Anupam Anand
About Anupam Anand
Anupam Anand is a Founding Designer at Crux, having previously held positions in product and user experience design at various organizations, including GoBlu-EV and Honeywell. He studied Industrial and Product Design at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned his Bachelor of Design.
Work at Crux
Anupam Anand currently serves as the Founding Designer at Crux, a company that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2024 batch. He has been with Crux since 2024, contributing to the design and development of innovative products. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure user-centric design principles are integrated into the product development process.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Crux, Anupam worked as a Freelance Product Designer at GoBlu-EV for five months in 2023. This role was remote and based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He also held a position as a User Experience Designer at Honeywell for one month in 2022, working on-site in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His diverse experience in product design has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to various design challenges.
Design Management at IIT Bombay
Anupam served as Design Manager at E-Cell, IIT Bombay from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he managed design projects and led a team to enhance the visual and functional aspects of various initiatives. Prior to this, he was the Design Coordinator for Mood Indigo IIT Bombay for six months in 2020, where he contributed to the design elements of one of the largest college festivals in India.
Educational Background in Design
Anupam Anand studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned a Bachelor of Design in Industrial and Product Design. His academic journey spanned from 2019 to 2023, providing him with a solid foundation in design principles and practices. This education has significantly influenced his approach to product and user experience design.
Early Career in Design
Anupam began his career as a Designer at e-Yantra, IIT Bombay, where he worked for four months in 2020. This early experience allowed him to develop practical skills in design while contributing to projects that focused on robotics and automation. His involvement in various design roles has shaped his expertise in creating user-friendly and effective design solutions.