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Darshan Gajara
Head of Design at Hygraph • Maker of Product Disrupt
Darshan Gajara is the Head of Design at Hygraph, previously known as GraphCMS. Based in Berlin, he is a seasoned product designer and maker, actively involved in various design initiatives and mentoring roles. Gajara has a rich background in product design, having previously led design efforts for companies like Studysid and worked as a freelance consultant for numerous clients globally.
Professional Background
- Current Role: Head of Design at Hygraph
- Previous Experience:
- Product Design Consultant (2012-2019)
- Head of Design at Studysid (2018-2019)
- Founder of Project X (2015-2016)
Achievements
Gajara has been recognized for his contributions to the design community:
- His project, Product Disrupt, was awarded #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt in January 2017.
- He won the Indian Blogger Awards 2017 for his blog under the category “Technology – Digital Design.”
Skills and Interests
In addition to his design expertise, Gajara is passionate about storytelling in design, travel, and mentoring aspiring designers. He is also known for curating design resources and engaging with creative communities.
Languages
He is proficient in multiple languages, including:
- English (full professional proficiency)
- Hindi (native)
- Marathi (professional working proficiency)
- Gujarati (limited working proficiency)
- Kutchi (native)
For more insights into his work and philosophy, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username darshangajara.
