Dhanush R Parekh
About Dhanush R Parekh
Dhanush R Parekh is a Senior Product Designer with a background in interaction design and experience in founding and leading design initiatives. He has worked with various companies and has a strong focus on optimizing user experience.
Work at Zluri
Dhanush R Parekh currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer at Zluri, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing user experience, ensuring that design solutions meet user needs effectively. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and overall design quality.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Zluri, Dhanush worked as a Lead Design Consultant at Ravity Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a UX Designer at BSD Design for a brief period in 2022. Additionally, he co-founded and directed design at Viral Works from 2016 to 2022, where he collaborated with over 100 brands across more than 25 industries.
Education and Expertise
Dhanush holds a Master's degree in Interaction Design from Domus Academy, which he pursued from 2021 to 2022. He is also currently pursuing a Master's in Arts at Regent's University London. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Christ University, Bangalore, and a Chartered Accountancy qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Dhanush co-founded ChipsnCo Private Limited, where he served as Director of Design and Marketing from 2017 to 2020. He raised $300K in seed-stage funding for the Snacks FMCG brand, Funchies, in India, showcasing his ability to blend design with business acumen. His entrepreneurial experience includes founding Viral Works, where he led design initiatives for various clients.
Academic Background
Dhanush's educational journey began at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, where he completed his ISC and ICSE from 1999 to 2013. He later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance at Christ University, Bangalore, from 2013 to 2016. His studies in design were furthered at Domus Academy and Regent's University London, where he focused on Interaction Design and Design, respectively.