Arjun Dwarakanath🇮🇳

About Arjun Dwarakanath

Sr. Product Designer at Talkdesk

⭐️ ADPList100 2026 | Most Influential Mentor (Global Recognition) ⭐️ ⭐️ Top 50 UX Design Mentor - Jan - Mar 2026 ⭐️ Offering ❤️ FREE design mentoring for those starting their careers in design.

I’m a designer with 15 years of industry experience who helps organisations build excellent digital services.

My 🎓 educational background includes Visual Design and User Experience from IIT Hyderabad and a Certified Usability Analyst from HFI.

Currently, I work as a Senior Product Designer at Talkdesk, focusing on creating human and AI centric designs.

My expertise includes: ✅ User Interface Design ✅ User Experience Design ✅ AI in Design ✅ Visual Design & Story Telling ✅ Data Visualisation ✅ User Research ✅ Prototyping and Portfolio Design Review

I am also passionate about mentorship and helping others navigate their design journeys.

Expertise

Sessions with Arjun Dwarakanath

• Quick Mentorship | Design Gyaan (15 min): Design Therapy: Let’s vent about design struggles for 15 minutes – because who doesn’t love a good design rant? Pixel Perfect Wisdom: Quick-fire tips on UI/UX, because nobody has time for boring lectures! Portfolio Roast (Kind & Honest): Get ready for some constructive roasting, served with love and actionable feedback. Career Pep Talk: Motivational words of wisdom to help you survive the design jungle. Q&A Blitz: Got burning questions? We’ve got answers, and maybe a few dad jokes.
• Adapting to the AI Era as a Designer (30 min): Befriend the Bots: Collaborate creatively with your AI tools. Prompt Power: Craft wild prompts to spark innovation. Embrace the Absurd: Turn quirky ideas into groundbreaking designs. Time-Travel with AI: Reimagine design across eras for fresh inspiration. Chaos into Gold: Transform unexpected AI outputs into creative fuel.
• How to Crack Design Interviews (25 min): Nail the First Impression: Learn how to make hiring managers go “WOW!” before you even say a word! Portfolio Polish: We’ll turn your design portfolio into a scroll-stopper that says “Hire me NOW!” Brain Teaser Busters: Get tips on how to outsmart tricky interview challenges without breaking a sweat. Talk the Talk: Master the art of answering “Why should we hire you?” with confidence (and maybe a little sass). Real-world Secrets: Hear what ACTUALLY happens behind the interview curtain from someone who’s been on both sides! Ready to design your dream job? Let’s crack this! Book your session now!
• Portfolio Review & CV Review (45 min): Pixel Perfect Wisdom: Quick-fire tips on UI/UX, because nobody has time for boring lectures! Portfolio Roast (Kind & Honest): Get ready for some constructive roasting, served with love and actionable feedback. Q&A Blitz: Got burning questions? We’ve got answers, and maybe a few dad jokes.

What mentees say

“I had an outstanding session with my mentor, who demonstrated amazing communication and subject knowledge. His calm and curious approach made complex UX concepts easy to understand, and he provided invaluable insights into career growth. His exceptional problem-solving skills and motivation truly inspired me. I highly recommend booking a session with him if you”

“It was amazing session with Arjun and also gave very valuable suggestion for my design career.Thanks a lot Arjun to motivate to preparation for IIT.”

“"I had an amazing session with Arjun sir. He is a fantastic listener who provides clear and detailed oriented answers to every question. His feedback is completely honest and constructive, offering insightful critiques without any sugarcoating. He even took the initiative to analyze my case study beforehand to ensure his feedback was as relevant and impactful as possible."”