--- title: "About | Girish Hegde" description: "Learn more about Girish Hegde, a UI/UX designer with a Bachelor's in Visual Arts, driven by a passion for creative problem-solving and human-centered design." url: "https://www.girishhegde.com/about" language: "en" --- ![Girish Hegde](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/girish-hegde.webp) About Me # Hey, I'm Girish Hegde UI/UX Designer from Bangalore I’m a UI/UX designer passionate about solving complex problems through thoughtful, human-centered design. My journey into UX began when I noticed how poorly designed digital experiences can hinder productivity - and how intuitive design can do the opposite. Over the years, I've honed my craft across several companies and client projects, translating both aesthetic sensibilities and user empathy into practical solutions. Outside of work, I recharge through creative hobbies that keep my design thinking fresh and grounded. [ Download Resume ](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/files/ba39b2_0c2eee07e3b141359b248900f09e67d2.pdf) ![UI/UX](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ui_ux.svg) 6+ Years of UI/UX Experience ![Graphic Design](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/graphic_design.svg) 5+ Years of Web/Graphic Experience My Process ## I don't follow a rigid framework, my process adapts to the problem, moving from understanding to shipping through collaboration Step 01 ### Research Gaining an understanding of the problem and our customers, gathering relevant data and context Step 02 ### Problem definition After getting more context, going a step further to properly frame the problem that I'm trying to solve Step 03 ### User journey mapping Before getting into the design exploration, taking the time to map out the user journeys & stories Step 04 ### Design explorations Exploring various possible design solutions and seeking feedback from relevant stakeholders Step 05 ### Usability testing After settling on some design directions, carry out usability tests with users to test ease of use Step 06 ### Handoff and monitoring Handing off all design-related assets to developers as well as monitoring relevant performance ## Hands-on experience ![OpenText](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_5f72d10a8d1b44809d1bd17d318f78f0mv2.webp) ### OpenText India | Sr. UX Designer | Hybrid 2023 April – 2026 March At OpenText, I contributed to multiple SaaS products within the networking domain, focusing on creating user-centric designs that improved usability and product adoption. I played a key role in evolving and maintaining a design system that ensured consistency across products, while streamlining collaboration between designers and developers. Working closely with cross-functional teams - including product managers, engineers, and researchers - I helped shape workflows and features that addressed real user needs. My design approach combined research insights, visual design expertise, and interaction patterns to deliver scalable experiences across enterprise platforms. ![MicroFocus](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_d58c0b8ce5174afb817b98d06acc90f3mv2.webp) ### Micro Focus | UX Designer | Hybrid 2019 July – 2023 March At MicroFocus, I worked on enterprise-scale products with a focus on bridging user experience and visual design. My role involved creating intuitive interfaces and ensuring seamless workflows for complex networking and IT management solutions. Leveraging my Visual Arts background, I combined strong aesthetics with functional clarity to deliver designs that resonated with end-users. I collaborated with cross-functional teams - including developers, QA, and product managers - to bring concepts from wireframes to production-ready interfaces. By conducting usability evaluations and iterative design improvements, I helped reduce product complexity and enhance adoption across diverse user groups. ![Regalix](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_c3a5112ee1bb492a9aa00bb3c3c3647emv2.webp) ### Regalix | Sr. Web & Graphic Designer | WFO 2017 June – 2019 June At Regalix, I was responsible for delivering web design and visual communication solutions for leading technology clients including VMware, Hitachi, and Pure Storage. My role focused on designing marketing websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns that aligned with brand identity and business objectives. In addition to web design, I collaborated with clients directly to understand their goals and create graphics and visual assets for explainer videos, presentations, and campaigns. This experience sharpened my ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging visuals that resonated with both enterprise and consumer audiences. ![Design Juice](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_e1c674d2616640edb287990c016bf24emv2.webp) ### Design Juice | Sr. Graphic Designer | WFO 2013 October – 2017 June I began my career at Design Juice, working on a diverse mix of graphic and web design projects for clients across multiple industries and domains. This role gave me exposure to handling end-to-end creative processes - from understanding client requirements to delivering final design assets that aligned with their brand and business needs. Collaborating with multiple clients simultaneously taught me to adapt to varied industries and design styles while ensuring quality and consistency. I worked on branding, marketing collateral, website layouts, and digital creatives, building a strong foundation in both visual communication and digital design. ## Certifications ![Coursera](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_d27419cc99a74b7fb729b4efc91e4862mv2.webp) ### Visual Elements of User Interface Design ![Coursera](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_d27419cc99a74b7fb729b4efc91e4862mv2.webp) ### UX Design Fundamentals ![IxDF](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_979e8619cd6041bf8d813ba72d40f5efmv2.webp) ### User research-methods and best practices ![IxDF](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_979e8619cd6041bf8d813ba72d40f5efmv2.webp) ### Accessibility: How to Design for All ![IxDF](https://20l43wd5v0.koniglecdn.com/images/ba39b2_979e8619cd6041bf8d813ba72d40f5efmv2.webp) ### AI for Designers