Hey, I am a Product Designer with over 10 years of experience of solving complex product problems and crafting delightful end-to-end experiences. I’ve collaborated in big design teams (VMware, Expedia), led design in startups (ArborMetrix, PhoneWarrior), and navigated the chaos in design agencies (DSYN, Design Clinic). My journey has been an exciting and rewarding one, across countries and cultures, meeting and learning from different people — and has shaped the designer and the person I am today.

I believe in democratic design — engage and empower stakeholders to bring their views to the table, and build products with the tribe. I aim to build processes that can lead to better collaboration, and to foster an environment which is collaborative and safe.

Outside work, I love to read (books, Medium, Pocket, and random trivia), play (soccer, cricket, FIFA), watch sports (Michigan Wolverines, Arsenal, Indian Cricket Team), travel, try new beers, cook (something spicy), binge watch TV shows, and talk design.

Want to talk design?
Reach out to me at jvarun at umich dot edu :)