Ishwari KULKARNI
When a situation is approached with a design-first mindset, the right problems get solved. That realization has guided my entire journey — from understanding user frustrations to crafting solutions that feel effortless.
What drives me? Invisible design — the kind that works so seamlessly, users never notice it. I believe in creating seamless workflows that remove friction and let people focus on what matters.
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking.
what I Value
As a digital designer, I am a visual storyteller, crafting experiences that connect deeply and spark creativity.
USABILITY
Every design decision serves the user. If it doesn't help, it doesn't belong.
CLARITY
Simple solutions to complex problems. Good design explains itself.
SYSTEMS THINKING
Building scalable patterns that create consistency across products.
Discover My Journey in Design
My path to product design wasn't linear — and that's what makes it valuable. I transitioned from industrial design to 3D visualization, and finally into product design, following where the world was moving: towards digital products that impact millions.
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
My Tech Stack
I build with intention. Framer and Webflow for fast, interactive web design. Figma for clean interfaces. Notion for content. Each tool supports how I think, design.
Figma
Where I connect, share insights, and grow within the design and Framer community.
Figma
Where I connect, share insights, and grow within the design and Framer community.
Framer
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Framer
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Webflow
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Webflow
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Spline
My tool for bringing 3D visuals into the web—perfect for adding playful, interactive depth to projects.
Spline
My tool for bringing 3D visuals into the web—perfect for adding playful, interactive depth to projects.
Lottie Files
My go to solution for creating micro animations.
Lottie Files
My go to solution for creating micro animations.
Frequently asked questions
I get these a lot! Might as well answer them here.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
Ishwari KULKARNI
When a situation is approached with a design-first mindset, the right problems get solved. That realization has guided my entire journey — from understanding user frustrations to crafting solutions that feel effortless.
What drives me? Invisible design — the kind that works so seamlessly, users never notice it. I believe in creating seamless workflows that remove friction and let people focus on what matters.
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking.
what I Value
As a digital designer, I am a visual storyteller, crafting experiences that connect deeply and spark creativity.
USABILITY
Every design decision serves the user. If it doesn't help, it doesn't belong.
CLARITY
Simple solutions to complex problems. Good design explains itself.
SYSTEMS THINKING
Building scalable patterns that create consistency across products.
Discover My Journey in Design
My path to product design wasn't linear — and that's what makes it valuable. I transitioned from industrial design to 3D visualization, and finally into product design, following where the world was moving: towards digital products that impact millions.
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
My Tech Stack
I build with intention. Framer and Webflow for fast, interactive web design. Figma for clean interfaces. Notion for content. Each tool supports how I think, design.
Figma
Where I connect, share insights, and grow within the design and Framer community.
Figma
Where I connect, share insights, and grow within the design and Framer community.
Framer
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Framer
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Webflow
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Webflow
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Spline
My tool for bringing 3D visuals into the web—perfect for adding playful, interactive depth to projects.
Spline
My tool for bringing 3D visuals into the web—perfect for adding playful, interactive depth to projects.
Lottie Files
My go to solution for creating micro animations.
Lottie Files
My go to solution for creating micro animations.
Frequently asked questions
I get these a lot! Might as well answer them here.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
Ishwari KULKARNI
When a situation is approached with a design-first mindset, the right problems get solved. That realization has guided my entire journey — from understanding user frustrations to crafting solutions that feel effortless.
What drives me? Invisible design — the kind that works so seamlessly, users never notice it. I believe in creating seamless workflows that remove friction and let people focus on what matters.
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking.
what I Value
As a digital designer, I am a visual storyteller, crafting experiences that connect deeply and spark creativity.
USABILITY
Every design decision serves the user. If it doesn't help, it doesn't belong.
CLARITY
Simple solutions to complex problems. Good design explains itself.
SYSTEMS THINKING
Building scalable patterns that create consistency across products.
Discover My Journey in Design
My path to product design wasn't linear — and that's what makes it valuable. I transitioned from industrial design to 3D visualization, and finally into product design, following where the world was moving: towards digital products that impact millions.
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Purple Finch
June 2025 - Present
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
Product Designer
Freelance
October 2024 - February 2025
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
UI/UX Designer
Dyne
May 2023 - July 2024
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
Creative Designer
Dassault Systemes
December 2018 - April 2021
My Tech Stack
I build with intention. Framer and Webflow for fast, interactive web design. Figma for clean interfaces. Notion for content. Each tool supports how I think, design.
Figma
Where I connect, share insights, and grow within the design and Framer community.
Figma
Where I connect, share insights, and grow within the design and Framer community.
Framer
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Framer
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Webflow
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Webflow
My creative playground for building interactive and responsive websites—fast, flexible, and no code.
Spline
My tool for bringing 3D visuals into the web—perfect for adding playful, interactive depth to projects.
Spline
My tool for bringing 3D visuals into the web—perfect for adding playful, interactive depth to projects.
Lottie Files
My go to solution for creating micro animations.
Lottie Files
My go to solution for creating micro animations.
Frequently asked questions
I get these a lot! Might as well answer them here.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
01.
Have I impacted real businesses?
YES. I’ve worked with small businesses, retail brands, and NGOs, using design to improve visibility, communication, and engagement—whether through building brand identities, creating marketing collaterals, or supporting mission-driven outreach.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
02.
WHY THE GAP?
I took a planned career break after relocating to the United States following my marriage, followed by a short maternity break. During this time, I remained actively engaged with design—upskilling, reflecting on my practice, and staying closely connected to evolving product and UX trends. I’m now excited to return to the workforce with renewed focus, perspective, and readiness to contribute meaningfully.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
03.
What am I looking for?
I thrive in team environments. There's something special about collaborative energy — ideas bouncing, perspectives shifting, solutions emerging from shared thinking. I'm drawn to teams and companies that support and encourage continuous growth, where curiosity is celebrated and learning never stops.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.
04.
Why me?
Because I design with intent. I combine human-centered thinking with clear structure and follow-through, ensuring ideas don’t just look good—but work in the real world.