Narayanan Rajagopalan — CEO
I design experiences that bring clarity, empathy and intention into how people interact with spaces and systems. My approach blends journey mapping, behaviour insight and structured design thinking to create solutions that feel intuitive and trustworthy. I’ve led design teams that function as horizontal partners across business verticals, helping embed a culture of design thinking in everyday decisions - from operations and tech to sales and customer experience. My work sits at the intersection of strategy and space, where design becomes a tool for integration, not ornamentation. I focus on solutions that are simple, human-centric and aligned with real needs. Focus Areas • Experience Design & Journey Mapping • Design Thinking Culture • User Centric Interior Design (Experiential) • Physical + Digital Experience Integration • Cross-Functional Design Leadership Always open to conversations on design-led transformation and purposeful problem-solving.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Design Leader specializing in User Experience and Interior Design.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 20 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Design Leadership
- Experience Design
- Design Management
- User-centric Design
- Interior Design
- Design Strategy
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
Career Highlights
- Expert in user-centric design and experience mapping.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional design teams.
- Passionate about design-led transformation and problem-solving.
Work Experience
HomeLane
Vice President Design (4 yrs 2 mos)
Tata Elxsi
Senior Manager (3 yrs)
Hettich India Pvt. Ltd
Chief Designer (6 mos)
DAFFCO
General Manager - Design (3 yrs 6 mos)
Caravan Craft Retail Pvt. Ltd.
General Manager - Design and Projects (10 mos)
Tata Elxsi
Lead Designer (1 yr 5 mos)
Featherlite Office
Head of Design (2 yrs 8 mos)
Grottini S.R.L., Italy
Design and Project Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
Featherlite Products Pvt. Ltd.
Design Manager (1 yr)
Design Intervention India Pvt. Ltd.
Design Consultant (2 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Master's degree at National Institute ofDesign (NID) Ahmedabad
Certification Programme in Business Management at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
MDes at National Institute of Design
Diploma in Advanced Computing Arts at Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges
B.Arch at B.K.P.S. College of Architecture
at St. Johns High School