Product Designer
UX Strategist
Rishikesh Arolkar
Rishikesh Arolkar
Rishikesh Arolkar
designing for healthcare professionals @docquity
designing for healthcare professionals @docquity
designing for healthcare professionals @docquity
Over 5 years of
helping companies innovate
With extensive experience across various domains—from B2B fintech to B2C social media, I've successfully designed and shipped products for both budding startups and seasoned enterprises.
research driven problem solving
My process is grounded in investigative research. Whether it’s simple desk research or comprehensive usability tests, I approach every task with excitement and dedication.
community contributions
As a self-taught designer, I feel a strong responsibility to contribute to the advancement of our design fraternity. I regularly share insights, mentor budding designers, and participate in community events.
Presenting to the design team
Role-playing as end users, Vietnam 2022
Shooting a UX training video
Presenting to the design team
Role-playing as end users, Vietnam 2022
Shooting a UX training video
Brands I've Designed For
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What’s in My Bag of Tricks
What’s in My Bag of Tricks
User interviews
Card sorting
Affinity mapping
Competitive analysis
Contextual inquiries
User observations
Usability tests
UXR
UXR
UXR
UX
User flows
Information
Architecture
UX Audits
Interaction design
Journey mapping
Rapid wireframing
UX
UX
Moodboarding
Color psychology
Hi-fi Mockups
Motion design*
Accessibility
Responsive design
Prototyping
UI
UI
UI
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
Working with Rishikesh has been great. He doesn’t just patch problems, he digs deep to find lasting solutions which is quite difficult in complex industries like healthcare. Always positive and supportive, Rishikesh’s thoughtful questions help us better understand user needs, which lead to designing better products.
Viktor Kyosev, Chief of Staff @Docquity
Rishi is one of those people that stands out in any group, thanks to his genuine passion and love for design. I was particularly impressed by his user research skills, which are uncommon as an area of focus and strength for most product designers. He conducted user research with me in Vietnam and was a fantastic support and sounding board throughout the challenging project we worked on together.
Vedhika Anoora, UX Researcher @Google
Working with Rishikesh was a pleasure because I knew him to be meticulous, steadfast and all-encompassing in his approach to fleshing out and solving problems. He communicates effectively and is always open to new ideas or alternative points of view. He is also a stickler for process, and pays great attention to detail to even the smallest of things, a rare quality to have in today’s fast paced world.
Arush Pati, Design @A.P. Moller - Maersk
I have worked closely with Rishikesh on a project where he has been leading the product design. I have found him to be a very smart individual who articulates ideas and logic clearly. He is always focused on solving user problems above all else and I have learned a lot about product thinking from him. He is a humble person and I am amazed by his attitude in leading and communicating.
Aldi Pratama, Lead Graphic Designer @Docquity
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Over 5 years of
helping companies innovate
With extensive experience across various domains—from B2B fintech to B2C social media, I've successfully designed and shipped products for both budding startups and seasoned enterprises.
Presenting to the design team
research driven problem solving
My process is grounded in investigative research. Whether it’s simple desk research or comprehensive usability tests, I approach every task with excitement and dedication.
Role-playing as end users, Vietnam 2022
community contributions
As a self-taught designer, I feel a strong responsibility to contribute to the advancement of our design fraternity. I regularly share insights, mentor budding designers, and participate in community events.
Shooting a UX training video