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Heather James
Creative Director at Heather James Creative Director
- Adobe
- Branding & Identity
- Career Advice
- Creative Direction
Hi, I'm Heather, based in Sydney, Australia. Over my 20+ year career in design and marketing, I've collaborated with renowed global corporations, local businesses, and solo entrepreneurs. My multidisciplinary skills include translating ideas into powerful visuals and compelling communications, driving brand awareness, influencing decisions, education, and ultimately, sales and profits.
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Gustavo Vieira
Partner and Design Lead at Livework studio
- Branding & Identity
- Design Leadership
- Learning Design
- Service Design
Graduated in Business and Administration, a specialist in Service Design and postgraduate in Strategic Design and Innovation. The first Latin American Master in User Experience by the Nielsen Norman Group. Working with Design and Innovation for the last 7 years. Professor in 4 online courses. :)
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Prasanna Sridharan
User Experience Designer at Intellect Design Arena Ltd
- Figma
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
I’m a UX enthusiast with 3 years of industry experience. Crafting Seamless User Experiences in AI: Elevating Human-Technology Interaction through Design Excellence.
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Giustino Borzacchiello
Co-Founder at Donux
- Career Advice
- Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Product Design
Software Engineer turned co-founder of a Product Design Studio
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Pouya Lo
Group Product Manager and Designer at Deepopinion
- Interaction Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
👉🏼 A seasoned Product Manager and Product designer with a product management and design background for over 15 years. I’m currently a Group Product Manager and Product Designer @deepopinion. During this time I had a chance to work with the team on introducing a range of high-impact features such as HITL, AI Copilot and Post-processing in intelligent information processing, working closely with the Analytics, Machine learning and core builder tools experience team. A T-shaped PM/Product Designer who is a product/solution enthusiast with experience in B2B AI SaaS, CRM, ATS, No-code, E-commerce, OMS, ride-hailing, Inverter technology and even G2 mobile devices. Capable of balancing strong strategic and analytical skills with a relentless drive for actions and a disciplined follow-up. I strive to build stories, values and connections between machines and humans. Experienced in the product lifecycle, Product management, UI design, User research, and Information Architecture as well as executing complex solutions from proposition to ‘MVP’, and far beyond. While others may say it better, I strive to learn, enjoy, take action fast while continuously improving and raising the bar in what I do. I love connecting the whole value chain to align the job span of resources toward the maximum customer benefit.
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Fabio Basile
Head of Product Design at Deepcrawl
- Development
- User Experience
- User Interface
I'm Fabio, a self-taught digital designer specialising in UI and UX, holding a combined Bachelor's Degree in software engineering and games development. My work has been featured in on Mashable, The Next Web, TechCrunch, MacStories, The New York Times and been the winner of several awards (including iOS App of the Year). Over the past 13+ years, I've worked with over 150 clients in over 30 locations around the world.
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Joe Zarate
Senior UX Developer/Graphic Designer at Cook Children's Health Care System
- Art Direction
- Creative Direction
- eCommerce
- Illustration
Successful Manager and Designer - extensive experience with years in both web and print design. Developed brand and corporate identities, websites, advertisements, and sales collateral for clients in retail, professional services, and high-tech industries. Adheres to industry best practices in design. Additional experience with managing web design teams and external partners.
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Jai Mitchell
Interaction Designer at Google
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Research
I'm a product designer from Brisbane Australia, working with Google in Sydney, designing the future of in-car navigation experiences. I've previously worked with some amazing digital product agencies, like Ustwo, and Josephmark, along with a few other roles in startups and corporate product teams. My definition of a ‘Product Designer’ is: A ‘specialist generalist’. Someone who can work competently across the full product design process. Often with a deeper knowledge in one or more specific areas.
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Ed Mangum
Senior Industrial designer at Google
- Branding & Identity
- Industrial Design
- Product Design
Hi! I'm an Industrial Designer currently working for Google's Hardware team in the Bay Area. I have a breath of experience from the consulting and corporate worlds from the past 12 years that I'd love to share. Please let me know how I can help!
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Kris Roberts
Graphic Design & Marketing at MacNaughton Blair
- Art Direction
- Creative Direction
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
4 Years as lead designer at MacBlair - Grafton PLC and 8 Years freelance design experience
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Peter Ogunjinrin
Senior Brand Designer at Streetschool Education
- Branding & Identity
- Figma
- Graphic Design
- User Experience
I am Peter Ogunjinrin. I’m a Multi-disciplinary Designer with a great interest in Brand Design, Media & Marketing Design & User Experience Design. I have 6+ years of experience working in-house in a company, in a marketing agency and running my design studio as a Creative Director, Brand Designer and UX Designer. I currently head the design team at Myfairies Health Care Limited, UK. I would love to mentor young designers interested in Brand Design, Product Design and Marketing Design.
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Russ Wilson
Head of Design at Fidelity Investments
- Career Advice
- Design Strategy
- Mobile Development
- Product Design
Currently CXO @Fidelity, former @google, @microsoft, @ibm - startup founder, product and design executive - User experience and product executive with 20 years experience in designing and developing successful software applications - Focus on results, balancing innovation and creativity with practical considerations - Special expertise in product strategy, user experience design, user interface engineering, and creative thinking - Proven track record for significantly improving a company’s products resulting in a measurable and dramatic increase in product revenue - Achieved customer satisfaction levels “among the highest ever seen” (independent firm) - Managed direct and matrixed teams worldwide consisting of engineers, designers, product management and other functions - Strong entrepreneurial background; founded both a consulting company and a software product company - Active involvement in the software design community; requested speaker at CHI, UPA and various other conferences - Recognized as an innovator, creative thinker, and evangelist for software design and user interface engineering, with a strong appreciation for the growing role that experience design will have in the next generation of products for industry leading companies
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Alejandro Velasco
Senior Product Designer at New Relic, Inc.
- Design Systems
- Industrial Design
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
I've been working in the user interface field for more than eight years—specializing in working with teams to create visual and interaction languages. Nowadays, I help startups build their identities through their interfaces. Alejandro is a passionate designer—a former industrial designer turned digital over the years—taking advantage of the skills earned on user center design and due to its interests in technology and digital image rendering. He has been working in the user interface field for +9 years—specializing in working with teams to create visual and interaction languages.
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Arnold Saputra
Senior UX Manager at Gojek
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- User Experience
I'm experienced to lead overall design strategy and department management, as well as nurturing the growing teams of interdisciplinary designers (Visual Communication Designers, Researchers, Interaction Designers, User Interface Designers, and Writers). What balancing means is not just what should be done from a user and business perspective, but what is practical technically. I am also passionate to share my UX knowledge at Tech & Design conferences like; Google for Entrepreneur Start-Up Week-End, Tech In Asia, UX Testing event at Jakarta, Global Service Jam, Geek Camp Indonesia, East Ventures Hive talk, CompFest University of Indonesia, and many more. I also write many articles about digital product design and strategy on blogs and mediums.
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Dinesh Kumar
Senior Product Designer at Nova Benefits
- Career Advice
- Design Critique
- Design Systems
- Design Thinking
A result oriented individual focused on usable designs. Connect with me if you need help with experience design guidance.
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James Vendi Bitrus
Product Designer at flexisaf.com
- Adobe
- Branding & Identity
- Figma
- Product Design
Product Designer | Brand Identity Expert & Mentor ( Figma, Framer, Adobe Suites ) I help businesses craft impactful brands through strategic design and user-centric thinking. My Expertise: - 5+ years experience in product design, specializing in brand identity. - Proven track record of developing & implementing successful brand strategies for diverse clients. - Skilled in visual design, user research, and UI/UX principles to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints. - Passionate about mentoring aspiring designers and fostering their creative potential. What I offer as a Mentor: - Guidance on navigating the product design landscape and building a strong portfolio. - Insights on brand identity development, including strategy, logo design, and visual language. - Feedback on your design work and portfolio to help you refine your skills. - Support in building your design career and achieving your professional goals. Looking to connect with passionate individuals seeking to develop their design skills and build impactful brands.
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Ashish Patel
VP, Digital Products at Citi
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Hiring
- Product Management
I'm a senior product and customer experience executive — 18 years building products and platforms that change how millions of customers interact with the companies they rely on. Most recently, as Vice President at Citigroup, I led AI and personalization platforms supporting 12 million customers in the US Cards business — work that drove a 27% lift in engagement, $18M+ in incremental quarterly revenue, and a 14-point CSAT improvement, while strengthening governance and risk controls in a heavily regulated environment. This included deploying enterprise GenAI capabilities using Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT integrated with Citi's proprietary data and algorithms — across both customer-facing and employee-facing workflows — inside one of the most regulated financial environments in the world. I'm now focused on bringing this work into industries going through similar transformation — where AI-driven personalization, customer experience modernization, and data-driven operating models are reshaping how companies engage their customers and members. Both industries reward the kind of work I've already done at scale: regulated, customer-facing, AI-enabled platforms that deliver measurable business outcomes. Alongside this search, I advise early-stage and mid-market companies on product strategy, AI/CRM platforms, and operating model design. I also write Product Innovator's Corner, a LinkedIn newsletter on AI, product strategy, and modern management practices, and have led a 35,000-member global community for management and product professionals since 2009.
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Vanshika Bharal
Founder & CEO at House of Artists
- Design Strategy
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
With a solid foundation in Design Strategy and Management from the World University of Design, my role as Founder & CEO at House of Artists is to bridge the gap between creativity and strategic business solutions. Our approach centers on user-centered design principles, ensuring that every project resonates with its intended audience and aligns with our clients' objectives. My experience as a UX Designer at dau Agency and Radiansys Inc. has been instrumental in shaping my expertise in research methodologies and bias elimination. This expertise not only enhances inclusivity in our designs but also fuels our commitment to innovation, as we aim to redefine excellence within the creative sector.
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Sergey Galtsev
Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Madebymad
- Art Direction
- Branding & Identity
- Interaction Design
As the founder and design director at Madebymad, I focus on crafting impactful UX/UI solutions across the full design cycle, dedicated to ensuring that every project meets the top-tier standards. My portfolio spans global brands and startups across: 🤖 Logistics and Warehouse Robotics 💸 FinTech 🚕 Mobility 🏛 Real Estate 🚑 Healthcare ✈️ Travel 🛒 E-commerce 📝 and more, with clients including Esquire, Miro, Martistel, HUMANS, Roborace, Charge Cars, Raiffeisen Bank, Unicredit Bank, Pins loyalty program (airBaltic), inDrive. I take personal responsibility for instilling a strong emphasis on user-centered, high-quality outcomes tailored to each client’s needs as our agency leads projects from initial research and strategy through to fully implemented design and ongoing support. Recent achievements that have been especially meaningful to me: 🏗 Leading the creation of a website for the high-growth warehouse automation startup Martistel, which was nominated for Awwwards.com and received Honorable Mention for its forward-thinking approach to design. 🥊 Leading the design of a website and mobile app from scratch for Bownce, a wellness company that offers an IoT device. This project earned recognition at the European Design Awards, winning an award for excellence in product innovation and design. 🇺🇸 Getting O-1 Extraordinary Ability visa approved, opening up new opportunities for collaborations with U.S.-based founders and brands. Teaching has been a defining part of my journey: from 2015 to 2022, I taught UX/UI as a lecturer, curator, and course director at leading design institutions, sharing real-world insights to develop the next generation of design talent. With a robust consulting and advisory background, I help startups unleash their full potential by merging technical insights with practical design strategies. Outside of work, I’m a devoted husband and a CrossFit enthusiast. Let’s connect! My DMs are open and I'm always happy to chat with fellow founders and support various teams with design solutions.
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Belinda Chang
Senior UX Researcher at GEICO
- User Experience
- User Interface
- User Research
I'm currently working as part of a great team at GEICO as a UX Researcher. At GEICO, I work primarily with Claim and Service teams to improve interactions and processes for insurance customers. As a UX Researcher, I work on a wide range of things including: leading ideation sessions, conducting user interviews and usability testing, wireframing and prototyping, as well as acting as a design consultant to project teams within GEICO.
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Begoña Hernando
Visual Designer at Globant
- Figma
- Typography
- Visual Design
Hi there! Im here to continue learning and helping others. Have several years working as a freelance and now working as a UI Designer in a Tech company.
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Ghazaleh Soroush
Product Design Lead at Snapp!
- Design Leadership
- Design Thinking
- Product Management
- Team Building
Product Design Manager @Snapp (Snapp.ir)
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Alla Dmitrieva
Product Design Lead at Самокат
- Industrial Design
- Interaction Design
- Mobile Design
- Product Design
UX and product designer with 5+ years of experience from Saint Petersburg, Russia. I help organisations create and test products and services. I help organizations build complex products and user-oriented services. I believe in research and analytics, prefer data to subjective judgments, and am passionate about understanding people’s lives and needs to build better products and create meaningful experiences. I have over 5 years of UX and product work experience in building high-quality products and services using the practices of user-centered design. I’ve worked with great teams, learned a lot, and am happy to share the knowledge.
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Roshan Ravi
Manager, UX at Ernst & Young
- Accessibility
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
I am a Designer with 18 years of experience in designing digital products. I started my career in Graphics and Web Design; got interested in Usability and Web Accessibility in the early 2000s, which grew into a passion and led me to discover User Experience and Human-Centered Design. I am a proponent of the User-Centric, Research-Based approach to problem solving and design. In recent years, I have been working in the roles of UX Strategy and Design-Leadership.
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Majid Valizadeh
Product (UI/UX) Designer at Freelance Remote
- Design Systems
- Figma
- User Experience
- User Interface
Hey, it's Majid I can help you to improve your skills in Interaction Design, User Interface Design (UI), User Experience Design (UX), and Figma. Let's be in touch
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