Vijay is a Senior UX Designer at Google. With over 14 years of experience, he has led product vision, crafted experiences for apps used by millions, built design teams and created business impact at scale.

Vijay's mantra?

Keep it simple, keep it real.
He's all about making informed decisions and spreading clarity like confetti -whether he's at work or just chilling. His mentee even dubbed him the "UX Therapist"- he's out here guiding and inspiring like a pro.

VIjay also happens to be an NID dropout. Listent to his story as we discuss the following:

00:00 - Introduction
1:25 - Educational Background
12:26 - NID (Photography Design)
14:36 - Dropping out of NID
16:20 - Convincing Family
19:07 - For Parents
22:21 - Vijay about the Book
24:07 - UX & Social sciences
25:39 - Importance of Design
27:59 - Let’s not do this
28:46 - Professional journey
32:16 - Studios to Corporates
37:56 - Wholistic understanding
41:51 - Creative Expression
42:17 - Interview process at Google
44:43 - Portfolio
48:42 - Missing links | Young Designers
52:07 - Missing links | Mid-level Designers
54:32 - Conclusion
55:29 - Final advise

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Order the book: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN



“Introduction to Design” isn’t just a book; it’s a helpful guide that clears up confusion, busts myths, and shows the way for new designers. With the help of beautiful and simplified diagrams and illustrations, this book makes understanding the design world even easier and more practical, empowering readers to explore their creativity with confidence.

Split into four main parts, each one acts like a map, leading you through the world of design. It helps you understand what design is all about and figure out your own path within it. With easy-to-understand writing and detailed illustrations, this book goes beyond just teaching—it becomes a joyful experience, full of knowledge, and a journey of discovery and understanding yourself better.

I've been designing for 15 years and if this book had come 15 years ago, I would have achieved all I did till now, in 8 years!

Aaquib Wani
Founder & Creative Director
Aaquib Wani Design

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