Harshvardhan Upadhyay — Design Manager

Hello there! I'm currently the Manager of UX Design at EY Studio+, bringing 13+ years of experience in the design industry. I've had the privilege of working with esteemed companies such as Microsoft, Samsung Electronics (Samsung Design Delhi), Times of India Group, Cognizant, and Thinking Threads Design Pvt Ltd. Throughout my career as a User Experience Designer, I've remained deeply involved in design education and have also taken on the role of Design Mentor. I'm actively engaged with various design communities, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration. I obtained my Masters of Design from the Department of Design at IIT Guwahati, receiving recognition such as the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award 2013 for my Masters Thesis Project and the iF Design Award 2020 for Tune Station, a Samsung Smart TV App. My passion lies in democratizing design education, and I've been mentoring numerous students and professionals through multiple design communities. My skill set encompasses System Design, User-Centered Design Methodologies, Design Research, HCD, and UX/UI Design Principles. I possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process, from conceptualization and brainstorming to meticulous attention to detail in the final stages. When it comes to design tools, I'm proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Balsamiq, Moqups, Microsoft Visio, and XD. My work approach involves gathering requirements, conducting research, applying design thinking, implementing solutions, and providing ongoing support. Outside of work, I find solace in traveling to mountains, enjoying music, and nurturing my curiosity for cricket and astronomy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a User Experience Designer with a focus on technology and design innovation.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 13 yrs 5 mos

Skills

User Experience Design
Design Research

Career Highlights

Over 13 years of experience in UX design.
Awarded iF Design Award 2020 for innovative design.
Passionate about democratizing design education.

Work Experience

EY Studio+

Manager - Design & Research (11 mos)

EY

Manager - User Experience Design & Research (3 yrs 2 mos)

Microsoft

User Experience Designer (1 yr 6 mos)

Samsung Electronics

Sr. Chief Designer (4 mos)

Chief Designer (1 yr 2 mos)

Lead Designer (2 yrs 7 mos)

Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

User Experience Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)

Cognizant

Associate UX/UI Designer (8 mos)

Thinking Threads Design Pvt. Ltd.

Design Associate (1 yr 1 mo)

Allies Interactive Services Pvt. Ltd.

Communication Designer (UI and Graphics) (9 mos)

Education

M.Des (Masters of Design) in at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Certification - Human-Centered Design at UC San Diego

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA at Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology

Film Appreciation Course at Film and Television Institute of India

Intermediate at SVM Inter College, Kanpur

Harshvardhan Upadhyay

Design Manager

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 13 years of experience in UX design.
Awarded iF Design Award 2020 for innovative design.
Passionate about democratizing design education.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a User Experience Designer with a focus on technology and design innovation.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

User Experience DesignDesign Research

Other Skills

System DesignUser-Centered Design MethodologiesHCDUX/UI Design PrinciplesUser ResearchUsability TestingCommunication DesignGraphic DesignVisual CommunicationHuman Computer InteractionDesign ThinkingWeb DesignAnimationSketchingVector Illustration

About

Experience

13 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Ey studio+

Manager - Design & Research

Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · India

As a Design & Research Manager at EY Studio+, I lead cross-functional teams to deliver human-centered design solutions that drive business transformation and innovation. My role bridges strategy, design, and technology, ensuring that user insights and research are at the core of every solution we craft.
Key Responsibilities:
Spearhead end-to-end design and research initiatives across digital products and services.
Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define vision, strategy, and experience roadmaps.
Lead user research, usability testing, and ethnographic studies to uncover deep user insights.
Translate research findings into actionable design strategies and compelling user experiences.
Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team of designers and researchers.
Champion design thinking and agile methodologies to foster innovation and rapid iteration.

System DesignUser-Centered Design MethodologiesDesign ResearchHCDUX/UI Design PrinciplesUser Experience Design

Ey

Manager - User Experience Design & Research

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Working as a User Experience Design Manager at EY has been an incredibly fulfilling journey for me. I am fortunate to be immersed in projects that revolve around Experience Design, Research and Analysis, and Business Strategies. In this role, I lead cross-functional teams, collaborating with talented individuals to craft exceptional digital experiences. From conducting in-depth user research to creating wireframes and prototypes, every day brings exciting challenges and opportunities for innovation. EY's supportive and dynamic environment enables me to apply my expertise and creativity to deliver impactful user experiences that align with clients' goals. It's truly rewarding to be part of a team that helps businesses thrive through effective design and strategy.

Design ResearchUser Experience DesignSystem DesignUser ResearchUsability Testing

Microsoft

User Experience Designer

Sep 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

I had the opportunity to work as a User Experience Designer for the Windows Design Group and the Modern Life Learning Design Group, specifically under the MLL Design Group. One of the key products I contributed to was Microsoft Family Safety. This powerful tool empowers users and their families to establish healthy habits and safeguard their loved ones in both digital and physical realms. With Microsoft Family Safety, users can have peace of mind knowing that their family is a little safer, while also granting their children the independence to learn and flourish. It was a rewarding experience to be part of a team that prioritizes the well-being and protection of families.

User Experience Design

Samsung electronics

3 roles

Sr. Chief Designer

May 2021 – Sep 2021 · 4 mos

Chief Designer

Mar 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Lead Designer

Jul 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Worked as an Experience Designer for Samsung devices such as Smart TVs, Samsung Mobile Phones and Gear Watch.

Bennett coleman and co. ltd. (times group)

User Experience Manager

Apr 2015 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Worked as User Experience Designer for real estate product Magicbricks, Worked on various projects and awarded for the best project work during 2017 for MB Mobile Site.

Cognizant

Associate UX/UI Designer

Jul 2014 – Mar 2015 · 8 mos · Pune Area, India

Worked as a User Experience Designer on various projects especially would like to mention "Barclays Wealth Management Application" for Barclays which have been designed with the UXD Team of BTCI (Barclays Technology Centre of India). Worked under agile process with scrum methodology. My role was to deliver the best experience to the end costumers by providing them intuitive and flawless UI design which should have appropriate interactions.

Thinking threads design pvt. ltd.

Design Associate

Jul 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo · SIDBI IIT Kanpur

Thinking Threads is a design sevice consultancy with expertise in visual communication, design research, brand identity wayfinding design amongst others
Worked as a design associate on various design projects such as branding, management and user experience design.

Allies interactive services pvt. ltd.

Communication Designer (UI and Graphics)

Aug 2010 – May 2011 · 9 mos · Kanpur

Allies Interactive Services has been providing IT, design, research, product and technology development services to clients from all over world since 1998. Allies helps companies, non-technical founders and startups by acting as their partner in R&D, product and SaaS development.
I worked in Allies on various Graphic Design projects such as vector illustration creation for world's largest vector graphics website as www.shutterstock.com