Publication
New Realities: VR, AR, MR, and the Future of Design
https://www.toptal.com/designers/product-design/vr-ar-mr-the-future-of-design
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Designer
North Haven, CT, United States
Toptal member since June 29, 2017
Bio
Himanshu is a digital art director who's experienced in crafting UX/UI designs both onsite and remotely. In his career, he's worked for many New York advertising agencies for brands as diverse as Nikon, Samsung, Verizon, Lincoln, American Express, Travelers, Delta, GE, Heineken, IBM, Kraft, Deutsche Bank, Revlon, Sirius, and more. He has worked with small startups doing innovative work and directly with clients through a consultancy practice.
Portfolio
Sage One Website, Sage Hub: A Touchscreen Application, and Sage Listens: iPhone App
WebsitesVisual DesignInteraction Design (IxD)Digital DesignAppsWeb Marketing
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)
Mobile UXUX ProcessUX Thinking
Experience
- Digital Advertising - 16 years
- Adobe Photoshop - 16 years
- Adobe Illustrator - 16 years
- UX Process - 10 years
- Adobe InDesign - 10 years
- Figma - 2 years
- Sketch - 2 years
- InVision - 1 year
Tools
- Adobe Illustrator
- InVision
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Sketch
Work Experience
Creative Director
2008 - PRESENT
RGB Matter
- Acted as a consultant for a variety of companies in user experience, design, and advertising. Used his expertise to craft interactive experiences that inform, delight, inspire, persuade, and to deliver on business goals.
- Conceptualized and created an immersive launch event experience to highlight the stories, images, and functionality of the anniversary platform for American Express Travel. For their 100th anniversary, American Express Travel launched Journeymakers: a new digital campaign and platform that recognizes the special people behind every travel moment.
- Worked on digital communication projects for General Motor's Lincoln Car; had a great experience with the brand and people working there.
- Worked on an advertising campaign for a shingles' vaccine. Each year, about 600,000 Americans are diagnosed with it.
- Worked on digital marketing for Verizon.
- Led the design of world's first loan application on Facebook that got coverage in Wired magazine. Created the UX/UI design for the back-end web application for this product.
- Led the consumer and HCP digital efforts for Vivus: Qsymia (a weight loss medication) which included an iPad app, banner ads, email marketing, and interactive exhibition panels.
- Created responsive website designs for the mobile and tablet for Genentech brands (Avastin, Actemra, Lucentis) and Pfizer brands (SOMAVERT).
- Led the art-direction and creative direction for all sorts of companies and brands.
- Worked on branding, interaction design, media advertising, and the UI/UX for the top global brands, local small brands, and everything in between for last 16+ years.
Technologies: OmniGraffle, InVision, Sketch, Adobe CC, iOS, Reviews, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Product Consultant, Product Design, Brand Strategy, Design Workshops, Branding, Stakeholder Management, Luxury, UX Design, UI Design, Figma, CX Strategy, Design Leadership, Leadership, UX Leadership, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presentations, Design Strategy, UX Strategy, Marketing Design, Social Media Design, Brand Positioning, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing Strategy, Luxury Goods, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Branded Content, Content Creation, Content Design, Brand Design, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Gemini, Content
Vice President Creative
2016 - 2017
Ampology
- Acted as the creative leader for the digital experience and brand development projects.
- Worked for a variety of clients including Party City, Diamond Resorts, and more.
- Created a digital product for Party City as its UX lead.
Technologies: OmniGraffle, InVision, Sketch, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Design
Senior Director, Creative
2016 - 2016
Travelers Insurance
- Collaborated on work with several internal departments on digital projects: enterprise digital marketing, user experience, personal insurance marketing, business insurance marketing, corporate marketing, and more.
- Acted as the digital design representative in Travelers Digital Center of Excellence leadership team—evolving the new digital brand style for the company.
- Worked collaboratively with several internal departments on digital projects: enterprise digital marketing, user experience, personal insurance marketing, business insurance marketing, corporate marketing, and more.
- Led the creatives on designing an online e-learning course for insurance agents.
- Acted as the UX lead on evaluating current website experience for the "Prepare and Prevent" section and in redesigning it.
Technologies: OmniGraffle, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Design
Senior Consultant UX/UI
2015 - 2016
Synechron
- Tasked with leading the UX/UI work for a variety of clients and projects.
- Helped to build an internal global data management application that provides timely, complete and accurate responses to data requests to efficiently manage an ocean of data for Deutsche Bank. It was a complex, multimillion-dollar project.
- Gathered requirements, created a new architecture, designed and built the solution to ensure that Deutsche Bank’s data assets were indexed, classified and catalogued with an associated governance and control model.
- Streamlined the user experience of EverBank's CRM system.
- Designed a "better way of doing important things" through a visual design solution. The design solution saves time for EverBank by creating logical organization, limiting distractions, and creating a visual hierarchy of content.
Technologies: OmniGraffle, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Freelance Creative Director
2014 - 2015
Wit+Mind
- Worked on an awesome insurance product launch for 2015—branding, responsive web design, application UI design, and mobile app design.
- Performed digital design work for Sage Software Inc.
- Created an iPad application design for AXA Financial Services. The goal was to create a design so that financial advisors could use the app to entice their clients into using AXA's variable annuities and retirement plans.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Associate Creative Director
2013 - 2013
Havas Worldwide
- Worked on digital initiatives for IBM Social Business, IBM Midsize Business Solutions, IBM Risk Analytics, IBM Research, IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM Information on Demand, IBM Security Systems divisions, and IBM Design Lab projects.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Associate Creative Director
2011 - 2012
MWW Group
- Led the social media and brand development digital projects for a variety of clients: Nikon, Sara Lee Brands (Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean), and Samsung Mobile.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Creative Lead
2006 - 2011
Epsilonium
- Led the creative direction on digital projects for a variety of clients: Thomson Reuters, ASML, AZ.gov, NYC.gov, University of Michigan, AZ State University, FRAM, and Birds Eye Voila!
- Developed and managed the internet marketing strategy, concept, design, and production of complex applications and websites for over 50 clients.
- Created the agency’s corporate identity, marketing program, and materials.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Art Director
2001 - 2006
Digitas
- Worked on interactive projects for General Motors, Kodak, Snickers, GE, Eastern Mountain Sports, Citibank, Heineken, IBM, Kraft, Pfizer, Merrill Lynch, Dice, Revlon, Sirius, Delta, Bunge, and AOL.
Technologies: Logo Design, Flash, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Other Experience
Education
1998 - 2000
Master's Degree in Advertising Design
Syracuse University - Syracuse, New York, USA
1991 - 1996
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
National Institute of Design - Ahmedabad, India
Certifications
JULY 2024 - PRESENT
Accredited UX Professional
International Accreditation Program for UX Professionals
Skills
Tools
Adobe Illustrator, OmniGraffle, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Sketch, Adobe CC, Flash
Platforms
MacOS, iOS, Apple Watch, Figma
Industry Expertise
Marketing, Luxury Goods, Education
Other
Digital, Web Design, Web UX, UX Process, App UX, Websites, Apps, Ad Campaigns, Paid Advertising, Digital Advertising, Email Design, Banner Ads, Website Redesign, Design, UX Thinking, App UI, Ad Design, Interaction Design (IxD), Logo Design, Visual Design, UX Prototyping, Wireframing, UX Design, Interactive Design, Mobile App Design, Reviews, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Product Consultant, Product Design, Brand Strategy, Design Workshops, Branding, Stakeholder Management, CX Strategy, Design Leadership, Leadership, UX Leadership, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Presentations, Design Strategy, UX Strategy, Marketing Design, Social Media Design, Brand Positioning, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing Strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Branded Content, Content Creation, Content Design, Brand Design, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Gemini, Content, Smart Watches, WatchOS UI, Luxury, Financial UX, Financial Data, Mobile Banking, Mobile UX, Apple Watch Design, Digital Design, E-learning, Training, Web App Design, Web App UX, Web App UI, Responsive, Digital Product Design, UI Design, UX Audits, Content Management Systems (CMS), Training & Training Content Development, Web Marketing, Advertising Design, Strategy, UX Architecture, UX Management, Graphic Design, UX Branding
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