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Contextual Research and Design Strategy
SCAD START KIT
Neelesh Ranjan
Hi, I am Neelesh. I am a Design Leader.
EXPERIENCE LEAD
MA Design Management, Savannah College of Art and Design
ABOUT
I am a passionate researcher, strategist, and designer creating ethical and sustainable innovations to fulfill unarticulated user needs while continuously upgrading my knowledge and skills. I did my master's in design management from SCAD, Savannah, and my bachelor's in design from NIFT, Bengaluru.
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I have been in the design and research space for 10 years. I have been working as a lead product designer in the consumer banking division at Citi Bank, New York Head Quarters for the past 2 years. As a design thinker, I see the world in terms of problems and products, I develop insights and design solutions by using human-centered design and research.
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When I am not working, you would probably find me going for a run, hitting the gym, listening to a podcast, or watching a film/TV series on Netflix. I even like talking to people as I believe that every new person I meet is an EXPERT on something.
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SKILLS
Research &
Design Strategy
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Creative
Direction &
Design
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Research & Insights
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Content Marketing
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User Experience Research
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Experience Strategy
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Web Design
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UX & UI Design
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Brand Identity
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Interaction Design
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Illustration
APPLAUSES
"Neelesh has been an invaluable strategic asset to our Citi.com pre-login journeys. Two 2022 banking page redesigns netted double-digit acquisition growth rate, and Neelesh was a key Citi Strategy partner in that success. His enthusiasm is contagious and his insights are sharp. We're better when Neelesh is in the room"
-Someone at Citi HQ, NY
United States
"It was a pleasure working with Neelesh during his time at Deloitte. He was quick to take action in support of his teammates, insightful, hard-working, and driven to succeed."
-Someone at Deloitte HQ, WA, United States
INTERESTS
Illustrations
Anime
Fitness
Talking toÂ
random people
Worked with
Corporates and Startups
8
Years of Product Design Experience
15+
Succefully deliverd projects
5+
Organizations
B2B/B2C
Experience includes working with Arvind Brands, Welspun Group, Future Group, Landmark Group, Ricky &Micky, and Deloitte. Landmark Group is a multinational conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE. Welspun Group is a multinational company whose core industries are steel, energy, and textiles. Ricky & Micky is a US clothing retailer created by brothers Ricky & Micky. Together their collection of shirts, outerwear, and other garments boasts of-the-moment fits and designs and is a fresh take on men's fashion.
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