Available Starting June '25
Hey there, I am
Yash Deshmukh
PRODUCT DESIGNER • VISUAL THINKER • EDUCATOR
HELLO THERE!
About Me
I’m a Product Designer with a background in UX, motion design, and storytelling—a Design Generalist.
From fintech, indstrial sector, to education, I’ve shaped seamless digital experiences across diverse industries.
Currently
Wrapping up a Master’s in HCI at the University of Maryland while also guiding students as a Graduate Instructor teaching INST408V - Visual Design Studio.
Beyond pixels and prototypes, I love helping people think visually
Fun Facts
I don't mind drowning in Diet Coke.
I love hip-hop music. Open to geeking out if you're down.
I'll interpret & throw meme and vine references at you at lightning speed.
Pursuing my Master in
Human-Computer Interaction
University of Maryland,
College Park
7+ YEARS
in the Design Game!
Computer Engineer
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turned
PRODUCT DESIGNER
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Education, FinTech, Fitness, Media, Food & Beverage, Physical Branding, Social Media
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Based out of
Washington DC 🇺🇸
Originally from
Pune, MH 🇮🇳
Teaching
Visual Design Studio
to Undergrads at UMD
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Instructor/Professor
University of Maryland, College Park
Teaching and leading a university course INST408V - Visual Design Studio. Aligning coursework with industry standards for UX, visual design, color theory, typography, and user-centered design. Manage the instructional team, deliver lectures, and oversee project evaluations to maintain grading standards.
Design Generalist
10kdesigners
Optimized content workflows by integrating AI into the design process, reducing production time by 47% while enhancing quality. Led UX-driven content strategy, using data-driven insights and iterative storytelling to improve engagement, retention, and overall user experience across digital platforms. Mentored junior designers, embedding UX best practices into their creative workflows.
Product Designer
OneCard/FPL Technologies
Redesigned the ‘My OneCard’ experience, simplifying navigation by merging three screens into one for a more intuitive user journey. Contributed to OneCard’s IPL 2022 marketing campaign by ensuring brand consistency in UI/UX, reaching 144M+ viewers. Worked closely with senior designers and product managers to develop user-centered solutions, aligning design decisions with business goals.
Video & Podcast Producer
10kdesigners
Designed and managed the digital experience for Whiteboard.FM, structuring content flows for improved discoverability and engagement. Edited 100+ hours of video and audio content while optimizing distribution strategies, featuring top designers from Netflix, Twitter/X, Bumble, Microsoft, Discord and more.
Motion & UI Designer
Yelloyolk Media Pvt. Ltd.
Designed UI for 13+ colleges, improving website usability and increasing engagement by 36%. Created a scalable motion design system for enterprise clients, ensuring a seamless and cohesive brand experience across 11+ factory locations.