My Passion for Design
What excites me most about design is the potential it holds to improve people’s lives. I’m fascinated by how thoughtful design can simplify complex tasks, enhance understanding, and ultimately make everyday interactions with technology smoother and more enjoyable.
My Journey
How I started my professional designer’s journey
Level 0 – Laying the Groundwork (Fresh Graduate)
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Level 1 – From Machines to Mindsets (Industrial Designing)
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How My Journey Transitioned into Product & UX/UI Design
Level 2 – Stepping into Entrepreneurship & UI/UX Design
Level 3 – Adapting Through Change and Growth
The Current Chapter of My Journey
Level 4 – Where My Journey Stands Today
Level 5 – To be continued
Certificates
GenAI Fundamentals for UX Designers + Researchers
Issued by: Udemy
Issued on: Aug 2025
Master Digital Product Design: UX Research & UI Design
Issued by: Udemy
Issued on: Aug 2025
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Issued by: Udemy
Issued on: May 2025
Movies
Design-focused movies & documentaries I like
Abstract: The Art of Design
Channel to watch: Netflix (Web-series with 14 episodes)
Recommended episodes as a must-watch for UX/UI designers:
S1.E1 ∙ Christoph Niemann: Illustration
S1.E6 ∙ Paula Scher: Graphic Design
S2.E5 ∙ Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design
S2.E6 ∙ Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design
Design Disruptors
Channel to watch: Youtube (Duration 1h 3m)
Design Disruptors is an inspiring look at how top tech companies use design to shape products and transform industries. It highlights the creativity, empathy, and problem-solving behind impactful user experiences, making it a must-watch for anyone in UX or product design.
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
Channel to watch: Youtube (Duration 1h 18m)
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things follows Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus as they explore how living with less can lead to more meaning and happiness. Directed by Matt D’Avella, the film challenges consumerism and highlights how simplicity can create space for purpose and fulfillment.
Books
Design Books That Inspire Me
The Design of Everyday Things – Don Norman
A classic on human-centered design, usability, and intuitive interfaces.
Don’t Make Me Think – Steve Krug
A practical guide to web usability and creating intuitive experiences.
Change by Design – Tim Brown
How design thinking can transform organizations and inspire innovation.
Reviews & Recommendations
Ricky Hayes
CEO at Debutify
Kunal has been truly someone you can depend on. He is always trying his best, he is definitely someone you will find in your team is an advocate that is always trying his best for the business!
Micah Quinto
COO at Debutify
I had the pleasure of working with Kunal at Debutify, and he’s a great UX designer. He has a strong eye for detail and knows how to make products easy and enjoyable to use.
Rishi M.
Senior UX/UI Designer at WovVTech
His ability to seamlessly navigate through diversified projects showcased his versatility, and I witnessed firsthand how he matured in the UX design process, consistently delivering user-centric solutions.
deb(debadip) bandyopadhyay
CEO at Andromeda Digital
Kunal consistently demonstrates outstanding initiative and problem-solving skills. His dedication to tackling challenges head-on and delivering solutions with minimal supervision is remarkable.
Case Studies
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Let's connect
Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just to say hello! 🤘
Email:
Kunalshankar77@gmail.com
Phone:
+91-7980072892
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