Kashyap Rathod

About Me

I don't just design interfaces. I design the systems of thought that make organizations move better.

With 14 years shaping digital products and enterprise platforms across healthcare, retail, technology, and lifestyle, I've learned that the most valuable design work happens before the first pixel. It lives in the conversations, the frameworks, and the strategic clarity that makes execution inevitable.

I've led multidisciplinary teams at organizations ranging from global tech giants to emerging ventures, building the kind of design culture that compounds over time. My work doesn't just ship, it scales.

Design, to me, is leverage.It simplifies decisions, accelerates growth, and makes technology feel human.

Process & Philosophy

Human-Centric
Strategy

Rooting every product decision in deep user empathy. We don't just solve business problems; we eliminate human friction by understanding the emotional and behavioral drivers behind every interaction.

Cross-Functional
Synergy

True innovation doesn't happen in silos. I bridge the gap between design, engineering, and product management, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives converge into unified solutions.

Data-Informed
Intuition

Marrying qualitative insights with quantitative metrics. I leverage data to validate hypotheses and measure impact, while trusting seasoned design intuition to take necessary creative leaps.

Work Experience

PwCBangalore
Customer Experience Design Manager2020 - Present
HDFC BankMumbai
User Experience Design Manager2016 - 2020
Cafecrux Design AgencyMumbai
Freelance / Founder2015 - 2016
Shaadi.comMumbai
User Experience & Visual Designer2014 - 2015
BookMyShowMumbai
User Experience & Visual Designer2014 - 2014
Mobilox InnovationsMumbai
User Experience & Visual Designer2012 - 2014
Cognitio CommunicationsMumbai
Graphic Designer2012 - 2012

Community & Recognition

Technical Skills

Design

  • Figma
  • Sketch App
  • Adobe Suite

Collaboration

  • Miro
  • Mural
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Suite

Vibe Coding

  • Antigravity
  • Claude
  • Github
  • Vercel

AI Tools

  • Google Whisk
  • Google Gemini
  • Adobe Firefly
  • ChatGPT
  • Microsoft Copilot

Education & Certifications

Executive PG Certification in UI/UX Design

IIT Roorkee2023–2024

Bachelor's in Mass Media

Advertising & Media

University of Mumbai2012

Member & Certified

Interaction Design FoundationOngoing

Let's build something extraordinary

Whether you're scaling an enterprise platform, redefining a product experience, or just need a partner who can hold the vision while the work gets done. I'd love to hear what you're building.