The person behind the pixels.

Rahul Shinde

Where I Started

I was born and raised in Vadodara, Gujarat, and studied Computer Engineering in Rajkot. During college I explored all the major design tools, but I never learned the process, the methodology, or the design thinking behind building meaningful products. What pushed me forward was a simple urge: to make technology feel easier and more enjoyable for people.

With that in mind, I moved to Pune to start my career in design. I completed a specialized UX certification and soon landed my first role at Pixel and Res Multimedia as a UI and graphic designer. That was the start of my journey in design.

What I Do Now

I am a Senior Product Designer with 8 years across SaaS, Martech, IoT, and e-commerce. Most of my work is with enterprise and B2B teams, where I take complex, cluttered workflows and turn them into clear, simple experiences.

At HCL Software, I lead the design system for HCL Unica+, a suite of 15+ enterprise marketing products. I own the system's vision and governance, partner with 5+ product managers and engineering teams, and mentor junior designers. Before this, I spent four years at Kohler as the design owner for smart bath and kitchen apps, working directly with US stakeholders and supporting 6+ development teams as the sole designer.

I enjoy the full journey, from understanding the problem to shipping with developers. I care most about consistency and detail, and I build systems that help whole teams move faster, not just prettier screens.

My Principles

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Keep it simple.

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Work with speed and efficiency.

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Start with the real problem.

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Build systems, not just screens.

What I Am Looking For

I am focused on Lead Product Designer roles in B2B, SaaS, and enterprise teams. I do my best work where design brings clarity, removes friction, and helps people work better. Not just the users, but the teams building the product too. Whether it is building something new, scaling what works, or fixing what is broken, my goal is always the same: make things useful, usable, and built to last.

Apart From Work

You'll find me playing cricket, working out, or refining my desk setup. I'm also passionate about creative short-form video, sharing my explorations on Instagram and YouTube.