Designing digital experiences that feel

human & effortless

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Shantanu

Product Designer

B2B SaaS

B2C

3+

Years of Experience

Fintech, Healthcare, Insurance

Discovery, User Feedback

Recent

Conversational AI

Industry Projects

Redesigned AI Chatbot Conversations to Feel More Human, Helpful, and Supportive

Research & Design

Industry Project

Redesigned Alexa’s Hunches Feedback Flow to Improve Visibility and Adoption

Design & Strategy

Industry Project

Minimizing Handover & Dev Delays by 40% Through a Robust Design System Component Library

Shipped

Design Systems

Built 0→1 Document Management System, Used by 4000+ Users, Reducing Non-Compliance

B2B SaaS

Shipped

Enterprise

Helping People Compare and Discuss Products In-store and with Remote Collaborators

Prototyping

Interaction Design

Shipped

Enterprise Web Application

Revamped Project Management with a Tool That Boosted Team Efficiency by 25%

  • What it's like
    working with me

    Some kind words

  • Shantanu expertly led the UX design phase of the project, demonstrating a rapid understanding of project needs. His delivery turnaround time was notably efficient, significantly exceeding expectations. He also ensured a smooth onboarding process for a new team member who joined the project later. Overall, he proved to be a fantastic and reliable associate.

    Indrajeet Chatterjee

    Project Manager, Cognizant

  • You can tell Shantanu is someone who's genuinely interested in learning and getting better. His growth mindset fuels his meticulous approach to design, and he really takes ownership of his projects. His expertise was a real asset in developing our products. With his curiosity and adaptability, any organization would be lucky to have him.

    Ankit Parasher

    Co-Founder, Salt Pe (YC W'22)

  • Shantanu is a natural storyteller. He weaves research, data and solutions into compelling narratives for the audiences. Shantanu distinguished himself through his critical thinking and exceptionally well-researched work. I am highly impressed by his due diligence in preparing for the design research and his ability to handle qualitative data.

    Shubha Shrivastava

    Senior UX Researcher, Medtronic

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