Hello Again!

I’m Kalyani, a Senior Product Designer with 6+ years of experience and an IT engineering background, based in Pune, Maharashtra, someone who enjoys making complex systems simple, usable, and meaningful.

I’m passionate about simplifying complexity through design and skilled in creating data-driven, user-centered products by turning complex problems into intuitive, impactful interfaces. I have experience in end-to-end design, from research and wireframing to prototyping, as well as design system implementation and adoption.

Over the years, I’ve worked across different product environments, from early-stage design setups to large-scale enterprise platforms. This journey has helped me build a strong foundation in understanding users, working through ambiguity, and turning complex problems into clear, practical solutions.

I’ve spent a significant part of my experience designing data-driven products and dashboards, where the focus is not just on visuals, but on helping people understand information and make better decisions. Along the way, I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to shape ideas, define journeys, and bring structure to evolving problem spaces.

My approach to design is simple: Keep the user at the center, focus on clarity, and create experiences that are easy to use and meaningful in real-world contexts.

Currently, I’m working as a freelance designer and exploring opportunities to create thoughtful, well-structured user experiences.

Work Experience

I’m Kalyani, a Senior Product Designer with 6+ years of experience and an IT engineering background, based in Pune, Maharashtra, someone who enjoys making complex systems simple, usable, and meaningful.

I’m passionate about simplifying complexity through design and skilled in creating data-driven, user-centered products by turning complex problems into intuitive, impactful interfaces. I have experience in end-to-end design, from research and wireframing to prototyping, as well as design system implementation and adoption.

Over the years, I’ve worked across different product environments, from early-stage design setups to large-scale enterprise platforms. This journey has helped me build a strong foundation in understanding users, working through ambiguity, and turning complex problems into clear, practical solutions.

I’ve spent a significant part of my experience designing data-driven products and dashboards, where the focus is not just on visuals, but on helping people understand information and make better decisions. Along the way, I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to shape ideas, define journeys, and bring structure to evolving problem spaces.

My approach to design is simple: Keep the user at the center, focus on clarity, and create experiences that are easy to use and meaningful in real-world contexts.

Currently, I’m working as a freelance designer and exploring opportunities to create thoughtful, well-structured user experiences.

Freelance

Senior Product Designer

Jan 2026 - May 2026

  • Designed and implemented Dexup’s end-to-end branding system by translating business needs into a clear, scalable visual language; collaborated with external agencies and internal teams to define and roll out brand foundations

  • Created cross-functional assets including presentations, brochures, social media, and expo booth designs, ensuring a consistent brand presence across digital and physical touch points

  • Enabled adoption through templates, guidelines, and training; worked closely with sales and other teams to drive clarity and consistency in communication

  • Redesigned a student-facing LMS for an EdTech client by translating learning goals into intuitive user flows and a scalable UI, simplifying the overall learning experience through UX improvements

  • Built a consistent design system and created supporting marketing collaterals, including brochures, while collaborating with cross-functional teams for smooth delivery

MathCo, Bangalore

Senior Product Designer

Feb 2023 - Dec 2025

  • Contributed across Pharma, Retail, Energy, and E-commerce domains by leading end-to-end design efforts, ensuring alignment between user needs and strategic objectives

  • Designed products and Power BI dashboards by creating wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate KPIs into user-centric solutions

  • Mentored designers and developers by introducing design fundamentals and demonstrating how designers approach problem-solving to improve collaboration and output quality

  • Conducted user research and stakeholder workshops to align business goals with user needs and validate design decisions

  • Built, scaled, and maintained design systems for consistency and efficiency across multiple products, while also contributing to long-term account-level design strategy and streamlining workflows to reduce design-to-development gaps

  • Designed supporting visual assets including graphics, logos, posters, and 2D videos to drive adoption and engagement

Lollypop Design Studio, Mumbai

User Experience Designer

Sep 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Designed OTT platform experiences by translating business strategies into intuitive user flows and UI

  • Conducted research, conceptualization, wireframing, and usability testing to validate solutions

  • Led design of a fintech application (mobile, web, and marketing site) with strong focus on visualization and problem-solving

  • Coordinated across stakeholders, product managers, developers, and UX teams

  • Mentored interns and guided new joiners, fostering team knowledge-sharing

Divami Design Labs, Hyderabad

UX Design Intern

Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Created role-based user journeys for Health & Wellness and Mining sector products

  • Designed an e-commerce AR mobile app concept, delivering wireframes and prototypes

  • Supported delivery through wireframes, interaction design, and design documentation

Avail Advertising, Pune

UI/UX Design Intern

May 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Designed ad campaigns, social media creatives, and digital assets for hospitality clients.

  • Contributed to digital strategy aimed at improving customer engagement and brand visibility.