Abhilasha Kanthe

The Human Behind the Screen

My journey from writing code to shaping experiences has been Driven by logic, guided by observation, and fueled by the “messy” joy of discovery.

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My Path

Evolution of a Designer

My journey from writing code to shaping experiences

The Developer Roots

As an IT engineering graduate, my journey began with writing code. Understanding logic, architecture, and syntax gave me a deep appreciation for what goes on under the hood—but I soon realized I cared just as much about who was driving.

Exploring Interaction

Curiosity led me to the Game Industry. I was amazed by how immersive design could evoke emotion and drive behavior. It taught me that software isn't just about utility; it's about engagement.

Experience matters more than just code!

The Visual Shift

I dove into Graphic Design, mastering the tools to communicate visually. Color theory, typography, and layout became second nature. But pretty screens without purpose felt hollow.

UX UI

The Full Picture

My curiosity wasn't settled. I wanted to dive deeper into why users do what they do. I formally trained in UX design, bridging my technical background with human psychology.

  • Foundation of UX Design
  • Empathize, Define, and Ideate
  • Build Wireframes & Prototypes
  • Conduct UX Research
& still learning...
My Design process

URS DS

Phase 1

Understand

Phase 2

Research

Phase 3

Structure

Phase 4

Design

Phase 5

Scale

My Philosophy

Beyond the Pixel

Invisible Design

Great design shouldn't be noticed; it should just work. If a user stops to think about the interface, we've failed.

Systems Thinking

I don't just design screens; I design scalable systems. Every component, token, and pattern should serve the whole.

Human Centric

Technology must serve people, not the other way around. Empathy isn't a step in the process; it's the foundation.

Experience

Previous Work

2026 — Present

IBM

Senior Product Designer & AI Design Engineer

Leading the Barclays Private Banking sector for better user experience and modernization of the entire ecosystem. Spearheading AI-driven design workflows, architecting scalable enterprise design systems, and elevating end-to-end digital banking touchpoints for high-value client operations.

AI Design Engineering Barclays Private Banking Ecosystem Modernization UX Strategy Design Systems
2022 — 2026

Neudesic Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an IBM Company

GS Consultant II (Remote)

Leading the UX transformation of complex drilling & asset-management products for global energy enterprises. Championing design systems and user-centered workflows across cross-functional engineering teams.

Strategic Solutioning UX Research Visual Design RFPs AI & UX
2021 – 2022

Super AI Polaris Pvt. Ltd.

Senior UX/UI Designer & Team Lead (Remote)

Spearheaded UX/UI design initiatives for intelligent SaaS platforms. Mentored junior designers, established component libraries, and conducted rigorous usability audits.

SaaS UX Research Visual Design Wireframing
2019 – 2021

M90 Technology Pvt Ltd

Senior UX/UI Designer (Aurangabad, MH)

Delivered end-to-end design solutions from initial brand identity to high-fidelity wireframing and user research for diverse regional and enterprise web applications.

Brand IDentity UX Research UI Designing Wireframing

Areas of Expertise

Product Strategy

Roadmapping, MVP definition, and feature prioritization

UX Research

User interviews, usability testing, and persona development

Design Systems

Building scalable component libraries in Figma & React

Interaction Design

Creating fluid, intuitive micro-interactions and flows

The Stack

Design
Figma Adobe XD Ilustrator After Effects Miro
Management
Azure Jira MS 365 Notion