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    Nikola Đorđević Togoev

    Senior Product Designer at Choco Communications

    • Design Critique
    • Portfolio Review
    • Product Design
    • User Experience

    Hi, I'm Nikola Togoev, a Lead Product Designer at Choco in Berlin. I have a background in visual arts and have worked as a UI/UX designer for several years. I'm also passionate about theory, sci-fi, and technology, which shaped my design processes, aesthetics and thinking.

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    Hozefa Ayyajiwala

    Director - Design & ResearchDirector - Design & Research at upGrad

    • Design Management
    • Product Design
    • Product Development Process
    • Team Building

    With a total of 18+ years of experience and 13+ years in leading phenomenal design teams, across user experiences from Food, Fashion, Finance and now Education I design, prototype, test and iterate individually and collectively. Built teams, org structure and systems in upGrad, Limeroad, Tinyowl and HDFC Life My core ability is to hire and retain A+ design talents with very low attrition. Creating the right environments and building a muscle for constant measurement, jamming with teams and users for solutions. Helping stretch their capability whilst maintaining the reverence for process and user focus.

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    Sebastien Bonneval

    Product Designer at L'Oréal

    • Art Direction
    • Design Thinking
    • Interaction Design
    • Product Design

    Hi 👋 I'm a Senior Product Designer with 10+ years of experience designing complex digital products across enterprise software, financial services, scientific platforms, entertainment, and large-scale consumer experiences. I specialize in turning complex workflows, data-rich systems, and emerging technologies into clear, usable products that help people understand, decide, and act. My experience spans AI-powered products, predictive experiences, enterprise SaaS, financial products, decision-support tools, and design systems, from early product discovery through prototyping, validation, and production. I work closely with product, engineering, data, and domain experts to connect user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. My approach combines product discovery, user research, interaction design, prototyping, facilitation, and scalable design systems. Before moving into product design, I worked in digital agencies across UX, interaction design, and art direction for global brands. That background shaped my attention to visual craft, storytelling, and the details that make an experience feel effortless.

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    Manish Kumar Bishnoi

    Lead Product Designer at HCL Software

    • Accessibility
    • Career Advice
    • Design Management
    • Design Process

    I'm a Product Experience Designer working into the domain with more than 12+yrs of experience. An active moderator and mentor for few other communities. Looking forward to collaborate more and learn through.

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    Arash Ranjbaran Qadikolaei

    Senior Product Designer at Recyclonic

    • Design Thinking
    • Product Design
    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience

    With more than 10 years of experience in product design, web development, and user research, I have honed my skills to create digital experiences that are not only accessible and engaging, but also solve real problems for real people. My passion for mentoring aspiring designers and established ones alike is evident in my work at adplist.org, where I help them grow in their careers, improve their processes and skills, and transition into leadership roles. My design practice is anchored in design thinking, user research, and experience strategy, with a strong emphasis on human-centered design. I have designed features for Recyclonic, a blockchain-environmental startup that champions responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste, and for Grab, Southeast Asia's top super-app that offers a variety of services. My expertise in Figma, creative ideation, and design systems is backed by multiple UX Design certifications from LinkedIn. Collaborating with innovative teams, businesses, and organizations that share the same goal of making the world a better place is always something I look forward to.

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    Vanessa Espinola

    Founder-E commerce at UmPraSeis

    • Adobe
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Product Design

    Hello, I'm Vanessa Espinola and I have experience in managing and organizing events in a non-profit association. I have 4 years of experience in university teaching in design. And I am an activist in projects and actions in the city that include children and dialogue with social dynamics. Designer and Researcher with experience in co-creation and participatory processes with children, workshops with children, with experience in non-profit organizations and events planning. Hold MSc in Communication and Semiotics. Passionate about cities and education.

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    Denis Loboda

    Senior Designer at DeepVision

    • Branding & Identity
    • Graphic Design
    • Marketing Design
    • Print Design

    Award-winning art director and designer with over 20 years of experience in design, marketing, and technology. Possesses strong UX/UI and startup experience. Creates brands and original print media, develops websites, and optimizes digital experiences. Unique experience with cross-cultural and multinational design aesthetics fostering the creation of products that appeal to people across the globe.

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    Ira Mendelson

    Product Designer at planckdata.com

    • Design Systems
    • Figma
    • Interaction Design
    • Product Design

    I'm sole Product Designer with 4+ years of experience, working at Israeli start up that creates AI solutions for insurance market. I am self-educated, so I can help with tips for junior designers: - where to start from, when building Design career - which skills to master first and which in second place, what to practice - share books, courses and resources I found the most helpful and more. I can also provide insights into what it's like to work in a startup, including: - share my experience of being sole designer, - how to communicate with different departments - how to talk to stakeholders - how to build and maintain design system - how to deliver assets to the dev team, and more I have also experience in freelance, so I can answer questions about that a well. And of course I can just review your portfolio and give my feedback on it. So let's catch up and start shaping your design career:)

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    Katy Nastas

    Senior UX Designer at Banca Transilvania

    • Career Advice
    • Portfolio Review
    • Product Design
    • User Centered Design

    I am a Senior UX Designer working for the biggest Bank from Romania. I have experience in Product Design, UI an UX, worked on numerous projects in different domains (Health app, Electronics app, E-commerce shops, banking). I can offer support in those areas and everything related.

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    Mohammad Yusuf

    Senior UX/UI Designer at Abu Dhabi TAMM

    • Design Thinking
    • eCommerce
    • Product Design
    • Web Design

    I am an MA graduate from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, United Kingdom. A passionate and successful leader in Product Design with high proficiencies in visual design, UX design, UX research, user-centered design principles, agile scrum, and front-end development. And I am a gamer. A passionate and innovative UI/UX Design leader focused on bringing a brand’s mission, vision, and aesthetic to the market. Highly adept at translating User Stories and objectives to design and development teams pursuing the ultimate end-user and audience engagement. Heightened communication skills underline an ability to coach, mentor, and lead while remaining engaged with superior UI/UX service delivery through the application of well-defined technical abilities and discerning design sensitivity. A consultative approach supports team and client relationship management. B2B and B2C experience across the healthcare, aviation and fintech industries. UI / UX Design | SaaS | Team Leadership | Client Relationship Management | Web Design | Project Management | Full Stack Digital Touchpoint Design | Data Analysis | Design Thinking | User Research | Surveys and Interviews | User Interface Design | Prototyping | Product Development | User Flows | Mockups | Wireframes | UAT | A/B Testing | Storyboards | Sketching | Agile | Scrum

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    Vashishta Parikipandla

    Director-UX at Creativeland Asia Pvt Ltd

    • Adobe XD
    • Design Thinking
    • Figma
    • Product Design

    Hello! With over 6 years in UX, I've shaped impactful solutions for major brands like Godrej, Piramal Pharma Solutions and Automobili Pininfarina. My strategic approach led to a 40% boost in user retention and a 70% improvement in navigation for Godrej. I orchestrated the redesign of the Narendra Modi App, reaching 1 crore+ downloads. As a mentor, I offer a treasure trove of insights, weaving practical experiences into our learning tapestry.

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    Alipta Ballav

    Sr. Design Manager at Microsoft

    • Design Leadership
    • Graphic Design
    • User Experience
    • User Research

    As said by Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "Suffering is a product of limited knowledge". Knowledge is Power and I can help you with whatever limited knowledge I have. At the moment, I am building a design team for the Retail cloud vertical at Microsoft Bangalore

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    Vilas Patil

    VP of Design & User Experience at Hwy Haul

    • Design Leadership
    • Design Process
    • Design Thinking
    • Product Design

    I am a seasoned Executive Design Leader with more than 20 years of experience, recognized for my expertise in product design, strategy, and innovation. My competencies include relationship building, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with business strategies. Additionally, I specialize in scaling SaaS products and have a proven track record of building high-performing teams, managing budgets, implementing robust design systems, and delivering innovative solutions that drive business growth. I have helped launch 50+ products across diverse industries at companies like Yahoo, Cisco, and Symantec, generating billions in market value and impacting millions of users worldwide.

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    Ellen Connor

    Head of User Research at Workiva

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

    I currently lead the Product Design & Experience organization at Buildium, a platform that helps property managers streamline core aspects of their business, from leasing to maintenance, and build stronger relationships with property owners, vendors, and residents. I have over 12 years experience building multidisciplinary User Experience teams and institutionalizing UX practice and processes in growing organizations. As a leader, my proudest accomplishments have been advancing business priorities through building happy, empowered, high-performing teams. Professional Profile: • Creator of compelling and functional experiences that balance customer and business needs • Builder and leader of customer-focused, results-oriented UX processes and teams • Experienced, skillful, creative facilitator, communicator, problem-solver, and collaborator • Expert understanding of user-centered design methods and application of user-centered philosophies and interaction design best practices

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    Logan Evasco

    Director at Climate Creative

    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Print Design

    I’m a social impact communications designer, community organizer, and environmental activist with 10+ years of experience designing for technology companies, non-profits, community-based organizations, small businesses, and government agencies. I’m a design generalist with tons of experience in print and digital spaces. I believe in the power of creativity and visual communication to make an impact, so I founded ClimateCreative.us, a non-profit project built around the tenants of creative professional development, community empowerment, and environmental justice. I love meeting other eco-creatives, so feel free to reach out and just say hi!

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    Maria Pereda

    Director of Product Design at HubSpot

    • eCommerce
    • Product Design
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Experienced design leader and mentor with over 15 years of experience in settings including large, mature product organizations, high-growth SaaS start-ups, and agencies. Deep domain experience in fintech, ecommerce, and edtech Demonstrated track record of managing and scaling teams, while developing research practices to enhance customer understanding and drive an efficient Agile product development process. Well known for a continual focus on team building, collaboration, and inclusive culture by building strong relationships between design, product, and engineering organizations.

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    Danielle Theroux

    Principal Digital Consultant at Capco

    • Interaction Design
    • Product Design
    • User Centered Design
    • User Interface

    Design leader with a sharp focus on the application and evolution of innovative digital strategies, resulting in compelling experiences at the project, portfolio, and enterprise levels. Collaborative leader, business partner, and change agent who leads by influence and has the ability to synthesize research efforts for brand and product strategies across a variety of platforms. Possesses a passion for elevating organizations by fostering culture and a shared vision of innovation across teams and leadership.

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    Jimmy Marks

    Senior UX Designer at Trabian

    • Branding & Identity
    • Content Design
    • Design Critique
    • Storytelling

    I have been working on the web for roughly fifteen years, everything from front-end dev to ux/cx to copywriting to Flash Animation (wow, I'm old!). I'm eager to help you any way I can.

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    Malena Menéndez

    Senior Art Director at Wunderman Thompson Germany

    • Art Direction
    • Branding & Identity
    • Design Management
    • User Experience

    Hi! I’m Malena, a digital art director, UX, and UI design lead based in Munich. With my broad experience, creative problem-solving, and people skills, I build smart solutions that help brands make a meaningful impact. Originally from Argentina, I graduated from Latin America’s premier design school, the University of Buenos Aires(UBA) School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism (FADU), in 2011. I’ve been working in digital design ever since, both as a freelancer and at various leading companies. In my current position, I usually lead and supervise several UX and UI design projects at the same time, end-to-end – from pitches to research and strategic planning to execution and implementation. I always take a human-centered approach and focus on user needs as much as those of my clients and teams, while never losing sight of business objectives, budgets, and technical feasibility. Whenever I have some spare time, I share these skills with young professionals as a career and design mentor at adplist.org and Designed.org.

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    Sepideh Hashtroodi

    Senior Manager User Experience at Salesforce

    • Interaction Design
    • Sketch
    • User Centered Design
    • User Experience

    My name is Sepideh and I lead a team of UX designers at Salesforce. I manage a team with different levels of experience and backgrounds that are scattered throughout the globe. I have over 8 years of experience in the field of UX and product design and have been mentoring students and people new to UX for over 3 years.

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    Suraj Pancheti

    Strategic Designer at Bebat

    • Design Thinking
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design

    I am Suraj Pancheti, a strategic designer with a strong background in business design. Through my Master's degree in Strategic Design from Politecnico Di Milano, I have developed a holistic approach that combines design thinking with business strategy. Inspired by my father's expertise in furniture design and civil engineering, I have honed my skills to create impactful designs that deliver measurable results. With a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, I possess a solid foundation in design principles and practical tools such as CAD/CAM software and prototyping. However, my true passion lies in leveraging design as a strategic tool to solve complex business challenges. By employing a user-centered approach and integrating business objectives, I strive to create innovative solutions that drive growth and create meaningful user experiences. My expertise in strategic design allows me to identify opportunities for market differentiation and develop design strategies that align with business goals. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of business dynamics, I am driven to make a significant impact by bridging the gap between design and business. I am eager to collaborate with visionary teams and contribute my strategic design skills to drive success in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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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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    James Star

    Organizer at MBSG

    • Development
    • UI Development
    • User Experience
    • User Interface

    Hi folks, I help make everything look pretty by creating world-class UI (user interfaces) that can be used by agencies in their digital projects: websites & apps, providing a great user experience for their customers. If you like anything UX, UI, HTML, CSS & JavaScript, then I'm here to help! Innovation is always the key! +64 21 025 666 25 james@agilitycycle.com agilitycycle.com

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    Mukul Agarwal

    AR Product Designer at Amazon

    • 3D
    • Augmented Reality
    • Interaction Design
    • Product Design

    Product Designer who can code with 5+ years of experience in leading complex design projects from concept to launch with bleeding edge technology, cross-functional stakeholders and a focus on improvements in key business metrics. Portfolio: www.mukulagarwal.com I currently lead the 3D Interaction Design and Prototyping for Augmented Reality team at Amazon in Palo Alto. I have been working on a new category-defining product "Room decorator".‍ Worked on projects leading to a 100M+ increase in sales revenue for Amazon. Prior to Amazon, I designed at High Fidelity working on the future of social virtual reality, avatars, and cryptocurrency. The company was building an open metaverse where anyone can visit to work, play, and build connections. My work has been published in top news publications such as Forbes, The Washington Post, and many more. 4 patent applications related to AR interfaces for mobile devices.

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    Rama Krishna Panguluri

    Senior Principal Software Engineer at CBRE Inc

    • Architecture
    • Development
    • Product Design
    • Product Development Process

    I possesses over 18 years of experience as a Sr. Principal Software Engineer, specializing in the design and development of scalable, multi-tiered, distributed software applications for enterprises within the Security/SIEM, financial, and Real Estate sectors. His expertise spans microservices architecture, high-availability applications, cloud migration, and security. My focus lies in offering mentoring services that center on ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Golang technologies. Leveraging my extensive knowledge in these domains, my objective is to provide guidance and assistance to individuals aiming to enhance their proficiency in utilizing these tools effectively. Embracing the role of a mentor, I am committed to offering valuable insights, practical illustrations, and tailored direction to aid mentees in comprehending concepts, overcoming challenges, and honing their expertise in these technologies. Together, we can embark on a journey to explore the immense potential of various cutting-edge technologies.