Ravi Tej Email & Phone Number

As the author of Nodes of Wisdom: Lessons from 100 Creative Visionaries, I embarked on a journey to distill the essence of creative success by engaging with over 100 global visionaries in design, technology, and innovation. This book, now an Amazon best-seller and featured on the hot new release list, is a comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced designers alike.Nodes of Wisdom is more than a book, it’s a mentor and a motivator, designed to inspire and guide the next generation of creatives toward meaningful, impactful work.

India

Started the first Indian design podcast featuring multiple global design leaders to reach powerful platforms like Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, and Spotify; the Podcast is also available on eight other streaming platforms with listeners from 50 countries across the globe. Topping the Apple Podcast charts in the design & art category at #1 in over ten countries like India, Romania, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Philippines, Nigeria, Lithuania and Thailand and in the top 10 charts in over 25 countriesThis Podcast talks about the journey, discoveries, problems, opportunities, and exposures ranging from design lessons, case studies, and talks from global leaders and founders.

India

We interview top product leaders, founders and entrepreneurs from diverse industries worldwide, unlocking their insights and experiences. From tech titans to entrepreneurial trailblazers, our mission is to democratize Product knowledge and create impact

India

As the Founder and Community Lead of the Hyderabad Chapter of the Creative Community, we have built a thriving space where over 500 creative minds come together to share their passions, hobbies, and innovative ideas. This community serves as a collaborative hub for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including design, art, technology, and entrepreneurship, to connect and co-create.Our goal is to build bridges between creative individuals from different walks of life and empower them to collaborate on transformative projects that drive innovation and make an impact.

Maharashtra, India

As the Founder and Host of Design with Tejj, I have created a platform dedicated to making design education more accessible by connecting students, professionals, and design enthusiasts worldwide. Through insightful interviews with leading designers and engaging discussions with design students, the channel offers a unique blend of inspiration, mentorship, and practical advice for the global design community.

• Initiated the #spreadknowledge movement to democratize design knowledge and foster a rich learning ecosystem.• Firmly believe in breaking down paywalls in education to mould the next generation of innovative designers.• Featured prominently on the front pages of renowned design platforms such as UX Collective, Prototypr.io, Muzli, Chatbot Magazine, and Medium's Design section.• Proud member and official writer for elite design publications, including UX Collective, Prototypr.io, Muzli, and Chatbot Magazine.• Twice honoured as the "Top Writer in Design", boasting over a thousands of reads on my published works.

Designland is a not-for-profit design community created by designers, for designers. We are dedicated to fostering collaboration, creativity, and driving positive change within the design industry. Our platform offers opportunities for connection, mentoring, job exploration, events, and insights into design and AI trends. We are proud to have a vibrant community of over 5000+ creative individuals in our community learning from each other and growing.

India

Designing a browser-based AI led console that enables coordinating digital banking products across business lines, call centres, digital teams, and IT/Security to provide them with a holistic view of the customers, including data-driven app configuration that integrates with core banking systems and third-party services helping in managing digital banking products from one centralized location.

Senior Product Designer, XPO - Tenth-largest logistics company globally• Steered product direction, visuals, and UX for multiple high-performance dashboards, order trackers, and mobile quoting apps.• We have established a comprehensive design system, mitigating inconsistency errors across platforms.• Conceptualized and executed the AI-based central quote platform, collaborating with diverse stakeholders:• Achieved 34% growth in cross-sales and improved booking load efficiency by 42%.Senior UX Designer, [ Wongdoody/Infosys XD]• Engaged actively in client interactions, crafting deliverables like POCs, RFPs, and estimations.• Contributed significantly to sealing deals with prominent Fortune 500 clients across varied domains.• Bagged top honours on the sales leaderboard for Q3 & Q4.

Bengaluru Area, India

Spearheaded Product Design and research for a "Daily Work Analysis Tool" to boost employee productivity:• Developed a gamified system to track and amplify daily employee activities.• Successfully doubled productivity and goal-setting metrics across the media and content sectors.• Managed data audit processes, refining vast data pools to simplify decision-making for the management. This facilitated effective workforce allocation and optimized product release planning.Pivoted to content conceptualization, enhancing visual communication for middle and high school students:• Produced high-quality visual content in math and science for K-12 segments.• Led the creation of extensive Imaginarium worksheets for 8th-grade students.• Contributed to Commerce projects as an animator, motion graphics specialist, and typography expert.Mentored team and directors, fostering a clear understanding and realization of product and promotional video visions.

Hyderabad Area, India

Jeelo was a non-profit organization run by the students of GITAM University, intending to eradicate child labour in Telangana. The organization actively collected donations to aid the learning of several underprivileged children around the University. By the end of its tenure, Jeelo successfully educated over 150 children of various age groups.

Michigan, United States

Worked as a summer intern in Tecumseh on how effectively compressors could be designed and manufactured.