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Empathy – Interfaces – Innovation – Ice Cream

Hi there! I’m Pranay 🙌 A designer who loves turning complex problems into simple, delightful experiences. I’ve designed apps, landing pages, and even AI products—because why not? My journey’s been a mix of engineering, car design, and product design, so I bring a little bit of everything to the table.

Fun fact: My Figma tabs are always open, and so is my food delivery app 🍕.

EAT - SLEEP - WORK - WORKOUT - REPEAT

Philosophies & Mantras I live by

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If you enjoy what you do, if you are interested in what you do, I really think that's the best situation.

Stan Lee

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© 2025 by Pranay Kayarkar. Never loose your cool.

Info

ADDRESS

Sonigara Estilo, Tathawade, Pune

India

PHONE

+91 7773915164

EMAIL

kayarkarpranay@gmail.com

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/pranay

kayarkar-61077283

Profile

Creative and user-focused Product Designer with a multidisciplinary background in mechanical engineering, automotive design, and digital product design. Currently pursuing an AI Product Management certification from UpGrad, I bring a user-centered mindset with a strong foundation in systems thinking and technical understanding. As the sole Product Designer for an AI productivity tool, I’ve transformed complex functionalities into seamless, intuitive experiences. Passionate about solving real-world problems through thoughtful design, I strive to build digital products that deliver impact and delight.

Soft Skills
  • User Empathy

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Logical Thinking

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Communication

Hard Skills
  • Figma Ai

  • Open AI

  • Lovable AI

  • Gemini

  • Photoshop

  • Blender

  • Google Analytics

  • Notion AI

  • SQL

Languages
  • English

  • Hindi

  • Marathi

  • Italian

HONORS AND AWARDS

Finalist - International Alfa Romeo

DTM Competition by Motors Grouping

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

The goal was to redesign the car Alfa Romeo DTM 155 V6Ti from aesthetic point of view. 

Cross - Forma Sport Design & Engineering Contest by Motors Grouping

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023

Undertook a year long intensive project focused on the

reimagination and comprehensive design of the car, demonstrating advanced skills in conceptualization, 3D modeling, rendering, and user centric automotive design.

Employment History
Product Designer, Hanabi Technologies
Sep 2023 - Till now
  • *Led end-to-end product design* for Hana, an AI-powered productivity tool, aligning *user-centered design* with *strategic business goals, resulting in a *25% increase in task completion rates* post-launch.

  • *Translated complex AI functionalities* into intuitive user experiences by leveraging *user research, journey mapping*, and behavioral insights.

  • *Designed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UIs* in *Figma*, supporting iterative development and faster stakeholder alignment.

  • *Conducted usability tests* and *synthesized findings* into actionable improvements—reducing drop-off rates by *18%* in key workflows.

  • *Collaborated cross-functionally* with *engineering, **AI scientists, and **product managers* to define *feature requirements*, track progress, and ensure delivery aligned with user goals and timelines.

  • Supported PM in *prioritizing design initiatives* within sprints, contributed to *product roadmap discussions*, and helped define success metrics based on usability and adoption.

UIUX Designer, Internship at Vilje Tech
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
  • Designed user interfaces for fitness, automotive, and auction web platforms

  • Emphasized usability and visual clarity, adapting design systems across domains

  • Created prototypes and design specifications for engineering handoff

Digital Designer, Freelancing
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
  • Produced 3D automotive visualizations and concept models using Blender and CAD tools

  • Specialized in exterior and interior sports car designs; enhanced skills in rendering and storytelling

Design Engineer, AUTO-mate India
May 2018 - Jun 2020
  • Designed assistive driving devices for physically challenged individuals

  • Engaged in user research and iterative prototyping to address specific accessibility needs

  • Modeled mechanical components using Autodesk Inventor and validated manufacturability

Capstone Project at UpGrad

Next Talent - AI-Powered Recruitment Solution

Feb 2025 - Till now
  • Led comprehensive product discovery and validation for "Nexa Talent, an AI-powered solution addressing college placement rates, skill gaps, and recruitment inefficiencies.

  • Conducted in-depth market and competitor research (including market sizing), defined a unique value proposition (UVP), and established core product hypotheses and objectives.

  • Spearheaded extensive user research, including developing interview questions, conducting interviews and surveys, and analyzing data to derive key insights; created detailed user personas and journey maps.

  • Translated research insights into actionable product designs, developing user flows, low-fidelity wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes and mockups.

  • Defined detailed product requirements by creating epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria following Gherkin's law for different user types.

  • Established key performance metrics, including a North Star metric, and applied the AARRR framework to devise targeted improvement strategies for user behavior, culminating in an elevator pitch.

Education
Post Graduate Certification Course
Product Management
Feb 2025 - Aug 2025

UpGrad Academy, Duke CE

Certified course
UX/UI Design from Scratch
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

Designerrs Academy, Hyderabad, India

Postgraduate Degree
One Year Course in Car Design Tools
Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

Scuola Politecnica di Design, Milan, Italy

Postgraduate Degree
CAD Engineering
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

CADCAM GURU Pvt Ltd., Pune, India

Bachelor’s Degree
Mechanical Engineering
Jun 2013 - May 2017

Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gondia, India

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