PRODUCT
DESIGNER
I design delightful user journeys that make sense, and make money.
Skilled in user research, wireframing, interface design, design systems, and team mentorship.
I design delightful user journeys that make sense, and make money.
Skilled in user research, wireframing, interface design, design systems, and team mentorship.
PRODUCT DESIGNER WITH 7+ YRS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT DESIGNER WITH 7+ YRS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Hello, I'm
Lead Product Designer with 7+ years of relevant experience.
SHIBU PONNAN
I design delightful user journeys that make sense, and make money.
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EXPERIENCE
Clear (Cleartax)
Lead Product Designer
Aug 2021 - Present
I lead the design for the ITR filing product at ClearTax. As the Lead Product Designer, I balance hands-on design including user research, UI and UX, wireframing, and prototyping with team leadership. I mentor fellow designers and drive efficient workflows through thoughtful task planning and collaboration
Clear (Cleartax)
Lead Product Designer
Aug 2021 - Present
I lead the design for the ITR filing product at ClearTax. As the Lead Product Designer, I balance hands-on design including user research, UI and UX, wireframing, and prototyping with team leadership. I mentor fellow designers and drive efficient workflows through thoughtful task planning and collaboration
Clear (Cleartax)
Lead Product Designer
Aug 2021 - Present
I lead the design for the ITR filing product at ClearTax. As the Lead Product Designer, I balance hands-on design including user research, UI and UX, wireframing, and prototyping with team leadership. I mentor fellow designers and drive efficient workflows through thoughtful task planning and collaboration
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 14 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 14 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 14 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
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 & Design
Wireframing & Design
Wireframing & 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.