Munwar Khan — Head of Design
Munwar Khan is a distinguished figure in UX design innovation as the Head of Design & DGM (former) at OPPO India, and as the esteemed Director of the David Dunne Design Thinking Lab at Woxsen University. An alumnus of IIT Bombay with a rich postgraduate background, Munwar brings over 15 years of specialized UX design experience to the table. His career is marked by influential roles at industry giants like Samsung Mobiles, Huawei Mobiles, Honeywell Innovation Lab, and ADP India, weaving a rich and diverse professional narrative . Munwar is not just a practitioner but also a passionate educator in design. He imparts his vast knowledge as a visiting faculty at IIT Hyderabad, adjunct professor at Woxsen University, Mentor for NIT Warangal under Ministry of Educations’s Design & Entrepreneurship capacity building program and teaches UX design across various universities and design schools. Munwar's expertise spans a wide range of areas including UX Design, Design strategy, and Design thinking, with a special focus on the creative economy. His illustrious career is punctuated by the privilege of working alongside Nobel laureate Dr. Eric Allin Cornell, further enriching his professional journey. A testament to his innovative spirit, Munwar holds 25 significant patents across India, South Korea, and the USA. Beyond his professional realm, Munwar is an avid writer and speaker on UX design practices. He nurtures a love for travel, frequently attending design conferences and community events, which further enriches his understanding and connection to the global design community.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a UX Design Leader with extensive experience in consumer electronics and education sectors.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 18 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- User Experience (ux)
- Design Education
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years of specialized UX design experience.
- Holds 25 patents across India, South Korea, and the USA.
- Passionate educator in design, teaching at multiple universities.
Work Experience
Woxsen University
Adjunct Professor (3 yrs 10 mos)
OPPO
Head of Design & DGM, OPPO Mobiles India (7 yrs 3 mos)
ADP
UX Manager - Experience Strategist - Innovation Consultant - Design Thinker (2 yrs 1 mo)
Samsung Electronics
Chief Designer, mobile UX group-Samsung Design Delhi (4 yrs 9 mos)
Huawei Mobiles India (R&D)
Sr. User Experience Designer (1 yr 2 mos)
Honeywell Design Innovation centre, India
Sr.Interaction Designer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Product Interaction Designer (Intern) (2 mos)
Expert Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Product Interaction Designer (11 mos)
Education
M.Des at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Bachelor's degree at M.G.M's Jawaharlal Nehru College of Engineering