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    Jayajāta Kirk

    User Experience Designer at John Lewis & Partners

    • Design Leadership
    • Design Management
    • Design Process
    • Design Strategy

    Hello, I’m Jayajāta (pron. Jai-ya-jar-ta). I’m a Product Design Manager with over 15 years of experience. I bring teams together around shared goals, facilitating the creativity and alignment needed to deliver high-impact, user-centred outcomes.

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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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    Jamie Leo

    Creative Director at Engin sciences inc

    • Branding & Identity
    • Content Design
    • Creative Direction
    • Design Systems

    As a creative generalist, i have led intermedia teams teams at corporate agencies of record, boutique design studios, company in-house teams, foundations, and my own practice.

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    Rushab Shah

    Associate Director at MediaMint

    • Career Advice
    • Design Leadership
    • Design Management
    • DesignOps

    I am a Design Manager and am surrounded by talented minds. Over my 16 years of experience in the design industry, I have played a pivotal role in setting up teams for success. I find inspiration in all the creative things life has to offer. I believe I can help aspiring leaders create a positive culture in the team by balancing business needs and meeting individual goals.

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    Mohammad Ghasemi

    Senior Product Manager at Snapproom

    • Design Strategy
    • Design Thinking
    • Product Design
    • Product Management

    I’m Mohammad, a Product Manager with +6 years of experience designing and building products and growing businesses at start-ups and tech giants. I love bringing new ideas to life and shipping cutting-edge, valuable, and innovative products from ideas to market success. As a former Engineer and Tech Entrepreneur, my approach to product management is driven by data, design thinking, alignment with the firm’s strategic vision, and a solid understanding of technology.

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    Jonathan Steingiesser

    Head of Product Design at Omnipresent

    • Career Advice
    • Design Leadership
    • Design Strategy
    • Service Design

    As the Head of Product Design at Omnipresent, I divide my time between leading the design team, design strategy, customer research & service design improvements. I have advised startups in the US, Australia & UAE and founded meetups in the hope of sharing design practice globally.

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    Pallavi Rani

    Assistant Professor at NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MUMBAI

    • Design Process
    • Ethnography
    • Inclusive Design
    • User Centered Design

    Pallavi Rani is working as an Assistant Professor at NIFT Mumbai. Her interest area is Visual Communication Design, Design Research, Ethnography, User Centric Design, Art Design and Aesthetic etc.

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    Manas Mradul

    Product Designer 2 at PG Paper UK

    • Design Thinking
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Illustration
    • User Centered Design

    A Self-driven Product Designer currently working at PG Paper, UK. Interested in understanding people at the grass-root level and finding ways to enhance their lives in small, subtle ways. A keen interest and experience in Design Thinking, Ideation, Human Psychology, Research & Product Development. I believe in making the Interaction of User and Product; Intuitive, Fun & Seamless.

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    Rahul Rabha

    Digital Product Associate at JP Morgan Chase & Co

    • Design Systems
    • Figma
    • Portfolio Review
    • User Experience

    Hi, 👋 I’m Rahul, a User Experience Designer, with 6+ years of experience in designing digital applications for mobile and web. Throughout the span of my career, I have been involved in end-end project management and delivery for various clients such as Spirit Aero, Vanguard, and VMware. I have overseen the design of large-scale and world-class products, working cross functionally with key teams. I frequently mentor junior designers and run company-wide workshops, research initiatives, and sprints that deliver results. In addition, I also focus on accessibility and conduct UX workshops to teach the basics of design principles to developers and other stakeholders. I love travelling and taking pictures. I don't like to write blogs/ articles rather try to tell stories through photographs. I believe i am natural problem solver with a knack for finding new approaches to old problems and am always keen to work on fresh and innovative ideas. I help designers with: - UX Mentoring - Portfolio Review - Career Services

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    Jan Zheng

    Bioinformatics Engineer at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research

    • Design Systems
    • Information Architecture
    • Mobile Development
    • User Experience

    I’m Jan, a product designer who combines code, user research, and lean startup methods to tackle complex issues and difficult projects. I have experience with information architecture, data-heavy UX design, and front-end development. I prefer to use Vue or Svelte on top of Express/Fauna on Vercel. My goal is to work with a team to create engaging interactive experiences, either virtual, augmented, or location-based spaces. Since I have experience in both development and user experience/interaction design, I am willing to work both in development teams as well as information architecture and user interaction/experience research and design teams. Specialties: human-computer interaction, interaction design, user experience design, software development

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    J F Grossen

    Founder, Head of Emerging Digital Experiences at Journey

    • Art Direction
    • Graphic Design
    • Typography
    • User Experience

    I'm a seasoned creative leader in design with deep experience in digital product development. I’ve led creative teams in both global design consultancies and in-house in the US, UK and European markets. I’ve driven new business, developed partnerships and inspired cross-functional teams to deliver on creative solutions for large-scale projects in consumer and B2B software, spaces and services. I've launched products in the market for top brands - GE, AT&T, Shell, IKEA, VW and dozens of others across industries. Most recently I’ve worked as VP of Design at HERE Technologies in Berlin and Global Executive Creative Director on the IKEA account for frog design. For the past 20+ years, I’ve been a hands-on contributor to the vision, delivery and launch of products and services in mobility, finance, energy, commerce and healthcare. I've taken pride in building the teams, tools and workflows to enable designers, developers and data scientists to create great experiences. I have a strong interest in technologies which enhance the everyday for the built environment focusing on ways of working, learning and retailing experiences. I’m passionate about creating the relationships which inspire and grow individuals into leaders and ideas into reality.

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    Harekrushna Panda

    Senior Consultant at Capgemini

    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience
    • User Research

    Over 11+ years of experience in User-Centered Design, UX, Information Architect, and Usability research. I have worked in multiple domains across Information Technology, Healthcare (EMR), Media, Supply chain management (SCM), and Industrial Development. I have taken HFI, Design incubator training.

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    João Ramos

    Senior Product Designer at Zalando SE

    • Design Leadership
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    I’m a designer who drives collaboration and alignment in teams, using facilitation and systems thinking. As a product designer with over a decade of experience, I’m now at my best enabling and coaching others. Senior Product Designer with over a decade of hands-on experience in full-stack design for the web. I'm a design generalist who uses sense-making, empathy, and design methods to drive quality, collaboration, and alignment. Seasoned in end-to-end product design, with a knack for participatory design. Comfortable in either side of the double diamond, in any blend of agile. I'm at my best facilitating ideation workshops and co-design sessions. Currently co-leading the design system and the authoring experience design at Contentful. Colourblind, but versed in visual design nonetheless. Recognised by coworkers as "vigorously charming and witty" and "excels at drawing gonads in post-its."

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    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.

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    George D'Cruz

    Senior UX Designer at Contentstack

    • Design Management
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    A Digital Product Designer with extensive experience working with clients across the globe. I'm currently helping startups realise their business ideas and youngsters understand the value of design. With an educational background in Computer Engineering, Business Administration & Design, and the industry experience working along with companies of various sizes, I've cultivated a unique set of skills which allows me to transform user needs and business requirements into invaluable products.

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    Mohsen Hosseinian

    Product UX Designer at GrubTech

    • Data Visualization
    • Design Systems
    • Figma
    • Product Design

    Hey 👋 I'm Mohsen. A Human-centered, Data-driven Designer with a decade of experience. I create intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and accessible interfaces by solving complex system-level UX problems.

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    Sanmid Anavkar

    Senior Product Designer at Citrix

    • Design Critique
    • Design Strategy
    • Enterprise Design
    • Product Design

    My name is Sanmid Anavkar and I have joined as a Senior Product Designer for the Citrix BU. I am excited to use my skills and experience at Designed. I am highly collaborative and eager to learn about people and their experiences.

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    Faizan Sayani

    Senior UX Designer at Expedite Studio

    • Design Process
    • Design Thinking
    • Figma
    • User Centered Design

    Ideate, Create & Go Live ✅ A Senior UX Designer specializing in Visual Design. Simplicity is my game and I love creating simple but amazing experiences that are captivating, convenient, and practical. I tackle complex tasks and transform them into intuitive, accessible, and easy-to-use designs. In collaboration with other designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers during the design process, I strive to craft a more helpful, robust, and all-around pleasant experience for users.

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    Adonis Tuman

    Lead Designer at Toyota

    • Figma
    • User Experience
    • User Interface
    • Web Design

    4+ years experience within visual design. This involves things such as but not limited to logo design, business branding, business rebranding and print design. Specific focus is within user interface/experience design. This involves website development and app development. A Cognitive Science graduate from UC Davis with a futurist mindset and passion for humanizing technology.

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    Sony Wirawan

    Digital Product Design Lead at Ewide Indonesia

    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface
    • User Research

    An expert in digital transformation who specialized in digital product design. I am chasing my big dream to educate people about design and technology, and make a big impact on the world through design and technology in the domains of medical and clean energy. I spend my spare time on hobbies, such as brewing coffee, hand drawing, and sometimes playing a city builder game. As a soccer addict, I love to watch and discuss about football. My favorite football team is Liverpool FC.

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    Nirav Suthar

    Product Designer at CloudSpot

    • Illustration
    • Product Design
    • User Interface
    • Web Design

    Nirav has more than 9 years of experience in digital Product Design. He has helped their clients to solve complex design issues of products. One of their clients got $8m funding after redesigning their app product. Currently, he is helping clients in the Web app, website and native mobile apps design from scratch. He has worked on several pitch decks design for celebs like NFL, Kim Kardashian, Zoe Saldana, Baidu, Youku, Ian Somerhalder.

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    Enosh Wilson

    Global Design & Marketing Director at SlamDunk®

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

    Designer by heart, marketeer by soul and entrepreneur by choice. I am the Founder and Global Design & Marketing Director of SlamDunk, an agency focused on transformative Brand Identity, Strategy, Creative Consultation and digital experiences. With over 23 years of experience, I’m dedicated to elevating brand experiences that resonate deeply and drive impact across diverse industries. Before launching SlamDunk, I spent over a decade mastering design principles and strategy exploring the power of branding in a large company ranked 86th on the 2024 Fortune Global 500 list. This journey has taken me from hands-on creative work to leading teams in crafting solutions that connect, inspire, and add value on a global scale. What drives my passion: Building SlamDunk into a global brand synonymous with creativity and innovation. Guiding businesses and startups to harness the power of design to fuel growth. Mentoring designers to embrace strategic, impactful work. Continually pushing the boundaries of design through a blend of art, technology, and strategic insight. Approaching each day as a learner—expanding my skills, knowledge, and creativity to keep pace with the evolving design landscape. I believe in the power of thoughtful design and the role it plays in shaping successful brands. If you share this vision, let’s connect. Areas of Interest: Brand Design, Art Direction, Experiential Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Design Leadership, Design Technology

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    Katarina Loughlin

    Strategic Advisor to the Head of International at Audible

    • Career Advice
    • Interaction Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Hi, I'm Katarina and I'm a ux designer with 10 years worth of experience with a MBA. I've spent time at agencies, where I learned the importance of storytelling, but most of my experience has been in big corp. I'm currently a designer at Audible (Amazon) where I've been for the past 5 years. Hi. I’m a BFA (Rochester Institute of Technology) turned MBA (Boston College). I believe creating a real impact for people requires a deep understanding of the problems, intentional solutions rooted in research, and a vision for the greater good.

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    Alma Hoffmann

    Associate Professor at University of South Alabama

    • Calligraphy
    • Design Process
    • Design Thinking
    • Typography

    I am a designer, design educator, letterer, calligrapher, writer, and editor and I absolutely love typography. My favorite part of the design process is the research and sketching. Which is why I wrote the book, Sketching as Design Thinking. I am happy to connect!

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    Arjun S

    UX Lead at redBus

    • Branding & Identity
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Self-taught. 9 Years of experience in digital design. User interface design & Experience Designer, Startup Design Mentor 10 years of experience in digital design. User interface design & User Experience Design.