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designerwithasoul

My journey began in publishing.
Today it continues through
product strategy and digital experiences.

Biography

I grew up in a publishing studio, where design wasn’t simply about making things look beautiful—it was about helping people understand information, tell stories, and navigate complexity. That early foundation continues to shape how I think, solve problems, and design today.

Born and raised in Mumbai, I was introduced to design at an early age through my father, MG Moinuddin, one of India’s pioneering editorial and publication designers. Watching him transform newspapers and magazines into experiences people wanted to read taught me that great design demands clarity, precision, and purpose. Years later, collaborating with him on HT Café for Hindustan Times became one of the most meaningful milestones of my career.

Over the past 25+ years, my work has taken me across editorial design, publishing, branding, advertising, packaging, and, more recently, digital products and customer experiences. Although the mediums have evolved, my approach has remained the same: solve real problems, simplify complexity, and create experiences people trust and enjoy.

For me, good design has never been about aesthetics alone. It’s about helping people make better decisions through experiences that are clear, intuitive, and meaningful.

My Way

My career has taken me from publishing studios and advertising agencies to product strategy and digital experiences. Across every discipline, one belief has remained constant: thoughtful design should simplify complexity, create trust, and improve people’s lives.

Systems Thinker

Collaborative

Design Mentor

Problem Solver

Selected Clients

Case Studies

Stocks & Karma

Product Strategy · UI/UX · Brand Identity
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PRODUCT STRATEGY · UI/UX · BRAND IDENTITY

Stocks & Karma

Challenge

Help first-time investors build confidence before entering real markets.

Solution

Designed a simulated investment platform combining education, community insights, and game mechanics.

My Role

Led product strategy, UX research, information architecture, interaction design, and visual identity.

Gynoveda

Brand Identity
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PRODUCT STRATEGY · UI/UX · BRAND IDENTITY

Gynoveda

Challenge
Create a modern healthcare brand that makes Ayurvedic women's wellness feel credible, approachable, and trustworthy.

Solution
Designed a cohesive identity and communication system that balanced scientific credibility with warmth and empathy.

My Role
Led brand strategy, identity design, visual language, and brand guidelines.

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PRODUCT STRATEGY · UI/UX · BRAND IDENTITY

BitPass

Challenge
Traditional password managers rely on a master password, creating both friction and a single point of failure.

Solution
Designed a passwordless identity platform that combines facial recognition, voice authentication, and blockchain technology to provide a simpler and more secure user experience.

My Role
Led product strategy, UX research, interaction design, and brand identity from concept through product launch.

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PRODUCT STRATEGY · UX RESEARCH · SERVICE DESIGN

India Votes

Challenge
Public trust is fundamental to democratic elections, yet concerns around transparency, accessibility, and voter confidence continue to exist. The challenge was to explore how emerging technologies could strengthen trust while simplifying the voting experience.

Solution
Designed a blockchain-enabled voting platform that combined biometric identity verification, secure digital authentication, and a user-centred service experience to create a transparent, accessible, and tamper-resistant voting system.

My Role
Led product strategy, UX research, user interviews, service blueprinting, information architecture, interaction design, wireframing, visual design, prototyping, and usability testing as part of my IIT Hyderabad UI/UX capstone project.


 

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PRODUCT STRATEGY · SERVICE DESIGN · BRAND IDENTITY · PACKAGING

BluPack

Challenge
Medication non-adherence is a global healthcare problem, especially among senior citizens and patients managing multiple prescriptions. Traditional medicine strips are difficult to organize, leading to missed doses, medication errors, and unnecessary waste.

Solution
Designed an end-to-end medication management ecosystem that combines robotic dose dispensing, custom daily sachets, intuitive packaging, and a companion mobile app—making it easier for patients and caregivers to follow treatment plans accurately and safely.

Role
Led product strategy, user research, service design, brand identity, packaging design, mobile app UX/UI, and the end-to-end patient experience from prescription to medication adherence.

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BRANDING · WEBSITE · ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Di Napoli

Challenge
Create an authentic Italian restaurant brand that stood apart in a crowded dining market while delivering a consistent customer experience across physical and digital touchpoints.

Solution
Developed a complete brand ecosystem inspired by traditional Neapolitan craftsmanship, extending the identity across restaurant interiors, signage, packaging, menus, and the website to create a memorable and cohesive dining experience.

Role
Led brand strategy, visual identity, environmental graphics, website design, menus, packaging, and customer experience design from concept through implementation.

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SPACE BRANDING · ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

PURETECH & QUANTENT-DIGITAL AND CONTENT AGENCY

Challenge
Transform an 8,000 sq. ft. office into a branded workplace that reflected the culture, values, and personalities of two fast-growing digital agencies while creating an inspiring environment for employees and clients.

Solution
Developed a comprehensive environmental branding system that translated each company's identity into spatial graphics, wayfinding, meeting rooms, collaboration zones, and customer touchpoints—creating a workplace that reinforced culture and elevated the visitor experience.

Role
Led concept development, environmental graphics, spatial branding strategy, signage, visual communication, and execution coordination from design through installation within a two-month delivery timeline.