Vignesh

Lead UX/UI Designer

Lead UX/UI designer with 8+ years of experience in automotive HMI systems, design leadership, and product design. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering comprehensive design systems from concept to certification. Expert in design system architecture, user research, and creating sophisticated interfaces for complex technical products.

Experience

UX/UI Lead Designer

2023 – Present

Bugatti Rimac – Tourbillon HMI Project

  • Led a 5-person design team in creating a comprehensive HMI design system for Bugatti's $4M+ hypercar over a 2-year development cycle
  • Designed and documented 12 interconnected applications with 1,000+ interaction flows, 100+ custom icons, and 50+ reusable components
  • Established chromatic discipline (black-and-white palette) and design principles that enabled timeless, brand-aligned interfaces
  • Created flexible design system supporting both LTR and RTL layouts with equal refinement across all language configurations
  • Coordinated with engineering teams to achieve CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM certification while maintaining design integrity
  • Conducted C-level and test drivers user testing sessions throughout development to validate design decisions

UX/UI Designer

2022 – 2023

Rimac Automobili – Rimac Nevera HMI Project

  • Designed Driver Coach AI feature, an intelligent performance coaching system for the world's fastest production electric hypercar
  • Led comprehensive user testing with professional racing drivers to validate coaching interface effectiveness
  • Created sophisticated data visualization systems for real-time performance metrics and AI-driven insights
  • Developed electric blue visual identity that differentiated the product while maintaining premium brand standards
  • Collaborated with AI engineers to design intuitive interfaces for complex machine learning features

Visual Designer

2018 – 2022

Robert Bosch GmbH

  • Created visual design solutions for automotive user interfaces and digital products
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive design systems
  • Developed UI components and design patterns for automotive applications
  • Contributed to design system documentation and visual design guidelines

Freelance Designer

2017 – 2018

Independent

  • Worked with various clients on digital product design projects
  • Delivered end-to-end design solutions from concept to final implementation
  • Developed expertise in automotive and luxury brand aesthetics
  • Built portfolio demonstrating range and quality of design work

Embedded Product Designer

2016 – 2017

Omniscient Tech

  • Designed user interfaces for embedded systems and IoT devices
  • Worked closely with engineering teams in a startup environment
  • Created design solutions within technical and hardware constraints
  • Developed rapid prototyping skills for fast-paced product development

Skills & Expertise

Leadership & Strategy

  • Design Systems Architecture
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Design Team Leadership
  • Product Strategy

Design Excellence

  • HMI Design
  • User Research & Testing
  • Interaction Design
  • Visual Design
  • Design Documentation

Technical & Research

  • 3D Design & Visualization
  • Design Research & Analysis
  • AI-Powered Design Tools
  • Rapid Prototyping (Vibe Coding)
  • Motion Design & Animation

Education

M.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Systems

SNR Sons College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

2014 – 2016

B.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Systems

SNR Sons College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

2011 – 2014

Key Achievements

  • Delivered complete HMI design system for $4M+ luxury hypercar meeting stringent certification requirements
  • Created 1,000+ interaction flows demonstrating exceptional documentation and systems thinking capabilities
  • Successfully balanced brand heritage with modern interface requirements across multiple premium automotive projects
  • Validated designs through extensive user testing with C-level executives and professional racing drivers