Hi, Makrand here.

Designing digital products with enterprises and startups since 2014. I specialize in B2B / SaaS apps and websites.

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Explore My Projects

Explore My Projects

Our works are a blend of innovative thinking and practical solutions, ensuring they are both unique and effective.

Redesigning SKU Management experience leading to 50% reduction in maintenance effort

2023

Summary

SKU management sub-module for creation and maintenance of products was one of the earliest developed in Warehouse (Grassdoor logistics portal) Over time, it had become bit tedious to use with addition of multiple features over time.

The goal of project was to redesign end-to-end SKU management system to reduce maintenance effort and provide a governance process

My Role

Lead UX Designer

Project Team

Lead UX Designer (Myself)

Project Manager

Development Lead

Warehouse Users

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Redesigning SKU Management experience leading to 50% reduction in maintenance effort

2023

Summary

SKU management sub-module for creation and maintenance of products was one of the earliest developed in Warehouse (Grassdoor logistics portal) Over time, it had become bit tedious to use with addition of multiple features over time.

The goal of project was to redesign end-to-end SKU management system to reduce maintenance effort and provide a governance process

My Role

Lead UX Designer

Project Team

Lead UX Designer (Myself)

Project Manager

Development Lead

Warehouse Users

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Redesigning SKU Management experience leading to 50% reduction in maintenance effort

2023

Summary

SKU management sub-module for creation and maintenance of products was one of the earliest developed in Warehouse (Grassdoor logistics portal) Over time, it had become bit tedious to use with addition of multiple features over time.

The goal of project was to redesign end-to-end SKU management system to reduce maintenance effort and provide a governance process

My Role

Lead UX Designer

Project Team

Lead UX Designer (Myself)

Project Manager

Development Lead

Warehouse Users

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Redesigning "Tote Bag" configuration module to eliminate Excel worksheet dependency

2023

  • Tote Bag Config

Summary

SKU management sub-module for creation and maintenance of products was one of the earliest developed in Warehouse (Grassdoor logistics portal) Over time, it had become bit tedious to use with addition of multiple features over time.

The goal of project was to redesign end-to-end SKU management system to reduce maintenance effort and provide a governance process

My Role

Lead UX Designer

Project Team

Lead UX Designer (Myself)

Project Manager

Development Lead

Warehouse Users

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Redesigning "Tote Bag" configuration module to eliminate Excel worksheet dependency

2023

  • Tote Bag Config

Summary

SKU management sub-module for creation and maintenance of products was one of the earliest developed in Warehouse (Grassdoor logistics portal) Over time, it had become bit tedious to use with addition of multiple features over time.

The goal of project was to redesign end-to-end SKU management system to reduce maintenance effort and provide a governance process

My Role

Lead UX Designer

Project Team

Lead UX Designer (Myself)

Project Manager

Development Lead

Warehouse Users

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Redesigning "Tote Bag" configuration module to eliminate Excel worksheet dependency

2023

  • Tote Bag Config

Summary

SKU management sub-module for creation and maintenance of products was one of the earliest developed in Warehouse (Grassdoor logistics portal) Over time, it had become bit tedious to use with addition of multiple features over time.

The goal of project was to redesign end-to-end SKU management system to reduce maintenance effort and provide a governance process

My Role

Lead UX Designer

Project Team

Lead UX Designer (Myself)

Project Manager

Development Lead

Warehouse Users

Skills

User Research

Information Architecture

Wireframing

Prototyping

Folks say about me…

  • Ambiguity Master

    There are few guys who can work when the instructions are vague or the team has stuck somewhere and do not know how to proceed. These are the perfect scenarios where you can bank upon Makrand. He is immensely talented in problem solving. Leave him alone and he can come up with ideas which can save a lot of time and energy for the team.

    Skilled Designer

    Makrand has demonstrated expertise in many areas including user research, ux design, data analytics, development and data visualization. His work to understand user needs and develop solutions aligned to those needs has been impressive and impactful.

    Leader

    Makrand was not only my design lead but also a true mentor one could get and it was always a learning experience with every project that we did together. He has an amazing eye for design, detail and UX management.

    Supportive Mentor

    Makrand has helped me immensely in establishing my design foundations and explore my strengths. Thank you for your mentorship and continued guidance, Makrand!

    Open to Feedback

    Makrand is one who often asks both himself and openly of his peers, “How can I [we] improve? What can I [we] do better?”

    Always there

    Makrand is a true team player, willing to help out on projects and continuously looking ways to expand his scope, to innovate and to develop new skills.

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