Palak Sanghani
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Toptal member since May 11, 2020
An artist at heart, a brand strategist in mind, and a craftsman in spirit, Palak is a learner, reimaginer, and maker who wants to build products that "scratch the itch." She is a designer with an engineer's brain and a decade of experience working with emerging companies to build brands, delightful digital products, and web experiences. She is inspired by people and their stories and is passionate about creating a modern functional design that provokes human emotion and has a lasting impression.
Portfolio
Applause Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Marwadi Mutual Funds
GoCrackIt
Immaginn App
Helix Tech
Thinkering
The Unscripted Life
Work Experience
Lead Product Designer
ThoughtSpot
- Led information architecture, user research, interface design, interaction design, and experience design for ThoughtSpot's dashboards.
- Worked on the documentation and component library for ThoughtSpot's design system—Radiant.
- Designed Android and iOS apps for ThoughtSpot so business users could have the power of Thoughtspot in their hands on the go. Now, users can find insights that help them make better decisions and share them instantly.
- Designed ThoughtSpot's interactive live dashboards with cross filters, saved presets for groups of filter values, tabs for better organizing, edit mode to reorganize and resize tiles, and notes for a storytelling experience.
Product Designer
Directi Group
- Worked on comprehensive design for the Flock app, a team messenger and online collaboration platform, from product architecture, system design, and interaction design to visual design. This resulted in a seamless user experience and increased user engagement.
- Designed a powerful suite of business collaboration tools within the Flock app, including notes, reminders, calendar, and more, to optimize project management and enhance team productivity.
- Contributed to a comprehensive component library and design system for the Flock app's web and mobile platforms, ensuring consistency and efficiency in design implementation across different devices and platforms.
- Contributed to the design of a suite of business collaboration tools within the Flock app, which significantly improved user productivity and streamlined team communication and collaboration.
UI/UX Designer
Opposite
- Spearheaded UI/UX projects for a diverse range of clients, ensuring seamless user experiences across mobile and web platforms through user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
- Revolutionized The Ken's web presence. Led the conceptualization and execution of a new visual language for The Ken's digital platforms, resulting in an increase in user engagement and user retention within the 1st month of implementation.
- Elevated Simba Beer's advertising. Directed the motion design strategy for Simba Beer's advertising campaign, creating visually stunning and impactful content, including theatrical trailers that increased the brand's awareness.
- Contributed to innovative packaging design for Sugar Cosmetics. Designed innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions for Sugar Cosmetics, ensuring product differentiation and enhancing shelf visibility in competitive retail environments.
- Mentored interns and junior designers, providing guidance and support in their professional development. Managed projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.
Education
Master's Degree in Communication Design
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology - Gujarat, India
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Darshan Institute of Engineering and Technology - Gujarat, India
Certifications
Procreate Super Course
Udemy
Skills
Tools
Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision App, Marvel App, Principle, Illustrator CC, Zeplin, InVision, Marvel, Miro, Sketch 2
Platforms
Mobile, Figma, Android, Web, iOS, Adobe Suite
Industry Expertise
Healthcare, Technology, Education, Travel & Leisure
Other
Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, Web UI Design, Web UX Design, UI Design, UX Design, User Personas, Personas, Responsive Web Design (RWD), User Experience (UX), Mobile Design, Visual Design, Data Visualization, Web Design, Information Architecture (IA), Prototyping, Product Design, Mobile UI, Mobile UX, Web App Design, Web App UI, Web App UX, Wireframing, Web UX, Web UI, SaaS Design, User Flows, User Journey Maps, Rapid Prototyping, Dashboard Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), User Interface (UI), Interaction Design (IxD), Finance, Travel, SaaS, eCommerce, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, eCommerce Design, Branding, Illustration, Design Sprints, Design Language, Microinteractions, Responsive Design, Entrepreneurship, Website Redesign, iOS App Design, Android App Design, Kids, Material Design, Career Coaching, App UI, Storytelling, Interactive UI, App UX, Mobile Apps, Electric Vehicles, Bike Rentals, Rentals, Motion Design, Brand Design, Framer, Notion, Design, Computer Science, Websites, Responsive UI, Home Entertainment
Experience
- Adobe Creative Suite - 9 years
- Sketch - 7 years
- Motion Design - 7 years
- Brand Design - 7 years
- User Experience (UX) - 7 years
- User Interface (UI) - 7 years
- Figma - 5 years
- InVision App - 5 years
Tools
- Sketch
- Adobe Creative Suite
- InVision App
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