Priyanka Kodikal
About Priyanka Kodikal
Priyanka Kodikal is a Principal Designer currently at Ableton in Berlin, Germany, with a diverse background in design roles across various companies and countries. She has experience in interaction design, experience design, and design innovation, with a strong educational foundation in design from several institutions.
Current Role at Ableton
Priyanka Kodikal serves as Principal Designer at Ableton since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leading design initiatives and enhancing user experiences for Ableton's products. Her expertise in design and innovation contributes to the company's mission of empowering musicians and creators through technology.
Previous Experience at Ableton
Prior to her current position, Priyanka worked as a Senior Designer at Ableton from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, she played a significant role in developing and refining design strategies that improved product usability and user engagement.
Professional Background
Priyanka has a diverse professional background, having worked in various design roles across multiple organizations. She held positions at Designit as an Experience Designer from 2015 to 2017 and at Leapcraft as an Interaction Design Consultant from 2014 to 2015. Her experience also includes a brief stint at LEGO Group in 2013 and roles at Tidepool.org and Orange in the same year.
Educational Qualifications
Priyanka holds a Bachelor's degree in Product and Interface Design from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Interaction Design from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design in 2014, and a Postgraduate degree in Industrial Design and Business from Umea Institute of Design in 2012.
Design Mentorship and Consulting
In addition to her design roles, Priyanka has contributed to the field as a Design Mentor at FintechFactory in 2016 and has worked as a Freelance Design Consultant for Tidepool.org in 2014. Her mentorship and consulting experiences reflect her commitment to fostering design innovation and supporting emerging designers.