Hey, I'm Mani
Design Lead at frog Design 🐸
a product design partner with focus on
a product design partner with focus on
a product design partner with focus on
a product design partner with focus on
.about
My unconventional path into design brings a fresh perspective to problem-solving. I’ve led design across industries and product stages—each requiring a user-centered approach to create meaningful experiences.
I’m currently focused on leading teams, mentoring designers, and shaping product strategy through hands-on collaboration.
.work experience
2024 — Now
frog Design
Design Lead
Design Lead at frog, contributing directly to complex engagements as an individual contributor while building team capability through structured mentorship, feedback, and career guidance.
2024 — Now
frog Design
Design Lead
Design Lead at frog, contributing directly to complex engagements as an individual contributor while building team capability through structured mentorship, feedback, and career guidance.
2024 — Now
frog Design
Design Lead
Design Lead at frog, contributing directly to complex engagements as an individual contributor while building team capability through structured mentorship, feedback, and career guidance.
2024 — Now
frog Design
Design Lead
Design Lead at frog, contributing directly to complex engagements as an individual contributor while building team capability through structured mentorship, feedback, and career guidance.
2021 — 2024
TIFIN Fintech India
Senior Product Designer
UX Lead at TIFIN where I spearhead the design efforts for Magnifi, an AI-powered retail investment platform dedicated to enhancing financial wellbeing. Notably, I led the design efforts of the introduction of an AI-driven chatbot that offers personalized investment assistance and tailors investment plans specific to each user.
2021 — 2024
TIFIN Fintech India
Senior Product Designer
UX Lead at TIFIN where I spearhead the design efforts for Magnifi, an AI-powered retail investment platform dedicated to enhancing financial wellbeing. Notably, I led the design efforts of the introduction of an AI-driven chatbot that offers personalized investment assistance and tailors investment plans specific to each user.
2021 — 2024
TIFIN Fintech India
Senior Product Designer
UX Lead at TIFIN where I spearhead the design efforts for Magnifi, an AI-powered retail investment platform dedicated to enhancing financial wellbeing. Notably, I led the design efforts of the introduction of an AI-driven chatbot that offers personalized investment assistance and tailors investment plans specific to each user.
2021 — 2024
TIFIN Fintech India
Senior Product Designer
UX Lead at TIFIN where I spearhead the design efforts for Magnifi, an AI-powered retail investment platform dedicated to enhancing financial wellbeing. Notably, I led the design efforts of the introduction of an AI-driven chatbot that offers personalized investment assistance and tailors investment plans specific to each user.
2020— 2021
Jumbotail Technologies
UX Designer
Led the design initiatives for the introduction of new features in the Supply Chain, Fintech, and Go-to-market products within the company. This encompassed the entire design process, from defining the problem statement to the final design hand-off, involving comprehensive primary and secondary research efforts.
2020— 2021
Jumbotail Technologies
UX Designer
Led the design initiatives for the introduction of new features in the Supply Chain, Fintech, and Go-to-market products within the company. This encompassed the entire design process, from defining the problem statement to the final design hand-off, involving comprehensive primary and secondary research efforts.
2020— 2021
Jumbotail Technologies
UX Designer
Led the design initiatives for the introduction of new features in the Supply Chain, Fintech, and Go-to-market products within the company. This encompassed the entire design process, from defining the problem statement to the final design hand-off, involving comprehensive primary and secondary research efforts.
2020— 2021
Jumbotail Technologies
UX Designer
Led the design initiatives for the introduction of new features in the Supply Chain, Fintech, and Go-to-market products within the company. This encompassed the entire design process, from defining the problem statement to the final design hand-off, involving comprehensive primary and secondary research efforts.
2019 — 2020
Freelance
Product Designer
Partnered independently with a surf school to reimagine its digital presence, improving clarity, usability, and overall customer experience across key touchpoints.
2019 — 2020
Freelance
Product Designer
Partnered independently with a surf school to reimagine its digital presence, improving clarity, usability, and overall customer experience across key touchpoints.
2019 — 2020
Freelance
Product Designer
Partnered independently with a surf school to reimagine its digital presence, improving clarity, usability, and overall customer experience across key touchpoints.
2019 — 2020
Freelance
Product Designer
Partnered independently with a surf school to reimagine its digital presence, improving clarity, usability, and overall customer experience across key touchpoints.
2015 — 2019
Decathlon Sports India
Supply Chain & Retail Planner
Led end to end operations and customer experience for the Target Sports brand in India, overseeing demand planning, retail and digital experience strategy, and merchandising execution.
2015 — 2019
Decathlon Sports India
Supply Chain & Retail Planner
Led end to end operations and customer experience for the Target Sports brand in India, overseeing demand planning, retail and digital experience strategy, and merchandising execution.
2015 — 2019
Decathlon Sports India
Supply Chain & Retail Planner
Led end to end operations and customer experience for the Target Sports brand in India, overseeing demand planning, retail and digital experience strategy, and merchandising execution.
2015 — 2019
Decathlon Sports India
Supply Chain & Retail Planner
Led end to end operations and customer experience for the Target Sports brand in India, overseeing demand planning, retail and digital experience strategy, and merchandising execution.