How to Upskill for Future as a Designer? w/ Zepto's Design Manager @iamrajatsinghpatel EP 9 | FLOW™

With this episode of FLOW™ - Series by Bradd, in EP 9, we understand how to bring something new to the table in the product design and UX/UI world Product Design Manager at ZEPTO, Rajat Patel. Rajat is a seasoned UX/UI designer with over 8 years of experience in the design industry, specializing in scalable design systems and helping organizations streamline their design processes. His expertise lies in crafting intuitive, engaging user experiences that are deeply rooted in user research and behavior analysis. Rajat was a Senior UX Designer at Airtel, and Lead UX Designer at PhonePe, and currently is the Product Design Manager at Zepto, one of India's fastest growing quick-commerce startups. Throughout his career, Rajat has worked with clients across EdTech, Hospitality, and Telecommunications, shaping digital products that not only look great but also function seamlessly. From conducting in-depth user research to designing wireframes and prototypes, he ensures that every design decision aligns with both user needs and business goals. One of Rajat’s key strengths is building scalable design systems that enable brands to maintain consistency across all digital touchpoints. His approach allows product teams to move faster, ensuring efficiency and a cohesive brand identity. Beyond design, his technical background as a developer gives him a unique edge in bridging the gap between designers and engineers—helping teams overcome GTM (go-to-market) challenges and launch products successfully. Tune in to this episode as we dive into Rajat’s insights on UX/UI, product design, and the evolving landscape of the design industry, and how to upskill yourself and level up with creativity as a designer in the new AI world! An absolute masterclass of a conversation around product designer upskilling; enjoy the flow! ❤️SUBSCRIBE. 🎙️[HOST]: Bradd https://www.linkedin.com/in/bratin-das/ 🌟[GUEST]: Rajat Patel https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajatpatel2113/ https://www.youtube.com/@iamrajatsinghpatel https://www.instagram.com/iamrajatsinghpatel/ https://x.com/rajatpatel2113 ✨[CHANNEL PARTNER]: AMEG https://ameg.super.site/ https://www.behance.net/amegstudios https://www.linkedin.com/company/amegstudios/ We at AMEG, create world-class design solutions for Ecommerce and Consumer brands worldwide. Our strategy + design fuel assist brand engines to fire their Growth, PMF or GTM. + End-to-end Brand Development + Strategy Sprints + Design Consultations 🚀 Ready to turbocharge your brand? Let's craft a strategy that stands out and reshapes industries. DM "brandtalk" or book a discovery call via our website. SUBSCRIBE :) 00:00 How Rajat started out 02:00 Not taking the typical path 4:53 Where is UX headed? 06:00 Design is stagnating 11:17 AI can eat designers 12:57 Rajat's framework to creativity 17:34 Become a designer 'professional' 19:50 Lack of pressure to innovate? 23:20 Career progression tips 28:06 2-quick advices #podcast #designpodcast #uxdesign #uxui #uidesign #productdesign #design #designcommunity #aiindesign #ai #aitechnology #websitedesign #websitedevelopment