7+ YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE •

PRODUCT

DESIGNER

7+ YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE •

PRODUCT

DESIGNER

I design intuitive and engaging user experiences that drive business growth


Skilled in user research, wireframing, UI & UX design, design systems, mentoring, etc..

I design intuitive and engaging user experiences that drive business growth


Skilled in user research, wireframing, UI & UX design, design systems, mentoring, etc..

PRODUCT DESIGNER WITH 7 YRS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

PRODUCT DESIGNER WITH 7 YRS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

PRODUCT DESIGNER WITH 7 YRS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SHIBU PONNAN

SHIBU

PONNAN

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EXPERIENCE

Clear (Cleartax)

Lead Product Designer

Aug 2021 - Present

As Lead Product Designer, I balanced hands-on design work (user research, UI/UX, wireframing, prototyping) with a focus on team growth. Mentored junior & senior designers and implemented effective task allocation strategies to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

Clear (Cleartax)

Lead Product Designer

Aug 2021 - Present

As Lead Product Designer, I balanced hands-on design work (user research, UI/UX, wireframing, prototyping) with a focus on team growth. Mentored junior & senior designers and implemented effective task allocation strategies to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

Clear (Cleartax)

Lead Product Designer

Aug 2021 - Present

As Lead Product Designer, I balanced hands-on design work (user research, UI/UX, wireframing, prototyping) with a focus on team growth. Mentored junior & senior designers and implemented effective task allocation strategies to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

Freecharge

Senior Product Designer

Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

I played a pivotal role in transforming Freecharge from a service-focused platform into a Neo-banking ecosystem under Axis Bank. Crafted user-centric solutions for various digital financial products, enhancing customer engagement and driving innovation.

Freecharge

Senior Product Designer

Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

I played a pivotal role in transforming Freecharge from a service-focused platform into a Neo-banking ecosystem under Axis Bank. Crafted user-centric solutions for various digital financial products, enhancing customer engagement and driving innovation.

Freecharge

Senior Product Designer

Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

I played a pivotal role in transforming Freecharge from a service-focused platform into a Neo-banking ecosystem under Axis Bank. Crafted user-centric solutions for various digital financial products, enhancing customer engagement and driving innovation.

Red Hat Media

Senior Graphic Designer

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

Created compelling branding and promotional materials, including logos, brochures, and stationery, for retail and corporate clients. Led the visual merchandising team to deliver impactful product displays and ensure consistent brand alignment in retail spaces.

Red Hat Media

Senior Graphic Designer

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

Created compelling branding and promotional materials, including logos, brochures, and stationery, for retail and corporate clients. Led the visual merchandising team to deliver impactful product displays and ensure consistent brand alignment in retail spaces.

Red Hat Media

Senior Graphic Designer

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

Created compelling branding and promotional materials, including logos, brochures, and stationery, for retail and corporate clients. Led the visual merchandising team to deliver impactful product displays and ensure consistent brand alignment in retail spaces.

Yell Adworks

Graphic Designer

Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

Designed print advertisements for Yellowbook in both the US and UK markets. Created a variety of visually impactful ads that effectively promoted businesses and enhanced their brand presence.


Yell Adworks

Graphic Designer

Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

Designed print advertisements for Yellowbook in both the US and UK markets. Created a variety of visually impactful ads that effectively promoted businesses and enhanced their brand presence.


Yell Adworks

Graphic Designer

Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

Designed print advertisements for Yellowbook in both the US and UK markets. Created a variety of visually impactful ads that effectively promoted businesses and enhanced their brand presence.


ABOUT ME

Hello,
I’m Shibu Ponnan, a passionate Product Designer based in Bangalore, currently working at Clear (ClearTax).


Originally from the lush landscapes of Kerala, my journey into design began with a love for drawing, which led me to design studies and eventually into the vibrant design industry.

Hello,
I’m Shibu Ponnan, a passionate Product Designer based in Bangalore, currently working at Clear (ClearTax).

Originally from the lush landscapes of Kerala, my journey into design began with a love for drawing, which led me to design studies and eventually into the vibrant design industry.

Hello,
I’m Shibu Ponnan, a passionate Product Designer based in Bangalore, currently working at Clear (ClearTax).


Originally from the lush landscapes of Kerala, my journey into design began with a love for drawing, which led me to design studies and eventually into the vibrant design industry.

With 7 years of experience in product design and 6+ years in graphic design, I bring over 13 years of expertise in design. I specialize in crafting intuitive, user-friendly solutions for complex challenges. My expertise spans UI/UX design, research, wireframing, prototyping, small scale micro animations, and creating cohesive design systems.


I pride myself on delivering clean, elegant visuals paired with functional design. As a collaborative and selfless team player, I thrive in environments that foster creativity and innovation.

With 7 years of experience in product design and 6+ years in graphic design, I bring over 13 years of expertise in design. I specialize in crafting intuitive, user-friendly solutions for complex challenges. My expertise spans UI/UX design, research, wireframing, prototyping, small scale micro animations, and creating cohesive design systems.


I pride myself on delivering clean, elegant visuals paired with functional design. As a collaborative and selfless team player, I thrive in environments that foster creativity and innovation.

With 7 years of experience in product design and 6+ years in graphic design, I bring over 13 years of expertise in design. I specialize in crafting intuitive, user-friendly solutions for complex challenges. My expertise spans UI/UX design, research, wireframing, prototyping, small scale micro animations, and creating cohesive design systems.


I pride myself on delivering clean, elegant visuals paired with functional design. As a collaborative and selfless team player, I thrive in environments that foster creativity and innovation.

Beyond work, I’m an avid sports enthusiast with a special love for cricket and a movie buff who enjoys exploring cinema experiences from all genres.


Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Beyond work, I’m an avid sports enthusiast with a special love for cricket and a movie buff who enjoys exploring cinema experiences from all genres.


Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Beyond work, I’m an avid sports enthusiast with a special love for cricket and a movie buff who enjoys exploring cinema experiences from all genres.


Let’s create something extraordinary together!

MY SKILLS
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User Research

User Research

User Research

Conducting moderate research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points, ensuring that designs are grounded in real-world insights. Use competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats, develop effective strategies, and stay ahead of the curve to gain a competitive edge.

Conducting moderate research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points, ensuring that designs are grounded in real-world insights. Use competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats, develop effective strategies, and stay ahead of the curve to gain a competitive edge.

Conducting moderate research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points, ensuring that designs are grounded in real-world insights. Use competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats, develop effective strategies, and stay ahead of the curve to gain a competitive edge.

Wireframing & Visual Design

Wireframing & Visual Design

Wireframing & Visual Design

Crafting visually stunning and functionally robust digital products. I specialize in  developing intuitive wireframes and transforming them into clean, elegant, user-centered designs that drive business success.

Crafting visually stunning and functionally robust digital products. I specialize in  developing intuitive wireframes and transforming them into clean, elegant, user-centered designs that drive business success.

Crafting visually stunning and functionally robust digital products. I specialize in  developing intuitive wireframes and transforming them into clean, elegant, user-centered designs that drive business success.

Prototyping

Prototyping

Prototyping

Interactive prototypes are crucial for testing and validating design concepts, enabling seamless collaboration and gathering user feedback. These prototypes bring Figma designs to life early on, simulating the final product experience with realistic interactions

Interactive prototypes are crucial for testing and validating design concepts, enabling seamless collaboration and gathering user feedback. These prototypes bring Figma designs to life early on, simulating the final product experience with realistic interactions

Interactive prototypes are crucial for testing and validating design concepts, enabling seamless collaboration and gathering user feedback. These prototypes bring Figma designs to life early on, simulating the final product experience with realistic interactions

Create & Maintain Design System

Create & Maintain Design System

Create & Maintain Design System

Building and managing a scalable design system that ensures consistency and efficiency across all product interfaces.

Continuously evolving the system to accommodate new requirements and technological advancements

Building and managing a scalable design system that ensures consistency and efficiency across all product interfaces.

Continuously evolving the system to accommodate new requirements and technological advancements

Building and managing a scalable design system that ensures consistency and efficiency across all product interfaces.

Continuously evolving the system to accommodate new requirements and technological advancements

Mentor and Optimize Design Team Efforts

Mentor and Optimize Design Team Efforts

Mentor and Optimize Design Team Efforts

Guiding and supporting fellow designers through mentorship, skill development, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Strategically allocating tasks to optimize productivity, ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes, maintain the team's worksheet and align workloads with team strengths and project priorities.

Guiding and supporting fellow designers through mentorship, skill development, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Strategically allocating tasks to optimize productivity, ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes, maintain the team's worksheet and align workloads with team strengths and project priorities.

Guiding and supporting fellow designers through mentorship, skill development, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Strategically allocating tasks to optimize productivity, ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes, maintain the team's worksheet and align workloads with team strengths and project priorities.

LET'S CONNECT

shibukponnan@gmail.com

+91 7025 18 62 72

SHIBU PONNAN