I am Shantanu, who this?
A product designer with 12+ years of experience solving complex product challenges through human-centered, end-to-end experiences and scalable systems.

I specialize in turning messy, ambiguous problems into clear product direction. From early discovery to shipped experiences, I focus on building products that scale, make sense to users, and actually get used.

I've worked closely with founders, PMs, and engineers, often acting as the connective tissue between design, product, and tech. I enjoy being in the thick of it: aligning teams, shaping systems, and making sure good ideas survive contact with reality.

From zero to one and one to scale, I care about the whole product lifecycle, not just screens, but decisions, trade-offs, and long-term impact.

Outside the design world, it's boss fights, anime marathons, and the occasional adventure - currently leveling up with Cursor AI 🍵 ✨ 😎

Shantanu Bahadure standing on a balcony overlooking a highway

Experience

  • Reimag.in2022 — 2025

    Staff Product Designer

  • Little Planet Studio2019 — 2022

    Lead Product Designer

  • Nextbite2016 — 2019

    Senior Product Designer

  • 99designs.com2014 — 2016

    Freelance UX/UI Designer

Been there, Done that ;)

Product Stuff

  • Design Strategy
  • User Research
  • UI/UX
  • Prototyping
  • Visual Design
  • Design System
  • Product Suite

Creative Stuff

  • Creative Strategy
  • Brand Mark
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Identity System
  • Iconography
  • Typography
  • Photography

Ops Stuff

  • Product Strategy
  • Founder Advice
  • Pitch Deck
  • Domain Expertise
  • Lean Team Building
  • Communications
  • Risk & Ops

Want towork with me?

mail@shantanu.design