Virag Arkade
About Virag Arkade
Virag Arkade is a UX Designer with a diverse background in design, having worked for various companies including Samsung R&D Institute India and Brillio. He specializes in creating human-centered design experiences that blend usability with emotional engagement.
Current Role at Brillio
Virag Arkade currently serves as a UX Designer at Brillio, a position held since 2023. Located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he focuses on creating user-centered design experiences. His work emphasizes the importance of comfort and beauty in user interactions, aligning with Brillio's commitment to innovative design solutions.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to joining Brillio, Virag Arkade held various roles in UX design. He worked at Samsung R&D Institute India as a UX Designer from 2022 to 2023 for five months. He also had a brief tenure at Tata Digital as a UX Designer in 2022 and at Tata 1mg as an Experience Designer in 2021. His experience spans multiple industries, enhancing his design capabilities.
Background in Art Direction
Virag Arkade has a solid background in art direction, having worked as an Assistant Art Director at Exicon Group in 2019 and at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide in 2016. He also contributed to the Film and Television Industry as an Assistant Art Director from 2019 to 2021. These roles have equipped him with a diverse skill set in visual design and creative direction.
Education and Expertise
Virag Arkade earned a Master's degree in Design for Retail Experience from the National Institute of Design, completing his studies from 2020 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from Rachana Sansad College of Applied Art & Craft, obtained from 2014 to 2018. His academic background supports his specialization in human-centered design and emotional engagement through UX.
Design Philosophy and Skills
Virag Arkade specializes in merging emotions and usability in design, aiming to enhance user experiences both tangibly and ethereally. He combines his calligraphy skills with UX design to create engaging and emotionally resonant user experiences. This unique blend of skills allows him to approach design challenges with a distinctive perspective.