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PRODUCT DESIGNER
PRODUCT DESIGNER
PRODUCT DESIGNER
PRODUCT DESIGNER
& UX RESEARCHER
& UX RESEARCHER
& UX RESEARCHER
& UX RESEARCHER
Milan
Portsmouth
2026
2026
2026
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Digital Twin Customer Modeling
Digital Twin Customer Modeling↗
Digital Twin Customer Modeling↗
I shaped an AI platform that builds dynamic customer models from fragmented data. Leading product strategy, designed the core UX, and built interactive prototypes using vibe coding that translated complex ML outputs into actionable insights.
I shaped an AI platform that builds dynamic customer models from fragmented data. Leading product strategy, designed the core UX, and built interactive prototypes using vibe coding that translated complex ML outputs into actionable insights.
I shaped an AI platform that builds dynamic customer models from fragmented data. Leading product strategy, designed the core UX, and built interactive prototypes using vibe coding that translated complex ML outputs into actionable insights.
Years
Years
Years
2024 - Present
2024 - Present
2024 - Present
Role
Role
Role
Lead Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
Scope
Scope
Product Strategy, UX/UI Design, Prototyping
Product Strategy, UX/UI Design, Prototyping
Unlocking New Opportunities for Engagement and Growth
Unlocking New Opportunities for Engagement and Growth↗
Unlocking New Opportunities for Engagement and Growth↗
Designing the first version of Sortizy cooking app. Built for Indian households, it unified recipe discovery, meal planning, and grocery management tailored to regional tastes and cultural context.
Designing the first version of Sortizy cooking app. Built for Indian households, it unified recipe discovery, meal planning, and grocery management tailored to regional tastes and cultural context.
Designing the first version of Sortizy cooking app. Built for Indian households, it unified recipe discovery, meal planning, and grocery management tailored to regional tastes and cultural context.
Year
Year
Year
2021
2021
2021
Role
Role
Role
Lead UI Designer, UX Consultant
Lead UI Designer, UX Consultant
Scope
Scope
Scope
UX/UI Design, Design System, Prototyping
UX/UI Design, Design System, Prototyping
Recognition
Recognition
Top ten essential app of the year 2021- Google Play store
Top ten essential app of the year 2021- Google Play store
Evolving the cognitive development in children
Minerva was my thesis project a synthesis of everything I'd learned about interaction design. Built for children aged 6–10, it develops cognitive skills through movement, not screens. I designed the full experience: spatial challenges, emotional exploration, and real-time feedback systems. Thinking through action.
Years
2023-2024
Role
Lead UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Interaction Design
SETUP
+
Dual projectors transform floor and wall into one seamless space. Kinect tracks full-body movement. Pharus laser tracking system handles precise positioning. The environment responds to every gesture in real time technology invisible, experience fully embodied.
SPATIAL & EXECUTIVE TRAINING
+
Three core activities. Emotional exploration builds empathy through gesture. "Floor is Lava" sharpens spatial awareness and quick decisions. ECO System Restoration teaches cause and effect through collaboration. Every action transforms the environment. Learning through play, not instruction.
FEEDBACK & IMPACT
+
No points. No scores. Progress shows through story, character growth, and a changing environment. Kids see the impact of their actions immediately—building intrinsic motivation. Early testing showed gains in emotional recognition, spatial coordination, and cognitive flexibility.
Evolving the cognitive development in children
Minerva was my thesis project a synthesis of everything I'd learned about interaction design. Built for children aged 6–10, it develops cognitive skills through movement, not screens. I designed the full experience: spatial challenges, emotional exploration, and real-time feedback systems. Thinking through action.
Years
2023-2024
Role
Lead UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Interaction Design
SETUP
Dual projectors transform floor and wall into one seamless space. Kinect tracks full-body movement. Pharus laser tracking system handles precise positioning. The environment responds to every gesture in real time technology invisible, experience fully embodied.
SPATIAL & EXECUTIVE TRAINING
Three core activities. Emotional exploration builds empathy through gesture. "Floor is Lava" sharpens spatial awareness and quick decisions. ECO System Restoration teaches cause and effect through collaboration. Every action transforms the environment. Learning through play, not instruction.
FEEDBACK & IMPACT
No points. No scores. Progress shows through story, character growth, and a changing environment. Kids see the impact of their actions immediately—building intrinsic motivation. Early testing showed gains in emotional recognition, spatial coordination, and cognitive flexibility.
Evolving the cognitive development in children
Minerva was my thesis project a synthesis of everything I'd learned about interaction design. Built for children aged 6–10, it develops cognitive skills through movement, not screens. I designed the full experience: spatial challenges, emotional exploration, and real-time feedback systems. Thinking through action.
Years
2023-2024
Role
Lead UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Interaction Design
SETUP
+
Dual projectors transform floor and wall into one seamless space. Kinect tracks full-body movement. Pharus laser tracking system handles precise positioning. The environment responds to every gesture in real time technology invisible, experience fully embodied.
SPATIAL & EXECUTIVE TRAINING
+
Three core activities. Emotional exploration builds empathy through gesture. "Floor is Lava" sharpens spatial awareness and quick decisions. ECO System Restoration teaches cause and effect through collaboration. Every action transforms the environment. Learning through play, not instruction.
FEEDBACK & IMPACT
+
No points. No scores. Progress shows through story, character growth, and a changing environment. Kids see the impact of their actions immediately—building intrinsic motivation. Early testing showed gains in emotional recognition, spatial coordination, and cognitive flexibility.
Evolving the cognitive development in children
Minerva was my thesis project a synthesis of everything I'd learned about interaction design. Built for children aged 6–10, it develops cognitive skills through movement, not screens. I designed the full experience: spatial challenges, emotional exploration, and real-time feedback systems. Thinking through action.
Years
2023-2024
Role
Lead UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Interaction Design
SETUP
Dual projectors transform floor and wall into one seamless space. Kinect tracks full-body movement. Pharus laser tracking system handles precise positioning. The environment responds to every gesture in real time technology invisible, experience fully embodied.
SPATIAL & EXECUTIVE TRAINING
Three core activities. Emotional exploration builds empathy through gesture. "Floor is Lava" sharpens spatial awareness and quick decisions. ECO System Restoration teaches cause and effect through collaboration. Every action transforms the environment. Learning through play, not instruction.
FEEDBACK & IMPACT
No points. No scores. Progress shows through story, character growth, and a changing environment. Kids see the impact of their actions immediately—building intrinsic motivation. Early testing showed gains in emotional recognition, spatial coordination, and cognitive flexibility.
HobNob: The essence for team work!
The shift to remote work during COVID erased informal connection. New hires joined teams they'd never meet in person. Hobnob addresses that gap a platform for genuine bonding through shared moments, making onboarding feel less isolated.
Years
2023
Role
UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Branding, Prototyping
BREAKING THE ICE, DIGITALLY
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Starting remote feels isolating. Hobnob eases the awkwardness with icebreaker games and low pressure activities. No formal intros. No forced networking. Just playful moments that make connection feel natural.
CONNECTING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
+
The games are just the start. Hobnob sustains connection through ongoing casual interaction outside Slack threads and status meetings. Designed to fit naturally into remote workflows without adding friction.
CULTURE INSIGHTS & ADMIN TOOLS
+
Hobnob also gives admins visibility into engagement participation trends, activity performance, connection gaps across teams. Not just a social tool. A feedback loop for building healthier remote culture.
HobNob: The essence for team work!
The shift to remote work during COVID erased informal connection. New hires joined teams they'd never meet in person. Hobnob addresses that gap a platform for genuine bonding through shared moments, making onboarding feel less isolated.
Years
2023
Role
UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Branding, Prototyping
BREAKING THE ICE, DIGITALLY
Starting remote feels isolating. Hobnob eases the awkwardness with icebreaker games and low pressure activities. No formal intros. No forced networking. Just playful moments that make connection feel natural.
CONNECTING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
The games are just the start. Hobnob sustains connection through ongoing casual interaction outside Slack threads and status meetings. Designed to fit naturally into remote workflows without adding friction.
CULTURE INSIGHTS & ADMIN TOOLS
Hobnob also gives admins visibility into engagement participation trends, activity performance, connection gaps across teams. Not just a social tool. A feedback loop for building healthier remote culture.
HobNob: The essence for team work!
The shift to remote work during COVID erased informal connection. New hires joined teams they'd never meet in person. Hobnob addresses that gap a platform for genuine bonding through shared moments, making onboarding feel less isolated.
Years
2023
Role
UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Branding, Prototyping
BREAKING THE ICE, DIGITALLY
+
Starting remote feels isolating. Hobnob eases the awkwardness with icebreaker games and low pressure activities. No formal intros. No forced networking. Just playful moments that make connection feel natural.
CONNECTING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
+
The games are just the start. Hobnob sustains connection through ongoing casual interaction outside Slack threads and status meetings. Designed to fit naturally into remote workflows without adding friction.
CULTURE INSIGHTS & ADMIN TOOLS
+
Hobnob also gives admins visibility into engagement participation trends, activity performance, connection gaps across teams. Not just a social tool. A feedback loop for building healthier remote culture.
HobNob: The essence for team work!
The shift to remote work during COVID erased informal connection. New hires joined teams they'd never meet in person. Hobnob addresses that gap a platform for genuine bonding through shared moments, making onboarding feel less isolated.
Years
2023
Role
UX/UI Designer
Scope
UX/UI Design, Branding, Prototyping
BREAKING THE ICE, DIGITALLY
Starting remote feels isolating. Hobnob eases the awkwardness with icebreaker games and low pressure activities. No formal intros. No forced networking. Just playful moments that make connection feel natural.
CONNECTING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
The games are just the start. Hobnob sustains connection through ongoing casual interaction outside Slack threads and status meetings. Designed to fit naturally into remote workflows without adding friction.
CULTURE INSIGHTS & ADMIN TOOLS
Hobnob also gives admins visibility into engagement participation trends, activity performance, connection gaps across teams. Not just a social tool. A feedback loop for building healthier remote culture.
Product Designer based in the UK, Master's in UX Design from NABA, Milan. 5+ years of turning complex problems into experiences that feel effortless.
*Mechanical Engineer in disguise.
Product Designer based in the UK, Master's in UX Design from NABA, Milan. 5+ years of turning complex problems into experiences that feel effortless.
*Mechanical Engineer in disguise.
Product Designer based in the UK, Master's in UX Design from NABA, Milan. 5+ years of turning complex problems into experiences that feel effortless.
*Mechanical Engineer in disguise.
Some projects start before the product. I've helped brands find their voice, shape their visual identity, and create systems that hold together across touchpoints.
Paper Rocket Studio
Print based design studio known for handmade home decor.
Product designer with 5+ years of experience and a Master's in UX Design from NABA Milan.
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering taught me systems thinking. Design gave me a better way to use it. Currently based in the UK.
Some projects start before the product. I've helped brands find their voice, shape their visual identity, and create systems that hold together across touchpoints.
Sept, 2023
Sept, 2023
Sept, 2023
Nomination UX Design Award: Hobnob↗
Nomination UX Design Award: Hobnob↗
Nomination UX Design Award: Hobnob↗
Hobnob earned a coveted spot in the renowned UX Design Awards under the New Talent section! This recognition affirms our steadfast commitment to creating outstanding user experiences that enchant and satisfy.
Hobnob earned a coveted spot in the renowned UX Design Awards under the New Talent section! This recognition affirms our steadfast commitment to creating outstanding user experiences that enchant and satisfy.
Hobnob earned a coveted spot in the renowned UX Design Awards under the New Talent section! This recognition affirms our steadfast commitment to creating outstanding user experiences that enchant and satisfy.
Dec, 2021
Dec, 2021
Dec, 2021
Top ten essential app of the year 2021- Google Play store: Sortizy Recipe app↗
Top ten essential app of the year 2021- Google Play store: Sortizy Recipe app↗
Top ten essential app of the year 2021- Google Play store: Sortizy Recipe app↗
Sortizy Recipe App was named one of the Top Ten Essential Apps of the Year 2021 by the Google Play Store! This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to delivering an exceptional culinary experience to our users.
Sortizy Recipe App was named one of the Top Ten Essential Apps of the Year 2021 by the Google Play Store! This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to delivering an exceptional culinary experience to our users.
Sortizy Recipe App was named one of the Top Ten Essential Apps of the Year 2021 by the Google Play Store! This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to delivering an exceptional culinary experience to our users.
Dec, 2020
Dec, 2020
Dec, 2020
IF Design Award - dhyana↗
IF Design Award - dhyana↗
IF Design Award - dhyana↗
Dhyana was honoured with the prestigious iF Design Award 2020 for its exceptional wearable and mobile app. Recognised by the esteemed international iF Jury, our winning entry was hailed as among the finest designs of the year.
Dhyana was honoured with the prestigious iF Design Award 2020 for its exceptional wearable and mobile app. Recognised by the esteemed international iF Jury, our winning entry was hailed as among the finest designs of the year.
Dhyana was honoured with the prestigious iF Design Award 2020 for its exceptional wearable and mobile app. Recognised by the esteemed international iF Jury, our winning entry was hailed as among the finest designs of the year.
OUTCOMES
Think of all the cool stuff we could accomplish together.
balagopalanvishal@gmail.com
@vishal-balagopalan
Think of all the cool stuff we could accomplish together.
balagopalanvishal@gmail.com
@vishal-balagopalan
OUTCOMES
Think of all the cool stuff we could accomplish together.
balagopalanvishal@gmail.com
@vishal-balagopalan
Think of all the cool stuff we could accomplish
together.
Paper Rocket Studio
Print based design studio known for handmade home decor.