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Yara El Turk
Interior designer at Design Workshop Ramzi Abu Fadel
- Interior Design
- Visual Design
Yara El Turk is a creative and competent (graduate) interior designer with a four-year track record for delivering exceptional visual designs and a strong creative flair that is born from her passion for design. Her purpose is to combine both design and communication. - Certified NLP Practitioner and Coach by the American board of NLP 🇺🇸 - Certified Time Line Therapy Practitioner by the Time Line Therapy Association 🇺🇸 - Certified Hypnotherapist by the American Board of Hypnotherapy 🇺🇸 - Post Graduate Certificate in Design & Innovation at Manipal Innovation and Design, India 🇮🇳(Graduation: March 2021) - Speaker at the First Tabadul Webinar 'Innovative Campaigns to Restore our Rivers' on the 24th of March 2021 🇱🇧🇨🇦🇪🇸 - Publication: Voices Beneath the Surface, a digital art project (publicly launched on February 19,2021) https://waterlution.org/voices-beneath-the-surface/ 🇱🇧🇨🇦 - MA in Communication Arts (2020) - Published in the December/January 2019 issue(#92) of Aesthetica Magazine UK - Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Interior Planning with high distinction (2017) - President Award 2017 - Digital Artist: Instagram @anonyma_artist - Expert in Design Thinking and Human Centered Design - Paris College of Arts student 🇫🇷 - MakeSense Volunteer - Fluent in Arabic, French, English and Italian
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Yael Lola Liver
Product Manager - UX/UI Specialist at Questionmark
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Typography
- User Experience
I am a UX & UI Product Designer, Product Manager, and Researcher. Bachelor's degree excellence graduate in Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, and Award scholarship from Google. Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research methods, Graphic design, Android Basic Development, proficiency in Start-up operations management, and technology-oriented in cybersecurity and cryptocurrency. Open for relocation - Europe and the area. Main fields of research: Entrepreprenurs, Startups, Social media platforms, Psychology, Cyber, Sociology, Mental health, Cultural differences, Woman managers, and more.
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mohammed asif
Senior Product Consultant at EPAM Systems
- Data Visualization
- Design Systems
- Design Thinking
- Portfolio Review
Senior Product Consultant with 11 years of professional experience, specializing in creating products that seamlessly balance aesthetics, durability, and functionality. • Expertise in addressing design challenges through three core UX principles: desirability, feasibility, and viability. • Skilled in crafting desirable user experiences by deeply analyzing user needs, behaviors, and emotions to design intuitive solutions for mobile and web platforms. • Proven ability to ensure feasibility by collaborating effectively with engineering teams to deliver technically sound and practical solutions. • Strong focus on aligning design strategies with business objectives to ensure viability, delivering measurable value, and long-term impact. • Adept at transforming complex problems into user-friendly, highly functional designs that enhance satisfaction and drive business success.
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Adam Rasheed
Software Engineer at DoorDash
- Adobe
- Product Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
Product Engineer specializing in enterprise frontend engineering in React and Redux, with extensive experience in e-commerce Shopify Plus development for mid-level to enterprise-size clients. A data nerd at heart, Adam majored in Economics at CSUSB and has used his data-analysis powers mainly for good. Like many of his generation, he was drawn to coding and design originally as an angsty teen trying to make his MySpace page look cool–but not too cool.
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Tyler Dormanen
UX Design Manager at Best Buy
- Creative Direction
- Design Management
- User Experience
UX Design Manager at Best Buy. I've worked everywhere from Powersports to Healthcare, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. I am passionate about passing along to the next generation of designers and I love connecting with people.
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Zach Cole
Product Designer at Square
- Entrepreneurship
- Product Design
- Web Design
I love design systems, CSS, and Javascript. You can find me chasing sunrises around the San Francisco Bay Area. I work on the product design team at Cash App. Previously, I was an early employee and designer at Lyft. Specialties: mobile product design, UI/UX, user research, html, css, javascript, wireframes, brand strategy, visual design, web design, web development, Sketch, Illustrator, Photoshop, Principle, Framer
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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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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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Joy Liu
Senior Design Manager at ServiceNow
- Design Strategy
- Design Thinking
- Enterprise Design
- Interaction Design
I'm a Senior Design Manager at ServiceNow where I bring consumer-grade experience to enterprise products. I have been in the industry for more than 10 years, with most of it being an individual contributor. Collaboration is my jam. If I'm not designing, you'll find me brainstorming with people on physical or digital whiteboards. Topics I specialize in: - Career guidance in the design industry - Improving your design skills to become job-ready - Collaborating effectively with non-design peers - UX tools and design processes - Advancing your design career within a company Note: I don’t offer portfolio or resume reviews. I believe mentorship is a two-way conversation and a long-term commitment to growth. Quick advice without deeper context rarely leads to meaningful impact. If you’re seeking one-off portfolio or resume guidance, I recommend finding a mentor who offers this—and be mindful of overpriced services!
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Andrés Richero
Director UX Design at Oracle
- Design Management
- Design Strategy
- Interaction Design
- Product Design
Andrés is from Montevideo, Uruguay and for 20+ yrs he has worked at the intersection of Design & Software. He leads a globally distributed team of Design & Research professionals for an enterprise software platform. Andrés is passionate about helping companies reach their goals through outstanding experiences. Background: Founder of a Design Studio, worked on Digital Advertising & Software Dev. Along the way he’s worn various hats, such as Web Designer, Visual Designer, Frontend Developer & PM. For the last 10 years he’s been dedicated to Design Leadership at Oracle NetSuite, Community Leadership at IxDA Montevideo & Discipline/Practice Development at FADU UdelaR.
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Phathu Nenzhelele
Product Design Lead at MTN
- Design Critique
- Design Leadership
- Design Management
- Design Systems
With over 12 years of experience in design, I've been fortunate enough to learn and understand strategic thinking, creativity, and leadership skills. I guide teams of product designers (UI/UX) to deliver exceptional designs that resonate with users and drive business success. My journey in design has been marked by a commitment to pushing boundaries, embracing challenges, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. I want to share my experiences with other designers looking to get into the product design field or leadership roles. Through this mentorship, I will help you avoid the same mistakes I made.
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Kiarash Mostaghni
Product Designer at Safarmarket
- Figma
- Graphic Design
- User Experience
- User Interface
“Our role is to imagine products that don’t exist and guide them to life.” - Christopher Stringer
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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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Prabhuti Vadhaiya
Head of Design at Studio Bhu
- Creative Direction
- Design Critique
- DesignOps
- Interior Design
Having delved into a fluid space of design, retail and styling for over 14 years I've been on either ends of the consumer spectrum. After all these years too each day brings its unique learning and experiences making me want to stay a student of life.
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Amanda Corbo
Director, User Experience at Wunderman Thompson
- eCommerce
- Information Architecture
- User Centered Design
- User Experience
Seasoned User Experience Practitioner experienced in orchestrating both consumer and enterprise level software designs. Recognized as excellent communicator with broad experience designing; POS applications (kiosk), Xbox apps, web sites, O365 add-ins, installed applications and mobile apps. Seasoned User Experience Practitioner with a Master in HCI and experienced in orchestrating both consumer and enterprise level software designs. Recognized as excellent communicator with broad experience designing; POS applications (kiosk), Xbox apps, web sites, O365 add-ins, installed applications, rule based chatbot and mobile apps of all kinds for a broad array of platforms and devices. My career has spanned enterprise, commercial and consumer oriented companies across verticals such as education, healthcare, life sciences, travel, finance, retail, productivity, and games. Proven ability to lead change and evangelize design and process improvements and the importance of user centered designs. Have successfully managed, mentored and inspired teams made up of UX designers, visual designers, researchers and developers. I have 15+ years of experience performing interaction design, usability testing and research of all kinds, evangelizing the importance of usability and best practices, conducting competitor research, analyzing interface architecture and work flow efficiency, conducting heuristic reviews, creating solutions for complex design issues that conform to business needs, effectively translating the needs and requirements of the end users to the Business, IT & Creative teams, defining the user experience with wireframes, low fidelity sketches and mockups, style guides & supporting documentation while collaborating closely with cross functional teams to ensure that the desired user experience is delivered. Client List Includes: 1800 Flowers, Accuweather, Alarm.com, Alanson Products, Alaska Airlines, Bank of America, Crayola, Delta, Discovery Channel, Duolingo, Garmin, iHeart Radio, JCPenny, Life360, Originator, PBS, RoomsToGo, RecycleGo, SmartThings, TED, Toyota Racing Division, Trip Advisor, Univision, USAA, USA Today, Vianova Health, Weather Channel
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Marzie Nadali
Product Design Manager at Amenitiz
- Career Advice
- Design Leadership
- Portfolio Review
- User Research
👋🏼 Product design manager passionate about inspiring and leading diverse teams into building meaningful products. ❣️Building design communities for junior & mid-level designers via @MarziUXD (over 10k members) 💡+100 hours of mentoring helping designers with career advice, CV and portfolio reviews, product research, workshops and soft skills.
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Jitesh Rajani
Senior User Experience Designer at Amazon
- Design Leadership
- Design Process
- Design Strategy
- Human Computer Interaction
Lead UX Designer at Amazon who loves solving problems and talking about design. I enjoy reading and writing about design, basketball, Netflix and painting in my free time. Here to contribute back to the design community. I have a prior experience in designing and directing experiences for masses and well as for B2B. As a design thinking specialist, I helped business incubation teams to convert ideas to concepts, features, product and services. I use design to enhance collaboration and help teams navigate through ambiguity. I am here to help students, designers and even design aspirant with multiple facets of design career from interviews, mentoring to beginning/transitioning in design career. We can exchange notes case studies, design topics or even design hiring in Big tech. Feel free to reach out to discuss design, psychology, sports or your thoughts on whose the best F1 driver.. 🏎🏎
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Danny Keane
Director of Design at Titan
- Design Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Team Building
For over a decade, I have helped establish, scale and maintain high-performing teams that harmoniously combine business and user needs to deliver best-in-class experiences. I have a proven track record for going above and beyond to create environments that foster trust and psychological safety. I strive hard to provide high-performing teams with the support and autonomy to produce their best work. As an active advisor, I offer guidance to teams and individuals on building world-class teams and experiences. I possess an x-shaped skillset meticulously crafted through years of professional exploration operating as an individual contributor and as a leader at various scales. I also have a fruitful portfolio of first-hand experience partnering with executives to help scale companies from zero to one.
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Mackenzie Wyatt
Creative Director at Capgemini
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Design Systems
- Design Thinking
- Graphic Design
Hello! I am a Creative Director based out of Brooklyn, NY. My career in design has spanned across consulting & in-house product design at companies such as IBM, BCG, HBO Max and SiriusXM. I've worked across many industries, teams, and project types. She creates visually compelling & user-friendly experiences that strategically address customer pain points which contribute to tangible business outcomes. I thrive in the world of high-fidelity; and ensure my work work is always informed through research, best-practices, and data. Beyond digital product design, I enjoy helping others understand the value and importance of design through: teaching design thinking, mentoring, and using design to creatively problem solve. Happy to chat about: design systems, portfolio critiques, product design in house vs. consulting/agencies, or anything else design related that's on your mind! :)
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Pratik Shah
Lead Designer at Walmart
- Accessibility
- Data Visualization
- Design Leadership
- Design Thinking
Hey there! I'm Pratik Shah, Design Lead at Walmart, where I have the privilege of shaping remarkable, delightful, and accessible products. I'm incredibly passionate about how design can elevate our daily experiences. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects, from data-heavy dashboards to customer-facing applications. My expertise spans diverse industries, including e-commerce, audio research, FinTech, and the metadata domain. As a firm believer in the power of mentorship and education, I also actively take on the roles of a mentor and teacher, particularly in the areas of Design Thinking and Accessibility. Guiding aspiring designers and instilling the importance of inclusive design practices brings me immense joy and fulfillment. When it comes to UX design, my approach is all about empathy and putting the user at the center. I believe in creating experiences that not only meet functional requirements but also bring true joy and meaning to people's lives. By combining my technical skills, business understanding, and attention to detail, I'm constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're curious, check out my portfolio at http://pratikshah.website/ to get a taste of my work. I'm genuinely excited to connect and explore how we can collaborate to create outstanding experiences together!
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Al Power
Lead Brand Designer & Illustrator | Visual Stimulator at Shortcut
- Illustration
- Product Design
- Visual Design
Lead Brand Designer // Illustrator // Visual Stimulator Spent whole life living in Dublin, Ireland. Although a severe lack of talent cut short a promising football career, he fell back on a life as a professional designer, lurking in the dark and using his design skills as a way to stimulate unknown spectators.
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Karl Heine
Solutionist at creativeplacement
- Art Direction
- Career Advice
- Career Transitions
- Creative Direction
As a solutionist and creative activator — career coach / educator / speaker, Karl currently develops creatives at all levels (Senior professionals and emerging talent). My difference — a practicing designer and engaged in the industry for 35 years (recruiting) for agencies, brands and in-house communication departments. Teaching — SVA Faculty BFA Illustration / BFA Comic, SVA Summer Residency, FIT, SASD, SUNY New Paltz, UCONN, (M.AD) Miami Ad School, Anhui Polytechnic, Wuhu, China, Aurora College, Shanghai, China, Sun Moon University, Korea (VSP), Hygienic Academy. Speaking — AIGA Connecticut EPW 2023, AIGA UpState Get Worked Up, AIGA Emerging Designers Conference, AIGA Syracuse University, AIGA Rhode Island, SVA BFA Illustration and Summer Storytelling Residency Program, WCSU, University of Hartford, Portfolio Center, CADC Student Conference Ready, Set, Go! Keynote, Design Innovation Symposium Wuhu, China, Graphic Artists Guild, Job Market Exposed NYC, FIT, Sustainable Print, Graphic Artist Guild, Face Forward, Pratt, How Live, CFC Round Tables, RISD, UCONN, University of Bridgeport, Carnegie Mellon University, and Miami Ad School, Industry Heros. Industry — (TDC) Type Directors Club, AIGA (Founding Board Member-Brand Central, (CADC) Connecticut Art Directors Club (Executive Board 1995–2000 and 2006–2000), (ADC) Art Directors Club, PUSH Workshops, and Graphic Artists Guild. Knowing our industry and market allows for best placements/connections and advice.
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Shawn Golden
Senior Designer at Square
- Creative Direction
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Visual Design
Happy to help with anything I can for juniors or those newer to the product design field. I enjoy finding simple solutions for complex problems. I’ve worked as a designer for the past 6 years with agencies, on SaaS products, small and large teams.
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Elizabeth Bittman
Assistant Director of User Experience at Moody's Analytics
- Design Leadership
- Design Management
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
UX leader with over 9 years of hands on experience in UX/UI Design for rich internet applications across multiple online products, platforms and services. Emphasis on user centered design principles based on delivering consistent user experiences and business goals.
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Darshini Shah
Senior Designer at Workday
- Design Strategy
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Product Design
- User Experience
Hi, I am a senior product designer at Workday. I have over 9 years of experience working with various businesses designing inclusive experiences and impactful strategies.
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