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Phil Golub
Vice President, Head of User Experience at Symphony Talent
- eCommerce
- Product Design
- Product Management
- Service Design
I am a seasoned UX leader who thrives at the intersection of empathy, capability, and delivery, where customer relationships are positively transformed and value is unlocked at speed and scale, and with precision. A designer at heart, I partner closely with researchers, engineers, and product managers to create systems at scale, with human-centered thinking at the core. I believe in the combined power of experience, strategy, and technology to conceive and construct experiences, services, and content that create measurable value for brands, transform how companies interact with their customers, and improve people’s lives.
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Sanjit Bakshi
UX Designer, Chapter Lead at Code for Canada
- Art Direction
- Mobile Development
- Product Design
- Typography
I’ve been blessed to work with amazing collaborators over the years who have always inspired me. Craft and empathy, hard work and integrity are what I try and achieve daily. I help prototype using tools like Invision, Sketch, Framer, and AfterEffects to make conversations possible. Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign help breathe life into ideas. HTML, Javascript and CSS help make everything real.
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David Dima Ismailov
Director, Product Design - Elastic Security at Elastic
- 3D
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- User Experience
I am a passionate user experience designer with many years of experience of managing and leading product ideas that are meaningful and enjoyable to users while meeting the business goals. I am driven by curiosity, technologies and passion toward desire to create new and unforgettable experiences, as in computer software same in people lives. The process of researching, solving problems, learning, sharing and communicating is very inspiring me. I believe that UX doesn’t belong to one person in the company, but to everyone, therefore communication and sharing is the key to successful products. VP, Product Design at @cmd_security , Mentor at @lean . Love creative & technical things. #UX #UI #Product #Research #IxD #Marketing #StartUp #Web #CX #VR #AR
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Kerry Severin
IT Analyst at University of Oklahoma
- Design Leadership
- Design Systems
- Product Design
- Product Management
I lead product design for enterprise software, helping teams simplify complex workflows, improve collaboration, and build scalable user experiences. Over the past several years, I’ve led product design across enterprise SaaS and HCM products, partnering closely with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to shape product direction and improve experiences across complex, multi-product ecosystems. The work I enjoy most is solving challenging product problems, especially those involving evolving requirements, multiple stakeholders, and systems with many moving parts. I’m at my best when bringing clarity to ambiguity, helping teams make thoughtful design decisions, and creating experiences that are intuitive for users while supporting long-term business goals. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on: * Leading and mentoring product designers * Shaping UX strategy for enterprise products * Building and evolving design systems * Strengthening collaboration between design, product, and engineering * Supporting both 0-to-1 initiatives and mature product ecosystems * Translating complex business and user needs into practical, user-centered solutions Before moving into enterprise product design leadership, I founded and led a digital design and development studio, partnering with clients across hospitality, banking, telecommunications, government, and international organizations. Running a business taught me to think beyond the interface, balance user needs, business priorities, and technical realities, and navigate uncertainty. That perspective continues to shape how I lead product teams today. I’m especially interested in AI-enhanced product experiences, workflow automation, design systems, and improving how design and engineering teams work together to deliver better products. I’m always interested in connecting with people building thoughtful enterprise products, growing design organizations, and exploring the future of product design.
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Tanu Malhotra
UX Lead @IBM data and AI at IBM
- Design Systems
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interaction Design
Tanu is a Toronto-based UX Design Manager and Researcher at IGM Financial Inc, leading wealth management firm in Canada. Previously, she has worked on designing experiences for products ranging from complex enterprise applications to intelligent voice interfaces, mobile devices for SAP and Samsung. Senior User Experience Designer with 8+ years of experience and having a keen interest in AI and Machine Learning, ethical design, human behavior understanding, mental health, psychology, and sustainability. A technology enthusiast who likes creating digital experiences that are simple and meaningful for people.
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Vinoth Rajendran
Product Designer, Academician at Image Groups
- Figma
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
India based UX UI Designer with a background in Computer science and Photography, which strengthened my skills in creating inclusive experiences through research, visualising cognitive behaviour of humans and evolving ideas from concept to form. I look forward to employing my user-centric approach to solving problems in the digital realm.
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Ibrahim Ozen
User Interface Designer at Stellantis
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Product Design
- Sketch
Portfolio: www.ibrahimozen.com Intuitive, passionate, and self-motivated professional with 6+ years of experience in creating industrial design, product design, and user experience design projects. Proficient in UX research and design management with a collaborative and resourceful approach, ensuring high-quality designs with attention to detail that appeases target market niches. Adept at utilizing research data to develop designs that increase brand recognition among consumers and non-consumers alike. Equipped with updated knowledge on manufacturing-oriented models, and human-centered design processes with strong and hands-on visualization, presentation, and verbal communication skills as well as on design software and participatory design methods. Recently completed a master’s thesis project related to a personal data privacy hardware/fashion product powered by AI.
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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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Nilotpal Nayan
Leading Product & Design at SixSense
- Design Thinking
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
- User Research
Experienced Interaction designer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Interaction Design, User research, Design thinking and Usability testing. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Department of Design from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.
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Parithimal Saravanan
Senior UX Consultant at https://www.wipro.com/
- Design Leadership
- Development
- User Research
8+ years in design leadership and team management role. 5+ years in middle east consulting. Managed an enormous variety of client projects and internal initiatives, including defining product roadmaps, structuring deliverables, and identifying opportunities with existing clients. Extensive contribution to the preparation of RFPs, and proactive proposals, as well as internal operational initiatives and thought leadership. Interacted directly with clients to gather requirements, identify user pain points, and deliver customized and persuasive solutions. Utilizes data and user research to inform design decisions and advocates on behalf of the customer’s best interest for new and updated features. Synthesizes feedback from peers, business partners and customers with an informed point of view when advocating for the best solution. Presents and communicates concepts, designs, and prototypes to cross-functional partners. Self-directed and effectively managed multiple concurrent projects and consistently met delivery deadlines. Mentoring junior designers, reviewing their work, ensuring design consistency and best practices across all projects, contributing to the development of design guidelines and best practices.
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Andrew Tan
Communications Executive at Singapore Bible College
- Content Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
Design being part of my life. It’s through mistakes that you actually can grow. You have to get bad to get right. As a web & graphic designer given me the exposure to experience the greatest in it. Love to explore the possibilities in every aspect to perfect it...sort of I presumed? :)
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Nathan Tia
Head of Design at Velir
- Art Direction
- Design Thinking
- Graphic Design
- Interaction Design
Creative Director based in Boston. Currently leading Creative at Velir with experience working at digitally-focused agencies for the past 15 years. My branding and designs are built on concept and intuition with well-implemented solutions. I am an extremely focused Creative Director that has been getting real results for clients in consumer electronics, industrial, food, and the service industry for over 15 years.
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Marcio Bomfim
Digital Content Creator at My Very Old Toys
- Information Architecture
- Product Design
- User Experience
- Visual Design
Hey there, 👋🏻 I'm a product designer and design leader with over 15 years of experience. Apart from my professional life, I spend a lot of time with my family, and when I am not wearing my daddy’s hat, I am most likely watching the Raptors or Vasco Da Gama playing or learning something new. I've been designing digital experiences for a long time. For the last 7 years, I’ve been leading the design team at Xello helping millions of k-12 students and educators achieve their goals.
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Akansha Agarwal
Senior Product Designer at Fabhotels
- Branding & Identity
- Mobile Design
- Visual Design
I am a Product Designer with a deep passion for: >> Problem-solving >> Creating User-Centric design >> Compelling Visual Storytelling. Having around 4 years of experience in Product design, working with cross-functional teams including stakeholders, Project managers, and developers to provide seamless product experience. I have worked with diverse and renowned companies such as Fabhotels, Ticketmaster, Foxymoron and so on which helped me upskilling myself in the Design domain. I'm passionate about problem-solving for users and balancing business needs to provide exceptional value. Whether you seek guidance in product design, career progression, or a friendly design chat, I'm here to offer advice, insights, and support.
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Hossein SamadZadeh
Chief Product Officer at Noyan CO
- Art Direction
- Content Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
Over the years, I have leveraged design thinking and interdisciplinary expertise across various fields like health, tourism, finance, and more, to craft innovative solutions for complex problems. My strength lies in identifying both my strengths and weaknesses and bridging them through creative problem-solving techniques. I thoroughly enjoy formulating and designing strategies that drive results. Nearly two decades ago, I embarked on my professional journey with a design-focused mindset, starting with graphic and product design, and gradually expanding into service design and business strategy design. Throughout this path, I have gained extensive team management experience, leading small and large teams. I firmly believe in the power of collective thinking and find it highly effective and practical in almost every aspect. Drawing from my wealth of experience, I dedicate much of my time to managing the value cycle and enhancing process performance. By employing the knowledge and insights gained, I continuously strive to optimize processes, maximize efficiency, and drive tangible outcomes.
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Zac Walberer
Product Designer at Gusto
- Figma
- Information Architecture
- Product Design
- User Experience
I'm a product designer at Gusto living in Denver, CO. I love working on products for small businesses. I'm passionate about solving complex problems through user-centered design and research. My design has a focus on UX, product design, design systems, and front-end development. I'm a Product Designer at Gusto working on our Ecosystem. I'm passionate about solving complex problems through user-centered design and research. My design has a focus on UX, product design, design systems, and front-end development. Expertise: Product Design Design Systems User Experience User Research Information Architecture Prototyping Tools: HTML CSS / SASS Figma Principle JTBD
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Roxanne Cook
Senior Product Designer at Calm
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Visual Design
I'm a full-stack product designer fueled by a passion for craft, collaboration, and social impact. On a day to day basis, I want to create things that are lovely and simple to use. On a grander scale, I want to be a part of creation cycles that educate, inspire and empower others to live their best lives possible. Outside of work, I am deeply passionate about environmental conservation and sustainability. I have studied and volunteered with environmental organizations around the world focusing on marine conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, organic agriculture, and ancestral arts.
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Gabriel M. Santibanez
Sr. UX Researcher, Medical Devices at Verily
- Product Design
- Product Management
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
I'm a mission-driven scientist and product strategist with a deep understanding of the space where healthcare, design, and business meet. I provide a practical take on product management and new product development by leveraging my background in healthcare business strategy and user-centered design. Values: Integrity, Openness, Trust, Transparency Expertise: design research, business strategy, value propositions, UX research, product management, user research, market research, life sciences, medical devices
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Vasundhara Dhar
Assistant Professor Interaction Design at UID
- Design Management
- Design Strategy
- User Experience
- User Research
Vasundhara Dhar, a passionate User Experience Designer and Academician, is deeply committed to the principles of expression and authenticity in design. With a diverse background in industries such as fashion, she collaborated with prestigious brands like Netflix and Grazia, honing her skills in design expression. Her impactful journey includes contributions to projects dedicated to inclusive playgrounds for the Tamil Nadu Blind School and speculative design with Quicksand. Vasundhara’s influence extends to startups, where she prioritizes user research and design. Collaborating with renowned brands like Tata, Isha Foundation, Upgrad, Kotak, Navi, and Shaadi.com, she continues to expand her expertise and influence. Rooted in a strong belief in expression and authenticity, Vasundhara is committed to continuous evolution, contributing to the dynamic shaping of the user experience landscape. Beyond design, Vasundhara brings valuable experience in building startups, seamlessly integrating user-centric principles across diverse domains.
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Nick Cochrane
Founder at www.zebrapeople.com & https://www.meetup.com/now-next-product
- Career Advice
- Career Transitions
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Entrepreneurship
Design recruiter for 25 years, helping businesses scale by challenging leaders' hiring roadmaps, profiles, EVP and hiring timelines. We are a B Corp that is focused on mission-led start-ups and scale-ups, including in fintech, healthtech and climate
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Brandon Cooper
Interaction Designer at Upwork
- Design Process
- Human Computer Interaction
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
Interaction designer + developer specializing in human behavior, conceptual modeling and goal-driven design.
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Mohamad Karimifar
Designer at The University of Texas System
- 3D
- Art Direction
- Interior Design
- Product Design
I have a diverse background in design, starting from architecture, graphic design, type design, UI/UX and now working as a UI/UX designer and full-stack developer at the University of Texas System.
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Yuming Lu
Product Designer at Goldman Sachs
- Figma
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
Yuming Lu is a product designer at Goldman Sachs, based in New York. She was graduated from New York University, Integrated Digital Media program. She loves to use designs to achieve merchandising goals and connect the technology with end-users.
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Suresh Kumar Veeramachaneni
Senior Design Manager at f1Studioz
- Design Leadership
- Design Strategy
- Design Systems
- Service Design
I am a designer, mentor, problem solver, and photographer. I love to see the bigger picture in more minor details. I have good experience in instrumental products in B2B and B2C.
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Gigi Teo
UX Research Lead at frog
- Design Thinking
- User Experience
- User Research
I am a UX Research Lead with 5+ years of experiences in driving business value and delightful data-driven user experiences through design-thinking workshops, leveraging on emerging technologies and Startup solutions, and robust UX research across a range of clients in both private and public sectors including Financial Services, Telecommunication, Retail, Automotive, and Utilities.
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