I am Jigar Patel,
a based in Manchester

I'm proud of what I do —

Case studies

E-commerce

Books Island

An e-commerce website that offers books of all the categories for all the age groups with a modernized UX.

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The quantitative and qualitative data collected informed a successful design process that reduced 200 unique screens to a mere eleven templates.
Fintech Product design

Global Payments Processing Platform

Web platform design for banks to revolutionize the way to transfer funds across the globe with an ease.

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Design with absolute clarity and trust—every interaction must help users make fast, accurate decisions with high-stakes financial data.
E-commerce

Diet Expert

Combining AI and Design to connect buyers and sellers with an effortless shopping experience.

Feeling proud to share my journey —

Work Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2023

Comelit-PAC

UI/UX Designer  |  Manchester UK
  • Facilitate the company's product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping and user-testing experiences for digital products.
  • Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
  • Make strategic design and user-experience decisions related to core, and new, functions and features.
Aug 2018 - Jun 2023

2018

Volante Technologies

Sr. UI/UX Designer  |  Pune India
  • Led the design of the 7 large scale enterprise B2B products in collaboration with PMs and multidisciplinary teams, which involves UX research, user journeys, interaction design, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing.
  • Conduct usability testing, accessibility as per WCAG standards, and user feedbacks processes to drive progress.
  • Constructed the design patterns of 90+ UI elements and components for consistency & efficient user interactions for large scale projects
  • Managing design department & leading the design team along with weekly meetings with UX team, product head, developers and stake holder
  • Completed projects 10% before deadlines & received 95% positive feedbacks.
May 2016 - Aug 2018

2016

Capgemini

Sr. UI/UX Designer  |  Pune India
  • Lead client meetings to plan and implement user research and design strategy.
  • Responsible for User Research, Information Architecture, Interaction and Visual Design, Prototyping and Usability Testing for the client Mercedes Benz.
  • Collaborated with product managers, business partners and engineers to help define product requirement and road map
  • Monitored emerging technologies and design landscapes to remain ahead of competitor activity.
Dec 2013 - Mar 2016

2013

Pro Start Me Technologies

Sr. UI/UX Designer  |  Surat India
  • Maintained accountability for driving consistent and high-quality user experiences across multiple devices and browsers.
  • Ideate, produce and present project deliverables such as user journeys, wireframes, and prototyping to demonstrate new features and other visual elements.
  • Contribute to solving design challenges based on the functional requirements and identified right interface and usability factors that contribute to consumer perception
July 2012 - Nov 2013

2012

Hostar Technology

Web Designer  |  Surat India
  • As the only designer, took responsibility of brainstorming and crafting multi-platform (web and print) graphics and websites for various projects.
  • Designed logo, all graphics for online activity, and official website mockup.
Dec 2011 - May 2012

2011

Maulana Azad NIT

Research Assistant  |  Bhopal India
  • Researched title “Developed a tool for Data Mining on protein sequences of Influenza Virus using CGI- Perl".

Jigar made things happen and helped develop the foundation for Factory Bucket's design. It was a pleasure working with him and I would recommend to anyone looking for a designer with his skills.

David Uram
CEO - Factory Bucket

Keep getting better until you start winning. —

Awards & Recognitions

Shop Floor Appreciation Award

Mercedes Benz R&D India | 2019

Runners up - Prarambh, 32 hrs startup challenge

IIM Udaipur, India | 2017

Runners up - Prarambh, 32 hrs startup challenge

IIM Udaipur, India | 2016

Runners up - CityNext Apphaton, 24 hrs

Microsoft, Surat, India | 2014

Learning Today For A Better Tomorrow. —

Certifications

Service Design Conduct Interviews

Pluralsight | 2025

Service Design: Getting Started

Pluralsight | 2025

Turning Wireframes into Prototypes with DALL-E

Pluralsight | 2025

Turning Wireframes into Prototypes with Adobe Firefly

Pluralsight | 2025

Turning Wireframes into Prototypes with Midjourney

Pluralsight | 2025

AI-driven Competitive Analysis

Pluralsight | 2025

Create AI-assisted Product Documentation

Pluralsight | 2025

Optimize UX with AI-powered Analytics

Pluralsight | 2025

Develop a Product Roadmap Using Generative AI

Pluralsight | 2025

Analyze Qualitative Data from User Research Using Generative AI

Pluralsight | 2025

Generate User Personas and Journeys Using Generative AI Tools

Pluralsight | 2025

Create Wireframes Using Generative AI Tools

Pluralsight | 2025

People-centred Designing

The Open University | 2024

Design Thinking

The Open University | 2024

Effective Communication in the workplace

The Open University | 2024

Introduction to Accessibility

edX | 2023

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM | 2020

Enterprise Design Thinking Co-creator

IBM | 2020

Team Essentials for AI

IBM | 2020

Interaction Design for Usability

Interaction Design Foundation | 2019

Certified Scrum Master (Agile)

Scrum Alliance | 2018

Human-Computer Interaction – HCI

Interaction Design Foundation | 2018

Be educated so that you can change the world. —

Education

M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Sardar Patel University | 2012

B.Sc in Bioinformatics

Sardar Patel University | 2010

I have worked with Jigar on several projects and his work is always first rate. Attention to detail and very quick to make adjustments and updates.

Mike Martens
Director IT at Oliver's Learning

Create welcoming experience for humans —

About Me

About me —

THIS IS ME. I MEAN "HIM".

I’m a UX Designer focused on turning complex problems into simple, meaningful, and intelligent experiences.

What excites me most is the process—engaging with users, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and shaping ideas into intuitive solutions. I enjoy working at the intersection of user needs, business goals, and technology, ensuring that every design decision creates real impact.

Over the years, I’ve designed experiences for organisations ranging from startups to global enterprises, working on products that demand both strategic thinking and precision in execution. With a background in graphic design, I bring a strong visual foundation, but my approach is rooted in user-centred design, systems thinking, and data-informed decisions.

More recently, I’ve been exploring how AI-driven experiences can enhance user journeys—whether through automation, smarter decision-making, or more personalised interactions. I’m particularly interested in how AI can simplify complexity while maintaining transparency, trust, and usability.

I’m naturally curious and not afraid to ask difficult questions. I believe that deep understanding leads to better solutions, and that well-designed experiences can bridge the gap between people and technology in meaningful ways.

Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring local cafés, creating art, or playing cricket—spaces where I continue to observe, learn, and stay inspired.

If you’re building something impactful or exploring the future of user experience, I’d love to hear your story.

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