Meenu M Pillai — UX Designer
Design is not just a solution but a catalyst for societal transformation I am Meenu, a Product Designer with 7+ years of experience in crafting SaaS solutions and 3+ years dedicated to solving for India. My journey began with designing for rural Indian communities, where I explored the nuances of blue-sky thinking while navigating sensitive social dynamics. I have had the privilege of working with strictly governed entities, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and DRDO, collaborating with industries to develop mission-critical products. This experience required probing work within government structures and bureaucracy, ensuring compliance with strict regulations and safety parameters while designing for diverse audiences—always aligning with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to create meaningful solutions. Understanding the human brain, tracking performance and behavior has been integral to my approach. By deeply analyzing user interactions, I bring clarity in design, ensuring not just user satisfaction but also business growth. As a proud NID graduate, I received 100% scholarship covering tuition, food, and shelter, an opportunity that shaped my commitment to giving back to society through design. My contributions span defense, health & wellness, and digital inclusion for the next billion users. I played a key role in developing 'Connect Artisan', an app under the Digital India Movement, empowering artisans through digital accessibility. Beyond product design, I have authored 12 books focused on social-emotional learning and child safety, fostering better behavioural traits to help build a safer society. With a deep understanding of grassroots realities and elite-class expectations, my work ensures that design is not just a solution but a catalyst for societal transformation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer with a strong focus on Healthcare and SaaS industries.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos
Career Highlights
- 7+ years of experience in Product Design.
- Expertise in designing for diverse audiences including government entities.
- Authored 12 books on social-emotional learning.
Work Experience
Aryabhatta Motors
UX Consultant (1 mo)
Zeuron.ai
Sr. Product Designer (4 yrs)
UX Design - Consultant (11 mos)
Squids.Design
UX Design Consultant (1 yr 6 mos)
Texport Syndicate India Limited Advanced Material Division
Chief Designer and Product Strategist (9 mos)
Wildcraft India
Product Designer (1 yr 1 mo)
ARVIND MILLS, INDIA
Product Designer (5 mos)
Tarasafe International Pvt Ltd
Product Designer (6 mos)
Lumos Design Technology Pvt. Ltd. (accelerated by Faster Capital)
Product Design Intern (1 mo)
Perfect Uniforms
Founder (3 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Master of Design at National Institute of Design
xPro - Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree at Kumaraguru College of Technology