Profile
Having worked on 30+ large-scale enterprise applications and researched another 200+, over a span of two decades, I have come up with a design and development framework with which I can deliver large-scale enterprise applications, complete with designs and front-end code, in a highly compressed timeline and with top quality. I can be very effective if you are looking for rapid product design and development to quickly go to market, enter a new business, modernise an existing system, or scale your MVP.
Roles I Can Fulfill
Domains I Have Experience In
Industries I Have Covered
Skills I Have Mastered
Tools I Am Familiar With
Technologies I Understand

Profile
Having worked on 30+ large-scale enterprise applications and researched another 200+, over a span of two decades, I have come up with a design and development framework with which I can deliver large-scale enterprise applications, complete with designs and front-end code, in a highly compressed timeline and with top quality. I can be very effective if you are looking for rapid product design and development to quickly go to market, enter a new business, modernise an existing system, or scale your MVP.
Roles I Can Fulfill
Domains I Have Experience In
Industries I Have Covered
Skills I Have Mastered
Tools I Am Familiar With
Technologies I Understand
Product Portfolio
Full UX Process - A Case Study
Work Experience
23+ Years
Contractor
Independent | 2014 - Present
Worked on 12+ large-scale enterprise applications across the globe for top companies, delivered impact, and received great feedback on each assignment.
Worked with large teams from all over the world and from different cultures. Worked under some of the top design leadership and learned the craft of operating design at scale in large cross-cultural teams.
Led several initiatives on all my projects, particularly related to design systems, operational practices, collaboration, and documentation.
Head of Product and Delivery
Volt X | 2024 - Present
Built a framework for delivering large-scale enterprise application design and development in 60 days flat with exceptional quality while reducing resource consumption.
Coordinated with AI/ML and Frontend teams to build the technology for the framework that delivers large amounts of design and development work almost instantaneously.
Utilised minimal resources to build the framework, promising exceptional ROI. Created the design for the framework and its components in a hands-on manner.
Curated and created quality synthetic data for the AI agent that produces designs and code for complex enterprise use cases in an automated and accurate manner.
Head of Design
Airtel | 2020 - 2024
Lead a team of 60+ talented designers with influence. Handled a portfolio of 15+ products for the company's internal and external use, including B2B and new business.
Created a design system from scratch based on the Atomic Design Principles. Evangelised the importance of consistency in product experience and adoption of the design system throughout the company.
Received top rating in the annual reviews and was promoted within a short period. My peers chose me to lead them, and I was made Head of Design for Airtel overall, whereas I joined as Head of Design for the B2B business.
Creative Director
Samsung | 2013 - 2014
Operated in an extremely fast-paced and large-scale deployment environment for maximum efficiency and accuracy. Created and controlled brand presence across all retail channels to establish brand ethos and boost sales.
Led several innovative projects in the retail design space. Integrated digital strategies into physical retail design environments.
Received the top rating from the leadership. I was trusted with the most important projects, and many of my designs and solutions were highly appreciated by the management.
Director
Greenstar | 2009 - 2012
Lead this small startup from the front as director. Assumed the responsibilities of product design, engineering and general management in the first half and later assumed the role of marketing and brand development. The company had a resounding success as a startup.
Principal Designer & Partner
The Moonshop | 2007 - 2009
Lead this small startup from the front as director. Assumed the responsibilities of product design, engineering and general management in the first half and later assumed the role of marketing and brand development. The company had a resounding success as a startup.
Lead Designer
Telserra | 2005 - 2007
Lead this small startup from the front as director. Assumed the responsibilities of product design, engineering and general management in the first half and later assumed the role of marketing and brand development. The company had a resounding success as a startup.
Associate Designer
Nexus Design | 2004 - 2005
Got picked by the visiting faculty to work for their company, halfway through the master's course. Assisted the lead designer and worked with top brands like Tag Heuer, Lladro, Reebok, CK and more for their retail design, VM, and product launch requirements in India.
Education & Certifications
Master of Design in Industrial Design
IIT Delhi, New Delhi | 2002 - 2004
The two-year program consisted of studies in design methods, aesthetics, ergonomics, design management, communication, and presentation skills, along with practical skills such as CAD, sketching, ideation, visualisation, and problem solving.
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
GCS, Lucknow | 1997 - 2002
Five years program consisted of studies in the principles of design, theory of design, color theory, presentation techniques, sketching, woodwork, project management, CAD, History of art, architecture and design, construction, business/design management.
Business Strategy
ISB, Ahmedabad | 2023
Five years program consisted of studies in the principles of design, theory of design, color theory, presentation techniques, sketching, woodwork, project management, CAD, History of art, architecture and design, construction, business/design management.
Reccomendations

Samantha Bailey Fast
Director of User-Centered Innovation at Surescripts
Prashant’s design leadership formed the foundation aesthetic for a major new product development initiative when we worked together. Most impressively, he was brought into the project once it was several months underway when we concluded that we needed more senior and seasoned user interface and interaction design talent. Prashant hit the ground running and adapted to our culture and the needs of the project with grace and agility. He was flexible and creative and his easy going style coupled with his formidable skills quickly won the trust and admiration of the team.

Peggy Thoeny
Head of User Experience, Tool Services Business Unit at HILTI
Prashant is a talented senior UX/UI Design professional. With his structured approach and strong analytical thinking, he successfully handles complex design challenges. He stays calm and focused in high pressure work environment and reliably delivers on time. I had the pleasure to work closely with Prashant during the past one and half years and experienced first-hand his “can-do” attitude and eagerness to continuously learn and stay up-to-date with his skills. He is highly capable to take on new topics quickly showing high flexibility and responsiveness in our fast changing set-up. He efficiently manages input from a wide range of stakeholders and is willing to go the extra mile to achieve alignment demonstrating strong ownership. Prashant is a great team player and enriches our distributed team with his inclusive, supportive and friendly way. I highly recommend him.

Carlos Limseob Chung
Managing Director, Cheil India
Prashant is a creative designer who evolved Cheil's Design capability to the next level. His way of approaching design is not only trendy but he also understands clients' needs and business strategies very well that reflected in his designs. Prashant can be a very strong marketing partner in many ways.

Brent LaRue
Co-founder, CPO @iollo, YC alum,☝️x exit, Olympian
Prashant is a self-starter with a wide range of product design skills. He is a great addition to any product development team. He is able to identify user pain points, work seamlessly with stakeholders, provide simple solutions to complex problems, and communicate clearly. It was a pleasure working with him for the last year and a half. He definitely elevated the quality and professionalism of our team.

Lalit Kumar Das
Distinguished Honorary Faculty at Department of Design, Delhi Technological University
Prashant is an excellent blend of empathy, imagination and skills. Empathy enables him to understand what his user, customer or client needs. Imagination enables him to search for the best solution and skill helps convert his imagination to reality. My best wishes.

Patrick McDonnel
Chief Executive Officer at VTX1 Companies
Prashant is a very creative individual who used his many talents in designing our company website and also designing the look and feel of our handheld mobile devices. His design work was not only efficient but also very well received by the end users. I would gladly rely on his skill set again given the need.

Vivek Kumar Arora
Director - Solutions Delivery at Fiera Capital & Former Board Member at SAFSS
I recommend Prashant for his talent, patience, dedication, commitment he demonstrated while working with me.

Manish Kharkwal
Head of Strategy at Gap Greater China
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Prashant on some interesting opportunities in Telserra, I found him to both understand complex technical issues as well as the business implications of those issues. Prashant is a gifted individual with a real passion for technology. He is able to identify alternatives that are both technically optimal as well as functionally appropriate. He always leaves a lasting “footprint”. I highly recommend Prashant and I look forward to working with him again.
Awards & Recognitions
Next-Gen PC Design, Microsoft
Winner of First Prize (Chairman’s Award)
This was an international competition with entries from over 3000 participants. I was declared the winner of the Chairman’s Award, where Mr. Bill Gates was personally involved in picking the winning entries. I was awarded a USD 50,000 cash prize and was flown to Vegas, United States, to showcase the design at CES.
Design for Wellness, Technogym
Top Ten Finalist
This competition was organised by Technogym along with Eindhoven University, Netherlands. Participants were to come up with design concepts for gym equipment that would combine the virtual and the physical world. I was chosen among the top 10 designers from many thousands from across the globe. We were flown to Phillips Headquarters in Eindhoven, where we presented our designs, participated in workshops, and learned from the leaders.
PC Design Competition, Fujitsu
Top Hundred Shortlist
Another international design competition that had participants from all over the world, the brief was to think free and come up with radical laptop computer ideas. I created a modular laptop with standalone devices as modules and was shortlisted in the top 100 from thousands of entries.
Other Notable Achievements
Scholorships
All India Rank 13 with 97 Percentile Score, CEED, IIT; Scholarship Award, IIT Delhi; Scholarship Award, GCA Lucknow