedback, collaboration, and guiding the global design team. I've done my Master of Design From the MIT Institute of Design. Apart from being passionate about design, I immerse myself in playing guitar, Singing, and Reading. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/SUOD94DbFH4

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    Fernanda Vogt

    UX & Research Manager at Galena

    • Design Thinking
    • Service Design
    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience

    Hi! My name is Fernanda :) I have a degree in Design, with a MA in Design Management, having dedicated the last 9 years to service and experience Design, research, and education. Specialist in Design thinking and user-centric solutions, I have worked with a variety of clients such as Instagram, Facebook, Google, Banco Bradesco, BTG+, OdontoPrev, among others, always focusing my work on designing the best experience for users, whether in the construction of their journeys, usability tests, personas or co-creation processes. Currently, I am employed as a UX Researcher at Modus Create, an American consultancy that specializes in digital transformation.