Enterprise × Design Systems × AI Native UX

Leveling up
human
experiences.

I design simple, intuitive and impactful digital products across healthcare, aviation, telecom, B2B commerce and more. Turning complex challenges into seamless experiences.

11Years ExperienceDeep expertise.
12IndustriesCross-domain.
70MPeople ImpactedReal impact.

Design / Build / Learn / Repeat

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Featured Clients

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Mission Select

Different worlds.
One design mindset.

I've designed across healthcare, aviation, telecom, B2B commerce, real estate and gaming — solving complex problems where every decision matters.

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Mission 01Complex
Vector: Enterprise Airline Retail Order Management preview
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600+Aircrafts
90+Supply Bases
1000+Enterprise Users

Vector: Enterprise Airline Retail Order Management

A legacy desktop system rebuilt as a web platform, so stock moves between supply bases are visible as they happen rather than at shift end.

AviationSupply ChainB2BEnterprise
Mission 02High Impact
myGP: Telecom Self Service Ecosystem preview
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70M+Subscribers
2025Telecom Excellence Award

myGP: Telecom Self Service Ecosystem

Recharge, billing, rewards and agent operations in one platform, serving consumers, retail agents and business accounts across two languages.

TelecomB2CConsumer
Mission 03Complex
PGR Infra: Real Estate Platform & AI Search Visibility preview
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CMSFull Website
AI SEOVisibility in LLM’s

PGR Infra: Real Estate Platform & AI Search Visibility

Designed, built and shipped solo, with an AI assistant that answers only from published content and a CMS the client runs without a developer.

Real EstateB2CConsumer
Mission 04High Impact
Blue Tree: Patient Support & Care Access preview
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40k+Patients
5k+Doctors
2025Best Tech Award

Blue Tree: Patient Support & Care Access

Enrolment, medicines and therapy scheduling moved off phone calls and clinic visits, in five languages, including a path for patients with no digital documents.

HealthcareB2CPatient Support
Mission 05High Impact
Global Patient Care Operations Platform preview
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16Countries
150kPatients
GlobalLocal Compliance

Global Patient Care Operations Platform

One operating picture for care teams across 16 countries, so a patient's status reads the same wherever the team sits.

HealthcareB2BEnterprise
Mission 06High Impact
Bridging Diabetes Care & Wearable Fitness preview
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Apple WatchWearable fitness
IPL 2021Fitness Partner

Bridging Diabetes Care & Wearable Fitness

Glucose, medication, diet and activity in one visual language, with colour banded ranges in place of raw clinical numbers.

Fitness & WellnessB2CConsumer

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Level Up

Helping designers unlock their next level.

Since starting as a UX Trainer for the Simplilearn–IIIT Bangalore program in 2023, I’ve mentored across 20+ bootcamps and professional programs with UpGrad, Caltech, HP Romania, and Tutorac. I turn UX education into practical, industry-driven experiences, helping designers build real skills, confidence and careers.

Because when designers grow, better products — and a more human future — become possible.

0+Designers MentoredFrom beginners to professionals
0+Learners ImpactedAcross programs and bootcamps
0+Hrs of MentoringMentoring, workshops and sessions
0+CollaborationsWith leading organizations

Featured collaborations

Level Up Together

Guiding designers.
Building brighter tomorrows.

Recognized among the top 5% of mentors on Topmate.

Endorsements

Trusted by teams,
valued by learners.

Feedback from industry collaborators and bootcamp alumni who have worked with me across projects, programs, and mentoring engagements.

Client
“Karthik was a fantastic partner to the engineering and business teams throughout the Product Enrichment/MDM project. He delivered high-fidelity Figma designs that strictly followed our standards, demonstrated exceptional receptiveness to feedback, and successfully simplified complex data into a much cleaner, modernized UI that vastly improved the overall user experience.”

Venkat Gorrepati

Sr. Director – Software Engineering · ATD

Client
“Karthik has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into easily digestible lessons. Thanks to his guidance, I improved not just my technical skills but developed a deeper understanding of user-centered design.”

Alida-Lelia Ionescu

UI/UX Designer / Capability Lead

Client
“I can confidently say that Karthik is an amazing UX designer and leader. He turns complex ideas into designs that just make sense. He is a great mentor — always ready to help, share knowledge, and invest in the team's growth.”

Manoja Cherukupalli, HFI-CUA

Product Design Leader · ProArch

Client
“The delivery was very clear and the sessions really engaging. Rahul was very patient with us since we were a beginner group. He was a great trainer — sociable, funny, knowledgeable, and truly devoted to teach us.”

Larisa Bold

Product Owner · HP Romania

Client
“I found Karthik's teaching style easy to follow and very effective. He explained design concepts and Figma tools in a way that made them accessible, bringing a fun and relaxed vibe. He creates an enjoyable learning environment that keeps you motivated throughout.”

Catalin Florea

Frontend Developer · HP

Guild

Community & UX Presence

Actively engaging with the UX community through events, meetups, workshops, writing and more — learning, sharing and growing together.

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Award

Delivery Excellence Award 2023

Awarded the 'Delivery Excellence Award' at the 2023 Annual Event by the Sr. Vice President for consistently delivering high-quality projects, exceeding client expectations, and meeting critical timelines.

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Conference

UX India International Conference 2025

Honored to be part of UX India Conference 2025 in Hyderabad, a transformative experience that reshaped my perspective on design, AI, and leadership at scale.

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Workshop

HCD to AI Driven Multimodal UX Workshop

Conducted a workshop on Human Centered Design to AI Driven Multimodal UX, enabling participants to bridge traditional UX principles with emerging AI powered experiences.

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Curious about the journey?

Design wasn't a career choice. It was always who I was.

A decade of learning, unlearning, and evolving into design leadership.

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I’m a Product Design Manager and Consultant open to complex products, strategic challenges, and high-impact collaborations. Whether you have a project, idea, or just want to say hello — I’d love to connect.

Built on real problems, not just pixels.

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