Gokul Kannan

Product Design. Craft. Problem Solver. Leadership.

Product Design. Craft. Problem Solver. Leadership.

Crafted experiences for

Crafted experiences for

Philosophy. Design. Leadership.

"Designing with purpose, Leading with empathy"

I believe that great design starts with a relentless focus on users. By grounding decisions in research and data, I ensure that every product solves real-world problems while delivering delightful experiences. Simplicity is at the core of my design approach - eliminating complexity without sacrificing joy.

I champion an action-oriented mindset, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learning. I listen deeply, empowering teams to contribute ideas and grow with confidence. My role is not just to solve problems but to uncover opportunities through design, driving both user satisfaction and business impact.

Ultimately, my goal is to be recognized as someone who transforms complex challenges into elegant solutions. I strive to lead by example, shaping products that leave a lasting impact while inspiring the next generation of design leaders.

Designer. Explorer.
Lifelong learner.

A designer by profession and an avid traveler and photographer in my free time.

I use AI to design products, and I’ve pushed my team to adopt AI tools to work faster and raise the quality of what we ship.

I enjoy staying hands-on while leading. At CapMint, and before that at Navi, I led design teams while still doing the hands-on design work myself. I care about collaboration, mentoring, and building processes that consistently lead to user-centric solutions.

Away from work, I’m based in Bangalore, where you’ll often find me exploring new places through my lens or planning my next adventure.

Experience

CapMint

Principal Product Designer / Manager

April,2025 - Present

Navi

Sr Product Design Manager

Dec,2022 - Feb,2025

Gojek

Product Designer

Apr,2021 - Nov,2022

redBus

UX Designer

Sep,2019-Apr,2021

Think Design

UX Designer

Mar,2018 - Sep,2019

Hashworks

UX Designer

Apr,2017-Mar,2018

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