Nirzar Pangarkar
About Nirzar Pangarkar
Nirzar Pangarkar is a Lead Designer at DuckDuckGo, with a diverse background in design roles across various organizations, including Wikimedia Foundation and Cleartrip. He holds a Master of Design from the University School of Design and Engineering of Barcelona and a BSc in Computers from Fergusson College.
Current Role at DuckDuckGo
Nirzar Pangarkar serves as the Lead Designer at DuckDuckGo since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing design initiatives and ensuring a user-friendly experience across the platform. His focus includes enhancing the visual design and usability of DuckDuckGo's products, contributing to the company's commitment to user privacy and simplicity.
Previous Experience at Wikimedia Foundation
Nirzar Pangarkar held multiple positions at the Wikimedia Foundation from 2014 to 2019. He began as a UX Designer from 2014 to 2015, followed by roles as Design Manager from 2015 to 2018 and Design Director from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to various design projects aimed at improving user engagement and accessibility across Wikimedia's platforms.
Education and Design Expertise
Nirzar Pangarkar has a strong educational background in design. He earned a Master of Design in Design and Visual Communications from the University School of Design and Engineering of Barcelona from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computers at Fergusson College from 2008 to 2010, which provided him with a solid foundation in technology and design.
Career History in Product Design
Before his current role, Nirzar Pangarkar worked in various design capacities. He was a Product Designer at Cleartrip from 2011 to 2013 and later served as a Senior Product Designer there from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as a User Interface Designer at AFG Media - Morphsuits.com from 2007 to 2009 and worked as a freelance designer from 2005 to 2008.
International Experience in Design
Nirzar Pangarkar has international experience in design, having worked in different countries. He spent a year studying in Barcelona, Spain, and has held design roles in India and the United States. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad perspective on design practices and user experience across different cultures.