Hi 👋🏻 I’m

NIKHIL RANADE,

a Senior UX & UI Designer based in Munich.

Hi 👋🏻 I’m

NIKHIL RANADE,

a Senior UX & UI Designer based in

Munich.

About me

Mygoalistohelppeoplebuildbetter,moremeaningfulproducts.Asacreative,research-drivenUXexpert&trainer,IpromoteUXbestpractices&skilldevelopment.I’meagertojoinaninnovativeteamdedicatedtocreatingoutstandingproducts.

Mygoalistohelppeoplebuildbetter,moremeaningfulproducts.Asacreative,research-drivenUXexpert&trainer,IpromoteUXbestpractices&skilldevelopment.I’meagertojoinaninnovativeteamdedicatedtocreatingoutstandingproducts.

Mygoalistohelppeoplebuildbetter,moremeaningfulproducts.Asacreative,research-drivenUXexpert&trainer,IpromoteUXbestpractices&skilldevelopment.I’meagertojoinaninnovativeteamdedicatedtocreatingoutstandingproducts.

Strategy, design, insights plus a touch of magic! 🪄

Icombinecreative,technical,&businessskillswithexpertiseinleadingdesigntools&astrongunderstandingofhumanbehavior.I’macriticalthinker,open-mindedcommunicator,&effectivefacilitator.

Icombinecreative,technical,&businessskillswithexpertiseinleadingdesigntools&astrongunderstandingofhumanbehavior.I’macriticalthinker,open-mindedcommunicator,&effectivefacilitator.

Icombinecreative,technical,&businessskillswithexpertiseinleadingdesigntools&astrongunderstandingofhumanbehavior.I’macriticalthinker,open-mindedcommunicator,&effectivefacilitator.

Nikhil Ranade

Sr. UX Designer

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prototyping speed using AI-driven workflows.

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prototyping speed using AI-driven workflows.

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prototyping speed using AI-driven workflows.

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user interviews to uncover actionable insights.

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user interviews to uncover actionable insights.

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user interviews to uncover actionable insights.

0k ARR

unlocked by UX-led zero-to-one launches.

0k ARR

unlocked by UX-led zero-to-one launches.

0k ARR

unlocked by UX-led zero-to-one launches.

My skills

Top Skills:

Product Design
Figma
Usability Testing
UX Design
Design System
User Interviews
Rapid AI Prototyping
Interaction Design
Design Thinking

Other Skills:

User Experience Design
User Journey Mapping
User-centered Design
AI Prompt Engineering
Leadership
User Research
Competitor Analysis
Heuristic Evaluation
Information Architecture
UX Competency Setup
UX Coaching
Motion Graphics

Work experience

Senior UX Designer

2024 - Present

ClearOps GmbH - Munich, Germany

Senior UX Designer at ClearOps GmbH, leading scalable web & mobile UX initiatives for AI-driven, data-centric supply chain management solutions.

Developed a robust design system to streamline user experience & reduce workflow complexity.

B2B SaaS

Aftersales solutions

Supply chain technology

OEM - Dealer connectivity

Senior UX Designer

2023 - 2024

Cobrainer GmbH - Munich, Germany

Senior UX Specialist

2021 - 2022

Pune, India

UX Specialist

2017 - 2021

Pune, India

Education

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA™)

2018

Human Factors International - Mumbai, India

Completed intensive training in foundational UX principles, including user research, human behavior, usability testing, & accessible, inclusive design.

Gained practical skills to create user-centered solutions & earned industry-recognized certification in usability & UX best practices.

Usability testing

User centered design

User centered analysis

Foundation of user experience

Interaction Design Specialization

2017

University of California - San Diego, USA

Master of Science

2015 - 2016

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, USA

Bachelor of Engineering

2009 - 2014

Savitribai Phule Pune University - Pune, India

Process

Thebestresultsdon’tcomefromguesswork.Theycomefromaprovenprocess.

Thebestresultsdon’tcomefromguesswork.Theycomefromaprovenprocess.

Thebestresultsdon’tcomefromguesswork.Theycomefromaprovenprocess.

I use a versatile toolkit of design methods to deliver impactful results for users, products, & organizations. My approach is flexible & adaptive, allowing me to tailor the design process to each unique situation & evolving needs.

I use a versatile toolkit of design methods to deliver impactful results for users, products, & organizations. My approach is flexible & adaptive, allowing me to tailor the design process to each unique situation & evolving needs.

Empathize

Conduct research to better understand your users

User personas

User journey maps

User interviews

Define

Ideate

Prototype

Test

Implement

Work

Case Studies

Featured work between 2017-2026

My projects show how design makes a difference. Explore the work that’s helped my clients grow, scale, and stand out with better user experiences.

Work

Case Studies

Featured work between 2017-2026

My projects show how design makes a difference. Explore the work that’s helped my clients grow, scale, and stand out with better user experiences.

Contact

Ifyou’relookingforaleadwhocanbridgethegapbetweenbusinessstrategyanduserneeds,andusesmodernworkflowstoshipatscale, let’sconnect.

Ifyou’relookingforaleadwhocanbridgethegapbetweenbusinessstrategyanduserneeds,andusesmodernworkflowstoshipatscale, let’sconnect.

I’m ready for my next challenge with a team that values high-impact design. Whether you’re scaling a global design system or launching a zero-to-one product, I bring the technical grit and strategic clarity needed to move your roadmap forward.

Contact

Ifyou’relookingforaleadwhocanbridgethegapbetweenbusinessstrategyanduserneeds,andusesmodernworkflowstoshipatscale, let’sconnect.

I’m ready for my next challenge with a team that values high-impact design. Whether you’re scaling a global design system or launching a zero-to-one product, I bring the technical grit and strategic clarity needed to move your roadmap forward.