Design Futures: Cultivating Creative Confidence
Aubergine is proud to bring together a one-of-a-kind interactive session in Ahmedabad – "Design Futures: Cultivating Creative Confidence" for design and business professionals, aspiring product owners, project managers, and creative business owners.
Join us for an enriching event featuring an insightful talk by our esteemed speaker, a dynamic panel discussion with industry experts, and valuable networking opportunities. Our trailblazing panelists will share unique insights, experiences, and strategies to boost creative confidence, making this event a must-attend for seasoned designers, budding creatives, and those seeking to unleash their imaginative prowess.
#Keynote Speaker
Purnima Bhaskaran, Sr. UX Designer at Aubergine Solutions
Our keynote speaker Purnima has over 8 years of design expertise, she is passionate about crafting user-centric systems that provide seamless experiences. Purnima's global journey led her to collaborate with leading tech companies, impacting over 20 million users. Now, she delves into productivity and mindful practices, bridging gaps between non-technical and technical stakeholders with creativity and innovation. Always seeking challenging problems, Purnima brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse fields to her roles.
#Panelists
1.Sheel Damani, Founder at Fruitfly Design
In her 15-year journey as a designer, she has relentlessly pursued elevating experiences across diverse domains, focusing on breaking down complexity in B2B spaces from fintech to manufacturing and supporting customer-centric services. Specializing in aligning design efforts with business objectives, she contributed to transformative projects steering organizations towards new ventures and growth. Projects adopting a "Zero-to-one" approach, emphasizing a human-centered design, hold a special place in her heart. Transitioning from an introverted individual contributor to a leadership role, she adeptly synthesizes cross-functional team efforts with business leaders. Beyond projects, she finds fulfillment in mentoring young design aspirants and engages in teaching roles at institutions like NID and NIFT, sharing the transformative power of design.
2.Bhakti Dudhara, Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer at Aubergine Solutions
Bhakti, a seasoned designer with over 17 years of experience and a decade-long tenure as a founder, channels her passion into creating impactful designs that transcend the ordinary. The inception of Aubergine in 2012 marked a pivotal moment in her journey, symbolizing ten years of pioneering innovative solutions. As the driving force behind Aubergine's design endeavors, Bhakti assumes the role of captain, meticulously crafting exceptional user experiences and cultivating a team poised to carry the legacy forward into new and uncharted territories. Always eager to engage with innovative product owners, she has seamlessly blended the roles of founder and mentor, guiding aspiring designers. At the heart of her design philosophy lies a commitment to asking the right questions, serving as a compass that directs each project toward excellence.
3.Akshay Vyas, Creative Head (Operations) at Knovos
Immersed in the dynamic software industry, this seasoned artist excels in brand creation and management, navigating the digital landscape with finesse. A passionate creative evangelist, he dedicates himself to empowering organizations and individuals, breathing life into their visions. With a holistic perspective on design operations, his adventurous spirit and wildlife appreciation inject a distinctive flair into his work. Whether shaping digital interfaces or crafting brand narratives, he creates designs that captivate and leave an indelible mark. A harmonious blend of technical expertise, artistic flair, and a passion for the untamed beauty of nature defines his creative journey, inspiring others to explore boundless possibilities at the intersection of art, design, and adventure.
4.Arnab Chakravarty, Principal Designer at FundamentalVR
Arnab, an interdisciplinary artist/designer, explores the overlooked physical and digital affordances of technology, forging reconfigurations between humans, machines, and latent space. With a decade-long journey, his expertise spans software design, interactive installations, and immersive theatrical productions. As a principal designer at Fundamental VR, he contributes to groundbreaking immersive surgical training in VR with haptic feedback, featured prominently in Meta's Quest campaign. Arnab is also an artist in residence with the Mozilla Foundation, focusing on responsible AI in society. With a rich background, he has held roles as a post-doctoral research fellow at ITP, an artist-in-residence at CMU, and earned recognition at global platforms like India Art Fair, Red Dot, and NYC Media Lab.
The event is an attempt to bring together the creative community in Ahmedabad and empower the audience with knowledge, tools, and an opportunity to network with people of similar aspirations.