Ruchi Mahajan
About Ruchi Mahajan
Ruchi Mahajan is a Design Principal with extensive experience in product strategy and user experience design. She currently works at ThoughtWorks in Toronto and has held various design roles across multiple companies in India and Canada since the early 2000s.
Work at Designed.org
Ruchi Mahajan has been serving as a Design Mentor at Designed.org since 2020. In this role, she provides guidance and support to emerging designers, leveraging her extensive experience in the field. Her work focuses on fostering design talent and helping individuals navigate the complexities of design projects.
Experience at ThoughtWorks
Ruchi Mahajan has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks. She worked as Design Principal from 2015 to 2016 in Gurugram, Haryana, India, and later returned to the company in 2019, where she continues to serve as Design Principal in the Toronto, Canada Area. In her capacity, she focuses on product strategy, user experience design, and human insights.
Education and Expertise
Ruchi Mahajan earned her Bachelor's Degree in English (Hons.) from Delhi University, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. She also completed her high school education at Delhi Public School, RK Puram. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in design and strategy.
Career Background
Ruchi Mahajan has a diverse career spanning various roles in design. She has worked as a Web Designer at Module One, a Senior Art Director at Rediff.com, and held several positions at Design For Use, including Lead Visual Designer and User Experience Director. Additionally, she has experience as a Creative Consultant at Quasar Media and has mentored product teams in the food and agro-tech sectors.
Achievements in Design and Mentorship
Ruchi Mahajan is recognized for her hands-on approach to design and strategy. She actively participates in workshops and has been involved in mentoring startups and product teams. Her experience includes creating digital solutions for both Fortune 500 companies and startups, showcasing her ability to address business challenges through design.