Prabuddha Vyas is a thought-provoking and engaging design leader and speaker, passionate about exploring how design is shaping our world and influencing culture. With a strong background in design and a deep interest in how technology is transforming society, Prabuddha provides unique insights into the intersection of design, technology, and human experience, offering fresh perspectives on how these fields come together to create impactful change.
I leverage hands-on experience, a holistic perspective, and a creative problem-solving approach to drive impact through innovative products, services, and meaningful experiences across diverse sectors. With a robust background in engineering, research, design, and innovation, coupled with my experience as a serial entrepreneur, I excel in enhancing the value of innovation and leading teams to successful execution and delivery.
With over 15 years of experience in design and innovation, I lead UniKwan, a consultancy company that shapes the horizon of digital experiences for various contexts and verticals. I also co-founded a web 3.0 startup NFTMantra Ltd, a platform that enables artists and creators to showcase and sell their digital assets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
My expertise lies in research methodologies, service blueprinting, design strategy, information architecture, web and mobile UX, information design, and enterprise UX. I have worked with global clients such as Nokia, Microsoft, Philips, IBM, GE Healthcare, and many start-ups, delivering products, services, and solutions that enhance user satisfaction and business value. As a design practitioner and a founder, I am passionate about identifying gaps in the ecosystem of technology and its reach, and collaborating with fresh ideas, talent, and execution.
- Managing Director at UniKwan Innovations
- Based in (Bengaluru & New Delhi) India
- Product Innovation at Stierlink Ventures, Germany
- Co-Founder & COO, NFT Mantra Ltd
- 15+ years in design for leading companies
- Visiting Faculty and Juror at the National Institute of Design
- Led 50+ design workshops for various organizations
- Speaker at industry conferences such as IXDA, CII, NASSCOM, GINSEP, and others
Awards and Recognition
- Design Intelligence Awards 2021
- CES 2016
- Clutch 2018-2021
Global speaker and Connector
Speaker, Presenter & Moderator at
- IXDA, Nasscom
- Confederation of Indian Industries
- MSME Gov. Of India
- Tech & Design Conferences around the world
- Guest Faculty and Juror at the National Institute of Design and Speaker at Design & Management Schools in INDIA.- Design & Innovation Advisory Consultant to the Department of IT & BT, Commerce Industries & Rural Development, Government of Karnataka, INDIA.
- Represented INDIAN company delegation to Germany, Dusseldorf NRW, organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany.
- Participated in Digital Demo Day, Dusseldorf, 2023.
