WHO IS ANIRUDH
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Engineer to Experience Designer
From writing my first lines of code to crafting seamless digital journeys, my path has always been about discovering how people really use technology.
Engineering taught me to break down complexity; design taught me to build for humans. The fusion of both lets me create solutions that are equal parts logical and delightful.
Once a coder, now a designer, always chasing better ways to solve real problems.
Launches, Leadership, and Impact
Over the years, I’ve partnered with more than 20 startups and product teams, launching 15+ products that have reached millions.
My journey took me from UX intern to Head of Product Design, shaping solutions in foodtech, AI, finance, and education. Each experience honed my skills in leading teams and amplifying business impact through design.
Early Curiosity, Never-Ending Learning
I started designing in Photoshop at age 12 and never stopped experimenting, whether learning new tools, launching passion projects, or diving deep into UX research. Every project since has been a chance to uncover user truths and iterate toward excellence.
Curiosity & Adaptability Over Perfection
After spending years in the industry, one lesson stands out: Success isn’t about being the smartest person in the room, it’s about staying curious and adapting quickly.
The most meaningful breakthroughs I’ve made came not from knowing all the answers, but by asking better questions and remaining open to change. I believe being inquisitive, resilient, and adaptable is what fuels real growth, for products, teams, and myself.
After spending years in the industry, one lesson stands out: Success isn’t about being the smartest person in the room, it’s about staying curious and adapting quickly.
The most meaningful breakthroughs I’ve made came not from knowing all the answers, but by asking better questions and remaining open to change. I believe being inquisitive, resilient, and adaptable is what fuels real growth, for products, teams, and myself.
Collaboration Across Borders & Disciplines
I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, working alongside engineers, researchers, business owners, and marketing teams.
Workshops, standups, and sprint reviews helped transform ambiguous challenges into shared success. My mentoring experience, from Adplist to LottieFiles, connects me with thousands of creatives worldwide.
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Weekday vs. Weekend
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Weekday vs. Weekend
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MY SUPERPOWERS
My Design Values
Empathy-Led Research
I start every project by listening deeply to users, teammates, and business needs. Real breakthroughs happen when we understand the people behind the data.
Empathy-Led Research
I start every project by listening deeply to users, teammates, and business needs. Real breakthroughs happen when we understand the people behind the data.
Empathy-Led Research
I start every project by listening deeply to users, teammates, and business needs. Real breakthroughs happen when we understand the people behind the data.
Structure in Ambiguity
I thrive on complexity, creating clarity from chaos and building tangible frameworks from ambiguous challenges.
Structure in Ambiguity
I thrive on complexity, creating clarity from chaos and building tangible frameworks from ambiguous challenges.
Structure in Ambiguity
I thrive on complexity, creating clarity from chaos and building tangible frameworks from ambiguous challenges.
Collaboration for Shared Success
I have optimized my workflows and tools to focus on generating ideas and exploring a larger volume of options in a shorter amount of time, allowing me to explore solutions thoroughly and deeply.
Collaboration for Shared Success
I have optimized my workflows and tools to focus on generating ideas and exploring a larger volume of options in a shorter amount of time, allowing me to explore solutions thoroughly and deeply.
Collaboration for Shared Success
I have optimized my workflows and tools to focus on generating ideas and exploring a larger volume of options in a shorter amount of time, allowing me to explore solutions thoroughly and deeply.
Evidence-Driven Decisions
Ideas are valuable, but measured outcomes matter more. I rely on user insights, testing, and real-world feedback to refine and justify design choices.
Evidence-Driven Decisions
Ideas are valuable, but measured outcomes matter more. I rely on user insights, testing, and real-world feedback to refine and justify design choices.
Evidence-Driven Decisions
Ideas are valuable, but measured outcomes matter more. I rely on user insights, testing, and real-world feedback to refine and justify design choices.
Accessible, Inclusive Design
Design is for everyone. I advocate for accessibility, inclusive workflows, and representation, ensuring no user or voice is left behind.
Accessible, Inclusive Design
Design is for everyone. I advocate for accessibility, inclusive workflows, and representation, ensuring no user or voice is left behind.
Accessible, Inclusive Design
Design is for everyone. I advocate for accessibility, inclusive workflows, and representation, ensuring no user or voice is left behind.
Rapid Iteration & Adaptability
Progress comes from prototyping, testing, and learning not chasing perfection. I embrace change, pivot quickly, and continuously improve based on feedback.
Rapid Iteration & Adaptability
Progress comes from prototyping, testing, and learning not chasing perfection. I embrace change, pivot quickly, and continuously improve based on feedback.
Rapid Iteration & Adaptability
Progress comes from prototyping, testing, and learning not chasing perfection. I embrace change, pivot quickly, and continuously improve based on feedback.
EXPERIENCE
Professional Journey
ASU EDPLUS
UX Research Assistant
Sept 2025 - Present
Tempe, Arizona
ASU EDPLUS
UX Research Assistant
Sept 2025 - Present
Tempe, Arizona
ASU EDPLUS
UX Research Assistant
Sept 2025 - Present
Tempe, Arizona
Cyber Dive
Head Of Product Design
April 2020 - Dec 2024
Mumbai, India
Cyber Dive
Head Of Product Design
April 2020 - Dec 2024
Mumbai, India
Cyber Dive
Head Of Product Design
April 2020 - Dec 2024
Mumbai, India
RebelFoods
Lead Product Designer
May 2020 - March 2022
Mumbai, India
RebelFoods
Lead Product Designer
May 2020 - March 2022
Mumbai, India
RebelFoods
Lead Product Designer
May 2020 - March 2022
Mumbai, India
Media.net
Senior Designer
Sept 2019 - April 2020
Mumbai, India
Media.net
Senior Designer
Sept 2019 - April 2020
Mumbai, India
Media.net
Senior Designer
Sept 2019 - April 2020
Mumbai, India
Coradius Technologies
Product Designer
May 2018 - Sept 2019
Mumbai, India
Coradius Technologies
Product Designer
May 2018 - Sept 2019
Mumbai, India
Coradius Technologies
Product Designer
May 2018 - Sept 2019
Mumbai, India
Code Marshalls
UX Designer
May 2016 -May 2018
New York City
Code Marshalls
UX Designer
May 2016 -May 2018
New York City
Code Marshalls
UX Designer
May 2016 -May 2018
New York City
EDUCATION
Educational Journey
Arizona State University
MS In User Experience (HCI + HSE)
Jan 2025 - May 2026
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
MS In User Experience (HCI + HSE)
Jan 2025 - May 2026
Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University
MS In User Experience (HCI + HSE)
Jan 2025 - May 2026
Tempe, Arizona
Mumbai University
Bachelors in Engineering (IT)
Aug 2012 - May 2016
Mumbai, India
Mumbai University
Bachelors in Engineering (IT)
Aug 2012 - May 2016
Mumbai, India
Mumbai University
Bachelors in Engineering (IT)
Aug 2012 - May 2016
Mumbai, India
PERSONAL STATS
Beyond the Résumé
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
COUNTRIES TRAVELED
7+
USA, Dubai, Singapore...
BOOKS DEVOURED
28
Design, Business & Tech
AI TOOLS EXPERIMENTED
48+
Some Useful, Some For Fun
TREKS COMPLETED
12+
Blisters & Perspectives Earned
GOALS SCORED IN FIFA
470
And Countless More Celebrated
CUPS OF CHAI BREWED
1,200
Ideas Sparked, Mornings Won
IT ONLY TAKES
2 CALORIES TO SAY HEY!
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Made with love, hate, and too many revisions because perfection doesn’t arrive gracefully, it’s dragged out through frustration, stubbornness, and late-night bargaining with my laptop.
based in Tempe & The Internet
© 2025 Anirudh Palaskar. All rights reserved
Last updated on Nov 01, 2025, 8:45 PM MST
IT ONLY TAKES
2 CALORIES TO SAY HEY!
Drop me an email to
Note
Made with love, hate, and too many revisions because perfection doesn’t arrive gracefully, it’s dragged out through frustration, stubbornness, and late-night bargaining with my laptop.
based in Tempe & The Internet
© 2025 Anirudh Palaskar. All rights reserved
Last updated on Nov 01, 2025, 8:45 PM MST
IT ONLY TAKES
2 CALORIES TO SAY HEY!
Drop me an email to
Note
Made with love, hate, and too many revisions because perfection doesn’t arrive gracefully, it’s dragged out through frustration, stubbornness, and late-night bargaining with my laptop.