
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





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
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
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User Empathy
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Strategic Thinking
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Cross-functional Collaboration
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Logical Thinking
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
Hard Skills
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Figma Ai
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Open AI
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Lovable AI
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Gemini
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Photoshop
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Blender
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Google Analytics
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Notion AI
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SQL
Languages
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English
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Hindi
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Marathi
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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
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*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.
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*Translated complex AI functionalities* into intuitive user experiences by leveraging *user research, journey mapping*, and behavioral insights.
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*Designed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UIs* in *Figma*, supporting iterative development and faster stakeholder alignment.
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*Conducted usability tests* and *synthesized findings* into actionable improvements—reducing drop-off rates by *18%* in key workflows.
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*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.
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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
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Designed user interfaces for fitness, automotive, and auction web platforms
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Emphasized usability and visual clarity, adapting design systems across domains
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Created prototypes and design specifications for engineering handoff
Digital Designer, Freelancing
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
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Produced 3D automotive visualizations and concept models using Blender and CAD tools
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Specialized in exterior and interior sports car designs; enhanced skills in rendering and storytelling
Design Engineer, AUTO-mate India
May 2018 - Jun 2020
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Designed assistive driving devices for physically challenged individuals
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Engaged in user research and iterative prototyping to address specific accessibility needs
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Modeled mechanical components using Autodesk Inventor and validated manufacturability
Capstone Project at UpGrad
Next Talent - AI-Powered Recruitment Solution
Feb 2025 - Till now
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Led comprehensive product discovery and validation for "Nexa Talent, an AI-powered solution addressing college placement rates, skill gaps, and recruitment inefficiencies.
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Conducted in-depth market and competitor research (including market sizing), defined a unique value proposition (UVP), and established core product hypotheses and objectives.
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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.
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Translated research insights into actionable product designs, developing user flows, low-fidelity wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes and mockups.
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Defined detailed product requirements by creating epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria following Gherkin's law for different user types.
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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