
Himanshu B.
Founder, Head of Product Design at Joyful Design
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As a Product Innovation Leader, I’ve dedicated my career to shaping human-centered, scalable, and joyful experiences that drive business success. With over 15 years of experience in design strategy, I’ve delivered three world-first product innovations, guided 25+ startups to commercial success, and built globally distributed teams—onsite, remote, and offshore.
I am the creator of Joyful Design, a unifying process that combines cognitive science, behavioral insights, and UX design to transform how companies approach product development. My work spans various industries, from FinTech & SaaS to AI-driven solutions and digital media. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with companies of all sizes (S, M, L, XL).
Outside of work, I’m a yogi, a thought leader for health & well-being. My philosophy? Design with joy because joyful experiences lead to happier users & better products.
Let’s connect: [email protected] | www.joyful.design
Key Skills & Expertise:
Leadership: Executive Design Leadership, Thought Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Talent Acquisition & Hiring, Resource Allocation, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Talent Development, Emotional Resilience, Relationship Management, Strategic Growth, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Agility, Workforce Planning, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management, Executive Decision Making
Strategy: - UX Strategy, Product Strategy, Innovation Strategy, Business Strategy, Competitive Strategy, Agile Scrum, roadmapping, Feature Prioritization, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Market Analysis, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Vision, Strategic Design, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning
Design: Digital Product Design, UX Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing & Prototyping, Information Architecture (IA), Human-centered Design (HCD), Interaction Design (IxD), Responsive Design, Visual Design, Design Systems, Process Mapping, Journey Mapping, Mobile Design, Cross-Platform UX, High-fidelity Mockups, MVP Design, Dashboard Design, Data Visualization, Accessibility (WCAG), Animation & Motion Design, AI/ML in Design, AR/VR Design, EdTech Design, Rapid Prototyping, Design Thinking Workshops, UI/UX Audits, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Advertising, branding, Neuroscience, cognitive science, NeuroUX, Psychology.
Work Experience
Academic Advisor
Centime Inc.
Oct 2025 - Present
7 mos
Innovation Consultant, Investor
Illuminix.ai
Feb 2024 - Present
2 yrs 3 mos
Education
Syracuse University
M.F.A. Masters Degree
Advertising Design
1998 - 2000
National Institute of Design
5 yrs SLPEP M Des Masters Degree
Communication Design with major in Graphic Design, NID Ahmedabad
1991 - 1996
Skills
Personal Training
Real Estate Marketing
Mental Health Coaching
Brand Identity Design
Marketing Automation
Guidance and Expertise Provided
Hello, I am an experienced design and strategy leader.
Brought 3 of the world's first successful digital product innovations to life • Helped 25+ startups refine, build and commercialize their ideas • Mentored and scaled onsite, remote, and offshore high-output teams • Explored Himalayan yogi-hood, but discovered my true calling as a public speaker, board advisor, community organizer, teacher, artist, cartoonist, neuroUXer, and a 4/3πr³ designer. Clearly, enlightenment comes in many forms!
Expertise Areas
Health & Wellness
Work Stress Management
Mental Health and Wellness
Stress Management
Navigating Anxiety and Depression
Mental Health Support
Personal Growth and Self-Improvement
Alternative Medice
Corporate Wellness Programs
Yoga and Mindfulness Expert
Personal Development
Mindfulness and Meditation
Sleep Management
Holistic Health Practitioner
Other
Guidance and Expertise Needed
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Areas of Guidance Needed
Technology
UI/UX Design and User Experience
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