Background

It all began with architecture and a love for how things are made.

Five years studying architecture at Pune taught me to think spatially, holistically and always from the perspective of the person using the space. When I discovered product design through a Master's at IIT Hyderabad, something clicked - the same instincts, but for digital experiences.

Since then I have worked across B2B SaaS, automotive HMI, EdTech and AI tooling. What excites me most is the moment a complex, messy workflow becomes genuinely simple and watching real users react when it clicks.

Right now I am at Mindtickle, designing across analytics, CMS and AI-powered workflows. I also build side projects with AI-native tools, currently a finance tool for couples using Figma Make and Claude.
To create things that solve problems, make lives easy, create an impact and spread delight.
My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride which has taken me through different teams and organisations, allowing me to gain valuable insights into B2B Product Design, User Research, Design Systems, Visual Design, etc.
Being a designer allows me to touch varied disciplines and interact with people from diverse backgrounds. It is satisfying, rewarding and most importantly, it keeps me on my toes!

Right now

Right now

📚 Reading: Three sheets to the wind
📺 Watching: The White Lotus S3
🛠️ Building: Finance tool for couples
☕️ Exploring flat whites in Melbourne. Recent: Industry Beans, Fitzroy
🃏 Trying out different card games

My latest adventures in public speaking

My latest adventures in public speaking

UXINDIA 2025
Hyderabad 🇮🇳

UXINDIA 2025
Hyderabad 🇮🇳

Design Outlook 2024
Melbourne 🇦🇺

Design Outlook 2024
Melbourne 🇦🇺

Life outside screen

Life outside screen

Some of the things I do - tinkering with AI and code, writing my thoughts, having coffee, reading, cooking, trying out card games and exploring my city!

Some of the things I do - tinkering with AI and code, writing my thoughts, having coffee, reading, cooking, trying out card games and exploring my city!

© 2026 Manali Bapat

© 2026 Manali Bapat

© 2026 Manali Bapat

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