Vishal Ashok Daivadnya
Design Manager, UI UX Lead
Pune
Summary
Experienced UI/UX and Visual Design leader with 17+ years in digital design, specializing in AI-driven research, user-centered design, and product innovation. Expert in Lean UX, Design Thinking, and iterative methodologies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring, and delivering measurable outcomes using a blend of creativity and emerging technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Design Head (UI/UX)
Ciklum
Pune
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Drove UX strategy aligned with product and business goals
- Led 10+ member multidisciplinary team
- Oversaw delivery across major products (Mirion, First American, Demco, Vox Populi)
- Applied AI-assisted research and tools for rapid prototyping and feedback
Senior Visual Designer
Digital Group InfoTech
Pune
10.2013 - 07.2018
- Led product and marketing design for clients like Wolters Kluwer and 3RDi
- Built scalable, responsive UI systems
- Introduced creative automation techniques and visual consistency practices
Visual Designer
Indecomm Global Services
Pune
07.2007 - 10.2013
- Designed interactive learning tools and motion graphics
- Simplified complex data through visual storytelling
- Created consistent branding across platforms
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
01.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
AI-Driven UX Research & Design
Design Thinking, Empathy Mapping
Interaction Design, Wireframing, Prototyping
UX Strategy, Visual Design, Accessibility
Agile, Lean UX, Product Development
Project & Team Management
Certification
UX Research & Design – ProCreator Solutions
Accomplishments
- AI Tools: ChatGPT, UX Pilot, Readdy
- Design & Prototyping: Figma, FigJam, Visily, Uizard, Miro
- Creative & Branding: Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva
- Ideation & Testing: Uxpressia, Fontjoy, Khroma, Riverside
- Collaboration: Notion, Trello, Jira
Timeline
Design Head (UI/UX) - Ciklum
08.2018 - 01.2025
Senior Visual Designer - Digital Group InfoTech
10.2013 - 07.2018
Visual Designer - Indecomm Global Services
07.2007 - 10.2013
Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design
01.2001 - 05.2006
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Star of the Month: 2014, 2018, 2023 (Various UI/UX Projects)
- Team of the Quarter: 2016
- Project of the Quarter: 2024 (Mirion UI/UX Lead)
- Mentored junior designers, improving team performance & delivery
- Led successful conflict resolution and boosted collaborationProject of the quarter, 2024, Mirion, UI/UX Lead