Arjun Arunkumar
About Arjun Arunkumar
Arjun Arunkumar is a Product Design Lead at Yousician, where he focuses on enhancing music education experiences. He has previously held design roles at notable companies such as Coinbase, Swiggy, and Ola, and has a strong background in creating engaging user experiences across various industries.
Current Role at Yousician
Arjun Arunkumar serves as the Product Design Lead at Yousician since August 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading product design initiatives aimed at enhancing the music learning experience. His focus includes creating engaging user experiences and exploring the integration of artificial intelligence to improve user satisfaction. Arjun is based in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and works on-site.
Previous Experience at Coinbase
Before joining Yousician, Arjun worked at Coinbase as a Senior Product Designer for eight months in a remote capacity from 2022 to 2023. His role involved designing user-centric solutions in the fintech sector, contributing to the overall product development and user experience strategies.
Background in Design
Arjun has a diverse background in design, having held various positions across multiple industries. He worked as a Product Design Architect and Staff Product Designer at Swiggy from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a UX Design Lead at Swiggy from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Visual Designer at Ola from 2016 to 2018. His early career included internships in graphic and communication design, providing him with a solid foundation in visual and user experience design.
Education and Expertise
Arjun studied at the MIT Institute of Design, where he earned a Graduate degree in Communication Design from 2011 to 2015. He also completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1999 to 2010. His educational background equips him with the skills necessary to create effective and engaging designs across various platforms.
Internships and Early Career
Arjun's early career includes several internships that contributed to his design expertise. He interned at 17dnorth as a Graphic Design Intern in 2012 and later as a Design and Project Management intern for his graduation thesis from 2014 to 2015. He also gained experience as a Communication Design Intern at Ishan Khosla Design in 2013 and as a Graphic Design Volunteer at INKtalks in 2012.