I’m Aditya, a Design Director with a decade of experience translating complex business strategy into scalable digital experiences.
I’m Aditya, a Design Director translating complex business strategy into scalable digital experiences.
I’m Aditya, a Design Director translating complex business strategy into scalable digital experiences.
I’m Aditya, a Design Director with a decade of experience translating complex business strategy into scalable digital experiences.
Currently leading Experience Design at UST.
Leading Experience Design at UST.
Currently leading Experience Design at UST.
Based in Pune, India
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Clients I've partnered with
Clients I've partnered with
10+ Years · 40+ Tracks
Led cross-functional initiatives from discovery to launch, aligning design decisions with measurable business outcomes.
10+ Years · 40+ Tracks
Led cross-functional initiatives from discovery to launch, aligning design decisions with measurable business outcomes.
Enterprise to Consumer
Developed solutions across enterprise, fintech, e-commerce, retail, e-learning, automotive and healthcare.
Enterprise to Consumer
Developed solutions across enterprise, fintech, e-commerce, retail, e-learning, automotive and healthcare.
Craft → Direction
Progressed from hands-on design to strategy and mentorship, scaling team capability and organisational impact.
Craft → Direction
Progressed from hands-on design to strategy and mentorship, scaling team capability and organisational impact.
Selected showcases
Selected showcases
Featured design work
Featured design work
About me in a minute
About me in a minute
Hi, I’m Aditya - a design leader with 10 years of experience shaping transformative digital experiences for both product-driven and service-led organisations.
As Design Director at UST, I lead end-to-end design strategy and execution - from facilitating high-impact stakeholder discussions to delivering enterprise-scale, human-centred solutions. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and craft, ensuring every concept is both visionary and flawlessly executed.
With a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from the MIT Institute of Design, my design philosophy is shaped by the principles of design thinking, a deep understanding of human behaviour, and a strategic approach to crafting meaningful experiences. Over the years, I’ve worked as both an individual contributor and a team leader, moving fluidly between big-picture vision and pixel-level detail to create intuitive, meaningful user experiences that drive measurable business impact.
Hi, I’m Aditya - a design leader with 10 years of experience shaping transformative digital experiences for both product-driven and service-led organisations.
As Design Director at UST, I lead end-to-end design strategy and execution - from facilitating high-impact stakeholder discussions to delivering enterprise-scale, human-centred solutions. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and craft, ensuring every concept is both visionary and flawlessly executed.
With a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from the MIT Institute of Design, my design philosophy is shaped by the principles of design thinking, a deep understanding of human behaviour, and a strategic approach to crafting meaningful experiences. Over the years, I’ve worked as both an individual contributor and a team leader, moving fluidly between big-picture vision and pixel-level detail to create intuitive, meaningful user experiences that drive measurable business impact.
Skills
Experience Design
Designs intuitive, end-to-end user journeys that balance functionality, delight, and business objectives.
Interaction Design
Creates engaging, seamless interactions that elevate usability and foster meaningful connections between users and products.
Design Leadership
Empowers teams to excel through mentorship, collaboration, and a focus on building a culture of design excellence.
Critical Thinking
Approaches complex problems with structured analysis and curiosity, uncovering deeper insights to inform thoughtful design decisions.
Design Strategy
Aligns user needs and business objectives, driving impactful design solutions that deliver measurable value.
Presentation
Communicates design ideas and narratives with clarity and impact, aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders around a shared vision.
Toolkit
Experience
Design Director
Design Director
Design Director
UST Global
UST
UST Global
Dec 2022 - Current
Dec 2022 - Current
UX Design Specialist
UX Design Specialist
UX Design Specialist
Dassault Systemes
Dassault Systemes
Dassault Systemes
June 2019 - Dec 2022
June 2019 - Dec 2022
Lead UX/UI Designer
Lead UX/UI Designer
Lead UX/UI Designer
Mindstix Software Labs
Mindstix Software Labs
May 2017 - June 2019
May 2017 - June 2019
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems
July 2016 - May 2017
July 2016 - May 2017
Product Design Intern
Product Design Intern
Product Design Intern
Mozaic Design Studio
Mozaic Design Studio
June 2015 - Jan 2016
June 2015 - Jan 2016
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Helping aspiring designers thrive has been a passion of mine, and I’ve had the privilege of mentoring many as they transitioned into their careers.
Helping aspiring designers thrive has been a passion of mine, and I’ve had the privilege of mentoring many as they transitioned into their careers.
Testimonials from my mentees
“It was really wonderful connecting with Aditya. He understood the crux of my career standpoint and helped me identify the crucial aspects necessary for growth in a workplace, especially in the beginning of my career.”
Student, Pune University
"Aditya shared many insights, resources, and words of encouragement during our session. He's thoughtful, experienced in his field, and passionate about his work. As a student and beginner in the UX design field, I'm grateful for Aditya's willingness to share his wisdom and experience with me."
Student, SheCodes and Coursera
"I was able to go over one of my case studies and Aditya gave me great advice on where to improve. I really appreciate his honesty and perspective on how to improve on my portfolio presentation. Anyone who might be stuck on their presentation will benefit from his perspective and insight!"
Research Coordinator, Boston Medical Center
"Really insightful, friendly & constructive session. Aditya has given me so many insights on how to build a portfolio. During our session, he touched upon so many topics, like industry expectations, selection criteria, and so on. He clarified my doubts about career planning & growth."
UX Designer, Beautosystems
"Aditya is definitely the kind of person that new or aspiring designers can look upto! I am delighted I took this session with him. His kind attitude encouraged me to be honest, and I received plenty of insights and feedback from him. I 'd undoubtedly schedule more appointments with him."
Student, School of Fashion Technology
"The session on portfolio building and interview strategies was incredibly insightful! The mentor provided valuable guidance on structuring my portfolio to highlight my strengths effectively and shared practical tips on confidently handling interviews. Thank you for your time and expertise!"
UX Designer at MITID, Pune
“It was really wonderful connecting with Aditya. He understood the crux of my career standpoint and helped me identify the crucial aspects necessary for growth in a workplace, especially in the beginning of my career.”
Student, Pune University
"Aditya shared many insights, resources, and words of encouragement during our session. He's thoughtful, experienced in his field, and passionate about his work. As a student and beginner in the UX design field, I'm grateful for Aditya's willingness to share his wisdom and experience with me."
Student, SheCodes and Coursera
"I was able to go over one of my case studies and Aditya gave me great advice on where to improve. I really appreciate his honesty and perspective on how to improve on my portfolio presentation. Anyone who might be stuck on their presentation will benefit from his perspective and insight!"
Research Coordinator, Boston Medical Center
"Really insightful, friendly & constructive session. Aditya has given me so many insights on how to build a portfolio. During our session, he touched upon so many topics, like industry expectations, selection criteria, and so on. He clarified my doubts about career planning & growth."
UX Designer, Beautosystems
"Aditya is definitely the kind of person that new or aspiring designers can look upto! I am delighted I took this session with him. His kind attitude encouraged me to be honest, and I received plenty of insights and feedback from him. I 'd undoubtedly schedule more appointments with him."
Student, School of Fashion Technology
"The session on portfolio building and interview strategies was incredibly insightful! The mentor provided valuable guidance on structuring my portfolio to highlight my strengths effectively and shared practical tips on confidently handling interviews. Thank you for your time and expertise!"
UX Designer at MITID, Pune
While design is my craft, this is how I unwind
While design is my craft, this is how I unwind
Filling sketchbooks with too many pens to justify
Budgeting for friends like it’s a superpower
Making fitness part of the everyday
Getting happily lost in a good book
Strumming through mistakes, one chord at a time
Strumming through mistakes, one chord at a time
Learning to checkmate without getting checkmated
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