Kiran Lakhani
About Kiran Lakhani
Kiran Lakhani is a Product Designer with extensive experience in UX/UI design across various companies, including Ritchie Bros. and Semios. He holds two Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Painting and Printmaking, and Industrial Design, and emphasizes the importance of user-centered design principles.
Current Role at Semios
Kiran Lakhani currently serves as a Product Designer at Semios, a position held since 2020. In this role, Lakhani focuses on integrating conceptual development with user-centered design principles to enhance user engagement. The work involves applying design strategies that balance tangible and cognitive elements, reflecting a belief in the transformative power of design.
Previous Experience in Product and UX Design
Prior to joining Semios, Kiran Lakhani accumulated extensive experience in product and UX design. Lakhani worked at Ritchie Bros. as a UX Designer from 2016 to 2018, and at beHuman, Inc. as a UX/UI Designer for five months in 2017. Additionally, Lakhani held positions at Eventbase and Emily Carr University of Art and Design, focusing on user experience and interface design.
Internship Experience in Design
Kiran Lakhani has also gained valuable experience through various internships. Lakhani interned at Pottery Barn as an Industrial Design Intern for two months in 2012 and at R/GA as an Experience Design Intern for two months in 2014. These roles provided foundational skills in design and contributed to Lakhani's professional development.
Educational Background in Design
Kiran Lakhani holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting and Printmaking from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, completed from 2003 to 2006. Lakhani further pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design at the California College of the Arts from 2010 to 2012, and a Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Interaction Design at Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design from 2012 to 2014.
Early Career in Documentary Art
Kiran Lakhani began their career as a Documentary Artist at Geo Tv Network in 2007, where Lakhani worked for five months in Karachi, Pakistan. This early experience contributed to a diverse skill set in visual storytelling and design.