Product Designer | UX/UI Design | User Research | AI Integration | Design Leadership I'm a results-driven Product Designer, UX/UI Strategist, and AI Consultant with 11+ years crafting user-centered digital experiences that drive measurable business outcomes. My journey spans from hands-on UX/UI design to founding a design studio, consulting, leading design at a global agency, and now serving as Principal Staff Product Designer and AI Consultant for enterprise clients. Throughout this evolution, I've consistently driven innovation and delivered strategic growth. Key achievements: 1] Delivered user-centered solutions for Mahindra, Wipro, SBI Bank, Axis Bank, and Dr. Reddy's through strategic thinking and UX/UI, interaction design and usability testing 2] Generated 10x increase in conversion rates and 41% improvement in customer satisfaction using design thinking and behavioral psychology principles 3] Built high-performing design teams implementing agile methodologies, enhancing productivity by 35% 4] Pioneered AI integration in design workflows (ChatGPT, MidJourney, QoQo, Uizard, Visily, Claude AI, Perplexity, Gemini, Magician Design, Adobe Firefly, Dovetail, Maze, Canva Magic Studio) with systems thinking for scalable operations 5] Implemented user research methodologies across web, mobile, tablet, and automotive interfaces, creating accessible design systems I excel in stakeholder engagement and empathetic leadership, aligning creative solutions with business metrics while advocating for users through lean UX principles and cross-functional collaboration. My passion is connecting user needs with business objectives through wireframing, prototyping, and inclusive design systems that leverage emerging technologies to shape future digital experiences. Currently focused on advancing design management, scaling AI-driven innovation, accessibility standards, and embedding design thinking across organizations. Technical expertise: Design systems architecture, heuristic evaluation, user research, information architecture, interaction design, usability testing, journey mapping—using Figma, FigJam, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Balsamiq, and AI platforms. Looking to partner with a design leader balancing strategic vision with technical expertise? Connect at ankitlad.1992@gmail.com