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Sherif Amin
Senior User Experience Consultant at Valtech
- Design Thinking
- Interaction Design
- User Experience
- User Research
What leads to a good design? Its courage. The courage to break the conventional, stand-alone, and lead the crowds. That is why I love working with believers, visionaries, and courageous people who want not only to get results but also to build game-changing products. I love to call myself a partner, who collaborates and teams up with those believers and visionaries to create & design innovative, scalable, and profitable products to make people's lives easier and meaningful. I Believe that: - It is not about the interface. It is about the whole experience. - Questions are more important than answers. - Building the right things is more challenging than building things right. I Can help you with: - Deeply understanding your users & customers' goals, pain points, what they care about, and what can you do to achieve your business goals? - Building your product strategy that is catered around your business and your customers to accomplish your goals and results. - Creating & easy to use interfaces and interactions that your users will fall in love with them. - Comprehensive auditing, reviewing, and testing your product to be able to fix problems and issues that set your product apart from achieving results. - Conducting & leading creative & collaborative workshops to solve complex problems and generate innovative ideas that work. When I am not designing, I spend my time playing, reading, writing, watching series, exploring new restaurants, and drinking coffee. Looking for some work to do together, chatting, advice, or having coffee? Drop me an email on sherifamin83@gmail.com Also, you can see more about my thoughts and writings on Medium: https://medium.com/@Sherifamin91
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Jiani Lin
Sr. Experience Designer at Code and Theory
- Design Systems
- Development
- Product Design
- Product Management
I’m a New York–based Senior UX Designer with eight years of consulting experience, currently at Code and Theory. I’ve led end-to-end product design for major global brands—developing UX strategies, building scalable design systems, and delivering award-winning, innovative solutions across both B2B and B2C platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments where business goals and user needs intersect, and I’ve also coached junior- to mid-level designers, helping them strengthen their craft and confidence. As a mentor, I bring practical experience from leading complex, cross-functional design initiatives—from early discovery and stakeholder alignment to launch and iteration. I can offer guidance on how to navigate ambiguity, collaborate effectively with product managers, developers, and researchers, and manage expectations across clients and leadership teams. Beyond project execution, I’m passionate about helping designers strengthen their design practice, grow strategic thinking, and build confidence in communicating their ideas. I also support mentees in shaping long-term career growth paths—whether transitioning into leadership roles, deepening craft expertise, or building the mindset to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
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Mitul Bhat
Director of Product Design at VMware
- Design Management
- Design Process
- Design Strategy
- User Experience
I am a product design leader with over sixteen years of experience. As a design leader, I am the user's voice in a debate dominated by technology and business. I help organizations identify latent needs, generate ideas, and transform concepts into successful business outcomes.
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Ramon Martinez
Lead UX/UI Designer at Levi's
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
I am a Lead UX Designer currently working at Levi's. I have a passion for crafting elegant solutions that solve important problems. I previously worked at Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn & West Elm for the WSI family of brands as a Lead UX Designer. I've also worked at Apple, designing for the teams behind Apple TV+, and at Fashion Nova, the most successful brand on the Shopify platform. I love to tinker on everything from front-end frameworks to downhill mountain bikes. You can find me hiking, biking, surfing, and climbing across California's beautiful wild places. Technology: Sketch, Figma, Invision, Miro, AdobeXD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Creative Cloud, Zeplin, Balsamiq, Confluence, Jira, Github, HTML, CSS, Javascript. Deliverables: Design systems, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups, user flows, information architecture, site maps, interaction design, style guides, user testing, user personas.
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Berivan Atik
Design Team Lead at Onoff Telecom
- Data Visualization
- Design Thinking
- User Experience
- User Research
Hello! I am a value creator, empathizer, and designer. I believe that the role of a designer is to understand the root cause of problems, to enable interdisciplinary groups to think effectively, to express their purpose, create meaningful flows. I think it is a challenging but enjoyable process to find a solution by taking the users' needs as the focus and combining the business need. Also, I have an Industrial Design education background and I am currently doing my Master's in Visual Communication Design (I will be graduated in October 2020). My master thesis is about exploring the hand gesture preferences of different types of users. I am currently working as an Experience Designer Lead at Vodafone. Also, I facilitate and mentor workshops on user experience design, design thinking, etc. Recently, I've been working on new ways of interacting and nature in interactions. I am working on 'Inclusive Design', 'Natural User Interfaces', 'Gestural Interfaces', and 'Conversational Experiences'.
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ABHIJITH R
Senior Product Designer at Licious
- Design Thinking
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
🎨 Product Designer | 🖥️ UX Enthusiast | ✨ Creative Problem Solver With a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences, I bring 7 years of design expertise to the table. 🚀 My mission is to transform ideas into beautiful, user-centric products that leave a lasting impression. 🖌️ Design Philosopher: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. 🌍 I thrive on turning global problems into elegant solutions.
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Domenico Polimeno
Strategic Design Consultant at Freelance
- DesignOps
- Design Process
- Design Strategy
- Psychology
Strategic Design, Design ops, Facilitation, Discovery Workshop
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Ira Sharma
Lead Product Designer at Self-employed
- Career Advice
- Design Critique
- Design Leadership
- Design Process
With 7+ years of diverse experience in the fields of Design and Technology, I'm looking to create impact at scale. Having focused on the Indian Healthcare system, I'm excited by the opportunity to unravel complex problems in this highly tech averse sector. Always open to dive into a new challenge!
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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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Maxence Akodjenou
UX Designer (B2B SaaS - B2C eCommerce) at Mercatus Technologies Inc.
- Design Systems
- User Experience
- User Research
- User Testing
Hi 👋🏾 I'm Max, I am on the mission to crack mind-boggling puzzles! As a product designer, I dive deep into the enigmas faced by companies, scrutinize assumptions like a detective, whip up prototypes like a mad scientist, and craft irresistible products and services that make hearts skip a beat. When I'm not concocting master plans, you'll find me nose-deep in books, capturing life's fleeting moments with my trusty camera 😁. So, if there's a challenge looming over you, don't be shy to say hi!
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Anshumali Baruah
Senior UX Designer, Magenta Voice Program at Deutsche Telekom
- Adobe
- Design Management
- User Experience
- Voice Design
Anshumali is a Senior UX Designer at Deutsche Telekom's Innovation Hub, Germany. Here, she works on the overarching aspects of designing for Hallo Magenta as part of the Magenta Voice Program. She loves being a part of the Voice Community and actively speaks, mentors and advocates for designing conversations. In the past, she has contributed to the Voice UX Team at Samsung R & D Institute, Bangalore, India. There she designed conversational experiences for Bixby, Samsung’s Intelligent Assistant. Apart from Bixby, she have also been a part of teams involved in design of projects including Automotive UX, Smart Notifications as well as Research & Analysis of Smartphone usage for the Indian market. Prior to joining Samsung, she graduated from the IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, specializing in Interaction Design. In addition to Experience Design, she is also deeply interested in Architecture. She believes studying spaces has led her to discovering a high regard for user needs. Design, in itself, has opened up her views towards almost everything she interacts with.
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Florin Matei
Senior UI/UX Designer at TotalSoft
- Branding & Identity
- Figma
- Graphic Design
- User Interface
Hi, I am Florin. Graphic designer, UI/UX designer, husband and father. And i want to learn and share my knowlege with everybody. Acelasi pentru toti, diferit pentru fiecare.
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Jef Davis
UX Group Director: Design + Research at Kydon Group
- Creative Direction
- Human Computer Interaction
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
I Explore and Create the Conditions of Possibility... Competitive international user experience researcher, strategist, and pivotal design thinker. Inventive talent for the innovation and re-imagination of our cultural and digital artifacts, signifiers, and services. Curating them with a purposeful approachability and function that cultivates communal relevance imbued with personal meaning. Having shipped products and led innovation projects for many companies big and small, my body of work spans multiple domains, business goals, user types, screen sizes, and other deliverable types.
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Chiamaka Onwunali
Lead Creative Designer at The Institute of Chartered of Accountant of Nigeria
- Branding & Identity
- Career Advice
- Design Critique
- Design Process
Hey there! As a Creative Designer with over 5 years of experience, my journey has been a blend of creativity, continuous learning, and growth. Starting out, I was passionate about design but quickly realized that understanding the client’s vision and translating it into impactful visuals is where the real magic happens. Over the years, I've honed my skills in various areas like graphic design, UX/UI, branding, and product management, each project teaching me something new about the art of communication through design. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse teams and clients, which has sharpened my ability to deliver designs that not only meet but exceed expectations. One thing I’ve learned is that design is as much about collaboration as it is about creativity. As someone who’s been through the ups and downs of the creative industry, I’m eager to help others on their journey. Whether it's offering feedback on design projects, sharing industry insights, or guiding someone through the early stages of their career, I believe in the power of mentorship. I can help by providing practical advice, sharing resources, and offering the kind of support that I would have loved to receive when I was starting out. Looking forward to connecting and possibly mentoring some talented creatives!
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Niyati Shah
User Experience Designer at Flipkart
- Design Process
- Design Strategy
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
I am a User Experience Designer based in Bangalore. In my role, I drive end-to-end UX projects from user research to information architecture to final prototypes. I practice user-centered design approach to invent new solutions for a wholesome user experience.
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Lucas Coelho
Chief Experience Officer at Roam Digital
- Human Computer Interaction
- Product Design
- Team Building
- User Experience
Hello, I am Lucas. Head of Design at Roam and TEDx Speaker living in Auckland, New Zealand. I have experience with entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, business design, and user experience and have worked with large companies, startups, and governments around the globe. Hello, I am Lucas. CXO at Roam Digital, angel investor, startup advisor, and TEDx speaker living in Auckland, New Zealand. I have experience with entrepreneurship in startups, strategic thinking, business design, product strategy, product development, and user experience. I have worked with large companies, startups, and governments all around the globe, helping them create excellent digital products and experiences. P.S.: Complimenting my beard is a good way to start a conversation.
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Adebimpe Adebowale
Senior Product Designer at Stablehouse
- Accessibility
- Human Computer Interaction
- Information Architecture
- UI Development
I design innovative products that solve problems, are impactful, and create delightful user experiences. My career started in front-end development and picked up design along the way. Over the last five years of professional experience, I have led design across various companies helping drive innovation at scale for companies and projects like AKQA X IBM, AKQA X Mayo Clinic, BMW Performance Centre, Runbuggy, Urbansitter, Indicina, and Bumpa. I am passionate about helping the world be a better place through user-centric digital experiences that are seamless to use and make living a lot less stressful. My design work focuses on usability, accessibility, and information architecture while keeping scale in mind. I recently completed a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction Design at the University of Leicester, graduating with distinction. In my spare time, I mentor early-career designers through Designlab, providing guidance and advice as they navigate their UX design careers. You can find me watching a movie, sleeping, or hanging out with my friends when I am not working.
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Nitish Gulati
Sr. UX Designer at Capgemini
- Graphic Design
- Interaction Design
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
I'm a Senior UX Designer with 11 years' experience designing complex, data-intensive enterprise systems — risk monitoring platforms for North American banks, compliance workflows for multinational insurers, and scheduling tools for enterprise workforce teams. I currently lead a 4-person design team at Capgemini India, and I bring the same rigour to every engagement: deep user research, structured information architecture, and Figma component systems built to scale across large product teams. I use Claude and Cursor every day — not as a shortcut, but as a genuine extension of how I think. Faster synthesis, sharper hypothesis formation, prototype-to-production in hours rather than days. Designing AI-native experiences follows naturally: I've built an MCP integration layer for a live product, designed copilot interaction patterns for regulated enterprise tools, and I think hard about what agentic UX actually means for users who don't know or care that there's an LLM behind the screen. Trainzilla is my proof-of-concept. I founded it in June 2025, designed the full system — Figma design system, coach web app, iOS and Android client app, trainer marketplace, and an MCP server with 20 real operations — and it's live with roughly 100 active coaches today. I'm open to freelance projects, contract engagements, and full-time roles in enterprise UX, fintech, or AI-native products. If you need a design partner who ships — let's talk. Based in Pune; available remote worldwide.
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Jorge Moreno Arozqueta
Global Design Senior Director Kitchen & Laundry at Whirlpool Corporation
- Design Leadership
- Design Strategy
- Industrial Design
- Product Design
Strong ability to leverage global design strategies to the local market, understand global consumer needs, lead and manage high functioning teams, create brand differentiation strategies, and deliver excellent craftsmanship. My passion for working with various personalities has enabled me to be successful as a design thinker and business coach which has resulted in leading award-winning high-performing teams globally. Creative, results-oriented, collaborative, empathetic, and complex problem-solving professional with high interpersonal and communication skills.
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Boluwatife Sokunbi
Senior Product Designer at Brass
- Career Advice
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
I am a Designer, specialises in products for early-stage startups that are in the stage of product validation and getting more customers. I'm passionate about building businesses and great products that help turn startups into superheroes.
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Lisa Scala
VP of Product Design at Swell
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Product Design
- User Experience
Product design leader with extensive experience in the enterprise space. Product work has touched many industries such as IOT, finance, social media, energy, hospitality, and life sciences. I thrive in fuzzy environments that require creative problem solving with all kinds of team players and users with wildly different backgrounds from my own. If I were to win a gold medal in an olympic sport, it would be for my ability to listen to noisy problem areas and find solutions that can be broken down into simple, achievable steps. I enjoy wearing many hats, from dabbling in typography, branding, interface design, user research, business strategy, and everything in between. I aim to be a team player, inspiration, coach, and eternal student.
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Mike Caskey
User Experience Manager at Caterpillar Inc
- Design Leadership
- Interaction Design
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
Based in Denver Colorado with my wife and two teenage boys. At Pearson I ran design-based product exploration for new products and markets R&D teams, where I focused on accelerating learning loops via Design Sprints, product prototypes and experiments. Now UX volunteer at Design for Homelessness
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Misa Damjanic
Senior Product Manager at Square
- Product Development Process
- Product Management
- User Research
Senior Product Manager at Square, with a previous product and design experience in both consumer and B2B startups.
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Seye Kuyinu
Agile Team Coach at Beeline
- Design Leadership
- Design Management
- Service Design
- Team Building
A Modern Agile fanatic, I enable teams and organizations to be high-performing through coaching, process inspection, culture, visual thinking and play. I have over 10 years experience working in software design, front & backend engineering, having worked with startups and large enterprises in the health, media and financial industry where my knowledge of Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and LESS have been brought to bear. I am the author of the book, Good Morning! How To Hack Your Morning And Win The Rest Of The Day. Lessons on using some of the Agile methods I have learned to run my personal life and projects. All of that to say: I help development teams DELIVER VALUE CONTINUOUSLY while encouraging them to EXPERIMENT AND LEARN RAPIDLY. We focus on MAKING SAFETY A PREREQUISITE. None of these would make any sense if we are not MAKING THE TEAMS and their end-users AWESOME. My approach: - Help people and organizations see people as people NOT RESOURCES. - Help businesses see work as work- any form of work is work. - Help team members break down work into the smallest bits while identifying VALUE TO DELIVERY. - Help the Product Owners to identify and communicate the highest priority of value to be delivered - Use games and fun activities as a tool for learning. As a servant-leader, I have learned that patience, play and storytelling are invaluable tools for any type of change.
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Aadesh Mistry
Senior Manager - Product Design at BMC Software
- Mobile
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
Over 15 years of providing product design solutions to clients in India, North America, United Kingdom & Germany including various startups and fortune 500 companies. I believe that collaborative friendly work is the only way to make the best product. I enjoy pairing up with Product Managers & Architects to solve complex business problems with research-backed design solutions that provide real value to the users.
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