Narayankumar Hegde — Lead Experience Designer
Lead Experience Designer · 12+ Years

Narayankumar
Hegde

Shaping human-centered experiences at the intersection of design & technology

A Lead UX/Product Designer crafting enterprise-scale SaaS platforms and consumer applications. Proven in aligning Product, Engineering, and Business through Design Thinking and Agile frameworks.

Narayankumar Hegde
Sirsi, India
12+
Years of Experience
5
Companies
14
Certifications
Problems Solved
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// tools & stack
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
Miro
InVision
Marvel
Zeplin
Google Gemini
Copilot
Stitch
NH
Sirsi, Karnataka, India
Currently at Accolite Digital

Design that thinks
as it feels

A highly accomplished Lead UX/Product Designer with 12+ years of comprehensive experience in defining and scaling complex enterprise-level SaaS platforms and high-traffic consumer applications.

Proven ability to own the end-to-end design process, effectively driving alignment among Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders using Design Thinking and Agile frameworks.

I bridge the gap between design innovation and technical feasibility — fostering transparent communication, shared vision, and products that are both technically robust and effortlessly user-friendly.

"Great design is invisible — it's the moment a user doesn't need to think, they just flow."

A decade of crafting
meaningful products

Mar 2021 – Present
Accolite Digital
Lead Specialist,
Experience Design
  • Collaborate seamlessly with clients and engineering teams to define and deliver user-centric solutions that harmonize design innovation with technical feasibility.
  • Align front-end and back-end strategies with UX goals, ensuring performance optimization, accessibility, and intuitive interactions remain at the core.
  • Foster transparent communication and shared vision to bridge the gap between design and engineering, creating technically robust and effortlessly user-friendly products.
Aug 2018 – Jan 2021
Unisys India
(Learning Labs, Bengaluru)
UX & UI and
Product Designer
  • Led end-to-end design initiatives—from concept creation and UX research to user flows, wireframes, UI design, and usability testing.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering and product teams, ensuring design innovation aligned seamlessly with technical feasibility.
  • Bridged design and engineering, fostering transparent communication and a shared vision to create products that were both technically robust and effortlessly user-friendly.
Dec 2015 – Aug 2018
Planetsurf Creations
UX & UI Designer
  • Designed and delivered Web & Mobile applications in close collaboration with design and development teams.
  • Managed multiple clients and projects simultaneously, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery.
  • Created end-to-end design assets including user flows, wireframes, UI designs, infographics, social media templates, and illustrations.
Oct 2014 – Dec 2015
Vivanta Technologies
UX & UI Designer
  • Designed and developed Web & Mobile applications in collaboration with design and development teams, ensuring seamless user experiences.
  • Delivered impactful graphic design and digital marketing assets, strengthening brand identity and online presence.
Apr 2013 – Sep 2014
Goldcode Technologies
Visual Designer
  • Created compelling graphic design assets and digital marketing posters, strengthening brand visibility and campaign impact.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual identity across web, print, and digital platforms.

Skills that deliver

UX Research
User research & usability testing to uncover actionable insights
Information Architecture
Structuring complex systems for clarity and navigability
Wireframing & Prototyping
From lo-fi sketches to interactive high-fidelity prototypes
UI & Visual Design
Pixel-perfect interfaces with strong visual hierarchy
Interaction Design
Crafting meaningful micro-interactions and user flows
Web Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 compliant, inclusive design for all users
Product Design
End-to-end ownership of product design strategy
Agile & Stakeholder Management
Leading design sprints and cross-functional alignment
User Centric Design
Design Thinking frameworks applied to real-world problems
CiniChop — Movie Booking App
Entertainment · Mobile & Web

CiniChop

Discover the latest movies and book your tickets effortlessly with this movie and ticket booking app, specifically designed for Singapore. Users can explore showtimes, reviews, and exclusive deals — all at their fingertips.

UX Research UI Design Prototyping Information Architecture
CiniChop Preview
Overview
Designed end-to-end movie discovery and ticket booking experience for Singapore audiences. The platform covers real-time showtime data, cinema browsing, seat selection, and mobile-first booking — delivered across both mobile app and responsive web.
Challenges
Ensuring seamless UX with quick navigation, integrating real-time movie schedules and seat availability, catering to diverse user needs including accessibility, and balancing visual appeal with functional simplicity across platforms.
Mobile & Web Interface
CiniChop Screens
Structural Map

The IA organises the app around core user journeys: Search → Select → Transact. Key nodes include Movies (by language, format, booking), Cinemas (by brand, location, type), Coming Soon, and User Profile — enabling fast, intuitive navigation for all users.

CiniChop IA
Factory Fresh — Shopper App
Grocery Delivery · Mobile App

Factory Fresh

A shopper-facing mobile app for a grocery delivery service. Designed to streamline the ordering process with real-time delivery tracking, performance dashboards, and shift management — optimised for both iOS and Android.

Product Design Brand Identity User Research Mobile UX
Factory Fresh Preview
Overview
Conducted user research, created intuitive wireframes, and designed a visually compelling interface reflecting the brand identity. Worked on the full brand system alongside product UI — optimised for both mobile and desktop platforms.
Challenges
Delivering seamless navigation for quick ordering, integrating real-time GPS tracking with reliable system communication, and balancing visual appeal with functional clarity to attract users while ensuring maximum usability.
App Interface
Factory Fresh Screens
Structural Map

The IA centres on four navigation pillars: Home (real-time orders, map, ongoing trips), Shopping (products, stores), Performance (leaderboard, improvements), and Profile (user details, addresses, payments) — delivering a focused, task-oriented flow for shoppers.

Factory Fresh IA
Flyer Eats — Food Delivery App
Food Delivery · Mobile & Web

Flyer Eats

A food delivery platform enabling users to browse restaurant menus, place orders, and track deliveries in real time. Covers restaurants, grocery, veg & fruits, meat, and pickup-and-drop — designed for mobile and web.

UX Design Wireframing Brand Identity Interaction Design
Flyer Eats Preview
Overview
Led UX research, created wireframes, and designed an interface that reflects the brand. Key features include search, order customisation, payment processing, real-time tracking, and reviews — all optimised for mobile and desktop.
Challenges
Building fast, intuitive navigation for quick ordering, integrating GPS tracking with reliable backend communication, and creating a design that is visually attractive while remaining highly functional for both customers and restaurant partners.
App & Web Interface
Flyer Eats Screens
Structural Map

IA organised around Profile, Restaurants (delivery & dine-in), Dishes (veg/non-veg menus, favourites, previous orders), Search, and Grocery (grocery, fruits, vegetables) — making every food discovery path short and discoverable.

Flyer Eats IA
LifeLabs — Healthcare Platform
Healthcare · Web & Mobile

LifeLabs

A healthcare service provider application designed to enhance patient experience and accessibility. Features appointment scheduling, secure messaging, health record management, lab test booking, and HIPAA-compliant workflows.

Healthcare UX Accessibility Web Design WCAG 2.2
LifeLabs Preview
Overview
Designed a patient-centric interface for Canada's leading community lab. Scope included appointment booking, lab test browsing, secure cart checkout, health record access, and a personalised dashboard — all compliant with healthcare data regulations.
Challenges
Navigating complex HIPAA compliance requirements, designing accessible navigation for a diverse audience of patients and healthcare professionals, and balancing aesthetic appeal with strict data security and privacy standards throughout.
Web & Mobile Interface
LifeLabs Screens
Structural Map

IA structured around Products (medicines, lifestyle, cosmetics), Services (doctor, lab/scan), Cart (manage, checkout, payment), Orders (history, returns), and Profile (details, addresses, payments) — placing the patient journey at the centre.

LifeLabs IA
QuickSolve — Procurement Web App
Procurement SaaS · Web App

QuickSolve

A procurement web application for design agencies and architectural firms — featuring vendor management, order tracking, budget oversight, and streamlined purchasing workflows to reduce costs and improve transparency.

SaaS Design Dashboard UI IA Design User Flows
QuickSolve Preview
Overview
Designed a procurement solution that enhances purchasing for design agencies with transparency and efficiency. Features include vendor management, order tracking, and budget oversight — allowing agencies to focus on creativity while reducing operational costs.
Challenges
Understanding the diverse needs of users spanning procurement specialists to finance teams, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems while maintaining an intuitive interface, and continuously refining through testing and user feedback loops.
Dashboard Interface
QuickSolve Screens
Structural Map

IA built around six pillars: Home (ongoing projects, calendar, updates, vendors), Projects (create, categorise, query), Vendors, Notifications (messages, events, reminders), Events (calendar, meetings), and My Profile — supporting efficient project and vendor management.

QuickSolve IA

Always learning

01
Design Thinking in 3 Steps
02
How To Design for Accessibility (WCAG 2.2)
03
How to use AI & ChatGPT for Efficient UX Research
04
Introduction to UX Writing
05
Exploring AI Workflows within Figma Design
06
Using AI for UX Design and Research
07
Using AI in the UX Design Process
08
Leadership Foundations — Building Trust as a Leader
09
Design Thinking for Beginners: Develop Innovation Ideas
10
Visual Communication Skills: Become Clear, Concise, Confident
11
Customer Success Manager: Fundamentals to your CSM Career
12
User Flows & Information Architecture Mastery

Let's build something
extraordinary.

Looking to collaborate on enterprise SaaS platforms, consumer applications, or design system strategy? Let's connect and bring your vision to life.

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