Shalini Dey

Design Manager

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India18 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of diverse design experience.
Expert in user-centered design and information visualization.
Strong leadership in managing cross-functional design teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a User Experience Designer with expertise in Information Design and User-Centered Design.

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Skills

Other Skills

Information ArchitectureUser-centered DesignInteraction DesignUser JourneysIllustratorInformation DesignDesign ThinkingUser Interface DesignUser Experience DesignUsability TestingUser ExperienceUser InterfaceUsabilityHuman Computer InteractionTypography

About

I am a Designer. Specifically, one who designs information. I used to be a communication engineer (I still am) but my approach to information changed quite a bit after I studied how data can be conveyed beautifully and more importantly, meaningfully! After I completed my graduation I pursued Information Design with the objective of making communication simple through solutions that keep the information intact and apparent without losing relevance. I bring an analytical perspective and a problem solving attitude to design user experiences that are functional, efficient, intuitive, and scalable. With well over a decade of experience in designing for a diverse set of sectors, subjects, and media, I have the unique advantage of having managed cross functional design, development, and customer focused teams while working with startups as well as large corporations. This has enabled me to perceive problem statements and design intervention opportunities in a system oriented, holistic context. Skills : User Centered Design, Information Design (print, web, interactive, storyboarding), User Experience Design (user research, persona creation, user journeys, information architecture, use case scenario development, wireframing, low to hi fidelity prototyping), Interaction Design, Information Visualisations, Inforgraphics, Sketching, Culture studies. Traits : Personable, Empathetic collaborator, Delivery focused, Adaptable, Detail oriented, Strong at communicating design intent.

Experience

18 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Ibm

3 roles

Senior Design Manager

Promoted

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Hybrid

I manage the Industry and Mobile design team working on services and products within the Maximo portfolio of IBM Asset Lifecycle Management.

UX Design Lead

Jun 2023 – Dec 2023 · 6 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Hybrid

I lead part of the design team working on solutions and products within the Maximo portfolio of IBM Sustainability Software. Responsibilities included scoping requirements with cross functional teams, streamlining design ops, managing project assignments and progress, as well as individual contributions as a UX designer.

UX Design Lead

Dec 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Hybrid

I lead the design team working on services and products within the TRIRIGA portfolio of IBM Sustainability Software. Responsibilities included scoping requirements with cross functional teams, streamlining design ops, managing project assignments and progress, as well as individual contributions as a UX designer.

Nascent info

Design Lead

Dec 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs

I lead product experience across services and products at Nascent where I worked with C-Suite and business heads to align design operations and team capabilities towards shared company vision. Coordinated between clients, designers, and development teams.

Self-employed

Independent UX Consultant

Mar 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

I consulted with business heads and client teams to determine the requirements, possible workflows, success parameters and the overall experiences for products through sprints, extensive field studies and on-site engagements followed by their implementation through quick prototyping, interface design, and support to development teams.

Regur technology solutions

Creative Head

Nov 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

I planned and implemented all design projects. As the creative head, I scoped and assessed the requirements of the design department for projects, as well as co-ordinated everyday operations to build design culture and resources for the company. I strategised the general way forward for the design team and coordinated between the design team, development teams and clients.

Dhirubhai ambani institute of information and communication technology

Adjunct Faculty

Jul 2015 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, India

I planned and conducted courses on Interaction design and Information design for M.Des students.

Emotome

Partner & Design Lead

Dec 2011 – Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 10 mos

As the design lead, I planned and managed the operations of all design projects. I coordinated various activities, relevant to the user-centred design process, within and amongst the designers, development teams, and client teams.

3m

Advanced Designer

Aug 2009 – Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

As a designer in 3M India my role demanded that I dabble in varied fields but mostly it required me to come up with wayfinding solutions to help people understand directional information, while on the move. Also, designing intuitive interactions and clean user interfaces formed a big part of my job.

Ford foundation & nid research grant

Research scholar

Jan 2009 – Jul 2009 · 6 mos

I worked on a 7+ month design project to create a series of complementing information tools aimed at promoting public transport in Delhi, particularly considering the scenario of large tourist influx during the 2010 Commonwealth Games.