Vinayak Bhandare

Experience

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  Idea > design > experience

  Jan 2010 - May 2013

  Visual Designer Assistant | Freelancer

  Worked with Pramod Riswadkar. Activities performed such as Brand Identity Design, Concept Art, Calligraphy, Illustration, Visual Communication Design.idea > design > experience means design that improves to makes things better by helping people and organisations in business, public services, education, and government understand design and use it effectively as part of their strategy.

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  Aroha Media Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Storyboard Artist & Graphic Designer | Creative Assistant

  Activities performed such as: 2D Animation, Concept Art, Character Design, Illustration, Story-boarding, Visual Design.Aroha Media Pvt. Ltd. is a 2D animation studio operating in the fast lanes of 2D digital animation, e-learning, mobile gaming, graphic design and 2D pre-production solutions, commissioned for diverse applications and an international clientele.Young. Versatile. Professional.Based in Pune, Aroha Media is a fast expanding animation studio with a broadening digital Design/Animation production profile.Creative Talent. Solutions-oriented Stance. Show less

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  Wow Labz

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  UX/UI Designer

  Gathering and evaluating user requirements, in collaboration with stakeholders. Illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows, sitemaps and designing user interfaces.At work we are a team of designers, developers and growth hackers committed to building apps that wow the world. We say this thing - "Wow is not what we do at work, wow is who we are". We strive to be the best in the world in whatever we do. We strive to make this world a better place in our little ways too!

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  Headstart Network Foundation

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  National Design Lead | Volunteer

  Developing and managing all aspects of design and creative output. It's a leadership role managing across 23+ cities, with accountability for online and offline design output and display success of the design and creative department.Headstart Network Foundation is a non profit established with the aim of 'Changing the World through Entrepneurship'.

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  DesignDay

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  Visual Communication Designer | Volunteer

  Crafting creative process that combines the visual arts and technology to communicate ideas as well as help design community to growth by co-creating design meetups every month.Mission:- Inspire through great design stories - Impart great skills and techniques- Create ideas / products / innovations

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  Yellow-Lemon Productions

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Chief Visual Designer | Volunteer

  Developing and managing all aspects of design and creative output. It's a leadership role, with accountability for online and offline design output and display success of the design and creative department. Yellow Lemon is an initiative to bring refreshing content to the audience. Whatever we do will always have the refreshing feel.

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  UX Design & Research Int.

  Worked at UE & HCI Lab, Department of Design at IIT Guwahati in the the area of: "User Interface for IOT Enabled Smart Learning Devices used in Electronics Laboratory Sessions".

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  Nasscom

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  UX Design Int. | NASSCOM - Facebook Design4India

  Working NASSCOM & Facebook, responsible for re-imagining the official website. Ideating, designing, prototyping and implementing concepts for a complete overhaul of the overall functioning of the website. Researching and formulating framework for the official website of DESIGN4INDIA and Design Awards encompassing design thinking, system design, design strategy and behavioral design. Creating social media assets for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram.

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  John Deere

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Advance UX Design Int. | Asia Technology Innovation Center

  At John Deere Asia Technology Innovation Center, I'm responsible for understanding business requirements and any technical limitations, conceiving and conducting research. Translating them into the process to make a better product for intended target users.

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  Nasscom

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Senior Design Lead | NASSCOM - Facebook Design4India

  Working NASSCOM & Facebook, it’s a leadership role, responsible for setting up design vision, principles, and guidelines for the quality output; adopting a ‘hands-on’ approach when required to help the team with research and development of digital experiences; striving for continuous improvement and excellence; mentoring, developing and coaching the team; crafting strategies to build robust and more human-centered culture. Conducted 250+ design workshops for MNCs and startups.

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  InVision

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2024

  Design Leadership Forum Member

  Among the top 500 design leaders around the world. The mission is to advance the practice of design leadership by fostering a community where the world’s best can learn from one another. We strive to make the Forum inclusive and relevant to those confronting the challenges of leading design teams.

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  Wow Labz

  Apr 2020 - now

  Experience Design Leader

  It’s a thought leadership role, shaping up design vision, setting up end-to-end design cycle for better quality output, working with different clients to understand the expectation and setting up the scope of a project — building and nurturing good client working relationships. Advance a culture of innovation and mentor the team to create world-class digital experiences.

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  Designed.org

  Oct 2020 - now

  Design Mentor

  Empower the designers of tomorrow through educational tools and mentoring. The only 501(c)(3) non-profit building a career growth platform focused on designers.

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  Adplist.org

  Feb 2021 - now

  Design Mentor & Coach

  To inspire powerful conversations and collaborations among designers worldwide so together we can change the world with creativity.

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  The AI Studio

  May 2023 - now

  Experience Design Leader

  Designing experiences under Wow Labz is an art form that combines innovation, creativity, and user-centricity to create unforgettable moments of delight. At Wow Labz, we believe that every interaction should be purposeful, immersive, and leave a lasting impact on the individuals involved. Our team of highly skilled experts and state-of-the-art technology, AI Studio assists organizations in leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to enhance their operations, drive innovation, and achieve their strategic objectives. Show less