Hello, I’m Soumyajit Chakraborty
A Seasoned Product Designer based in Bangalore
Specialised in product thinking and design execution. I bring strategic insights, direction and leadership to the realm of design. My passion to drive impactful results is fuelled by my knack for dissecting customer/user challenges and architecting market leading solutions. My product thinking approach allows me to envision and execute designs that truly resonate users and triumph in the marketplace.
About Soumyajit Chakraborty
Product Designer
Over 20 years of experience across a wide range of industries, platforms, and experiences.
As a seasoned product designer, I bring to the table a wide array of skills crucial for crafting impactful, user-centric products. My expertise spans strategic thinking, interaction design (UX), visual design, prototyping, and user research. My design approach is data-driven, user-focused, and geared towards quality.
Well-known for my proficiency in Product Thinking, I have a knack for transforming complex data into actionable insights. This skill enables me to create innovative solutions that address user needs while aligning with business objectives. I take a holistic view of product design, understanding the overall experience while also ensuring the successful delivery of individual features.
In terms of team dynamics, I am committed to fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning. I believe in 'working out loud', frequently sharing my work to inspire and engage my team. As a steadfast ally and mentor, I go the extra mile to improve operational efficiency and leave things better than I found them. I empower my team members to deliver exceptional designs, support each other, and bring their visions to life.
Core Strength 01
Product Thinking
One of my core strengths is synthesizing tons of data into actionable insights and ideas. I think about the holistic and long-term possibilities and help to deliver on business objectives. I lead through storytelling, collaborating with others, and deeply understanding customers.
Problem Setting
Understanding the Audience
Knowing the Market
Defining Jobs To Be Done
Understanding Business Objectives
Measuring Goals
Considering the whole and the individual parts
Core Strength 02
Design Excellence
As a designer who has been in the industry for a long time, I help to bring design excellence to the entire team. I relentlessly focus on the craft of Design, knowing where to bend, to inspire a high quality bar. I help to bring a culture of critique and facilitate and lead executive reviews. I lead by example.
Product Design
UX & Interaction Design
Visual Design
Critiques
Leadership Reviews
Core Strength 03
Execution & Delivery
A vision and strategy are only as good as their execution. I lead complex, ambiguous projects from concepts to shipping products. I collaborate heavily with cross-functional partners to ensure excellence in delivery.
Prototyping
Design Sprints
Engineering Handoff
Design Reviews
Design Q.A.
Understanding Data
Experimentation
Featured Work
Latest Product Design Work and Case Studies
Salesforce -
Pace with Purpose
Wellness initiatives with charitable giving.
In a world driven by technology and philanthropy, Salesforce is getting ready to introduce its innovative ‘Pace with Purpose App’ – a revolutionary solution merging corporate wellness initiatives with charitable giving. This app leverages the power of Salesforce, to seamlessly integrate physical activity tracking with donation functionalities, fostering a culture of well-being and social impact within the organisation.
Strategy and Vision
Tight Collaboration
Leadership and Mentorship
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Salesforce - Next Gen AI
Pre-authorisation Inquiry for patients
A user-centered approach to streamlining pre-surgical procedures. Focusing on the use case of knee replacement surgery, we explore how an intelligent agent can facilitate the process for patients. Specifically, this abstract describes a user who delegates the task of verifying medical plan coverage and prior authorisation requirements to their assigned agent, "Makana AI" from AgentForce Health Cloud Services.
Strategy and Vision
Tight Collaboration
Leadership and Mentorship
Additional Case Studies
Work that I've directed, lead, and contributed individually.
Experience & Background
Across a span of 20 years in product design, I've held various roles such as Product Designer, Director, and Head of Design. My career journey includes 9 fruitful years in leading Design Agencies and consulting companies like Sapient Nitro, Infosys, TIS and Unisys where I sharpened my design expertise, honed product thinking, and cultivated leadership skills.
Transitioning to in-house roles for the next 7 years, I've been instrumental in developing strategic visions, steering product roadmaps, and expanding customer bases, all while ensuring the achievement of company objectives. My colleagues and peers recognize and appreciate my strategic acumen, my dedication to elevating design craft, and my composed demeanor during periods of substantial change.
