Ajay Sapkale

Co-Founder

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India5 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Co-Founder of a leading space education brand.
Improved e-commerce conversions by 34%.
Mentored over 100 design students successfully.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile designer and entrepreneur with expertise in E-commerce and Education sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

User Experience DesignE-commerce OptimizationDesign ConsultingBusiness StrategyWeb DesignDesign ResearchProduct Design

Other Skills

Concept DevelopmentDesign AssistanceDesign ManagementDesign ThinkingDigital MarketingDigital SketchingField ResearchIndustrial DesignManufacturingManufacturing Process ImprovementMentoringOperations ManagementProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementSketching

About

I'M NOT JUST A DESIGNER, I'M AN ENTREPRENEUR WHO DESIGNS!As Co-Founder of Astrophilia Education, I've experienced firsthand what businesses need to scale:→ Products that 20,000+ customers actually want to buy→ E-commerce systems that convert (we reduced cart abandonment by 34%)→ Brands that justify premium pricing in competitive markets→ Design decisions that balance user needs with business outcomesThis isn't theoretical. I've built, scaled, and sold real products. Now I help other businesses do the same.I partner with startups and businesses across the GCC who need:• Brand identities that build instant credibility with investors and customers• Websites and apps that actually convert (not just look pretty)• Design strategies that align with fundraising and growth goals• Comprehensive digital presenceMy clients are typically in:→ Fintech & Financial Services→ Real Estate → Healthcare & MedTech→ Commodities and Trading→ E-commerce & D2C Brands→ EdTech & Educational ProductsIf you're a startup or a business looking for a design partner who thinks like a founder, LET'S TALK!

Experience

National institute of design

Visiting Faculty

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Mentored 100+ design students, guiding them through end-to-end product thinking from research to prototyping.
Encouraged students to approach design with a balance of creativity, usability, and business impact.
Helped create project briefs that mirrored real-world product challenges, preparing students for industry readiness.
Over 25 of my students successfully registered their designs, building a strong track record of innovation and practical application.

Design ResearchMentoringProduct Development

Independent

Design Partner & Consultant

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · India · Remote

Partnered with clients across education, crypto, healthcare, e-commerce, real estate, and Web3, delivering design solutions tailored to their growth and market needs.
Designed conversion-focused e-commerce websites, improving sales funnels by 30–50%.
Collaborated with founders on product vision, feature prioritization, and growth alignment, ensuring design decisions drove measurable outcomes.
Acted as a hybrid designer–PM consultant, aligning design with user insights, business objectives, and go-to-market strategy.

Design ConsultingBusiness StrategyWeb DesignUser Experience (UX)

Astrophilia education

Co-Founder

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos · India

Building India's leading space education brand - designing, manufacturing, and marketing educational toys and experiences that make space accessible to 20,000+ customers nationwide.
Built D2C e-commerce workflows that improved conversions and reduced cart drop-offs by 34%.
Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle: user research, usability testing, product design, and iteration based on behavioral insights.
Worked cross-functionally with manufacturing, marketing, and sales to scale product operations and streamline processes for growth.
Balanced design excellence with business outcomes, aligning product roadmap with user needs and market opportunities.

User Experience DesignE-commerce OptimizationProduct DevelopmentDesign ThinkingDigital Marketing