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Design at FRND | Ex-Parallel

About

Namastey! I’m Manya, I design user experiences and interfaces. I’m a NIFT grad, who holds special interest in the conjunction of design and technology, where I peak at my research skills to dive deeper into what’s new. I’ve worked in multiple tech industries and on a constant journey to enhance my software skillset with Figma, Adobe Suite and Blender, such that outcomes are tangible and easily breakthrough is possible.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

lovable

mcp

openai

Figma Make

Work experience

Product Designer - II at FRND, Dec 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Exploring a total new spectrum of game design ( that too through Vibe design 😎 ).

Public Speaker at -, Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos, To know about this, find me on - @manyahere on Instagram. Took on a venture for Open Mics, where every weekend, I’ve shows lined up, performing stories, shayaris and poems! Solely based out of habits of childhood, the art of storytelling is beautiful in itself.

Design Associate at FRND, Apr 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Independently leading end-to-end product design, from strategy to execution. - Managing and directing an external design agency, ensuring alignment through structured design guidelines. - Led design and collaborated for the vision of new office space, reflecting brand identity and functional needs.

Freelance Design Consultant at Freelance, Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 · 2 mos, Remote, Working with a startup with both of their Product and Growth.

Product Design Intern at Parallel, Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Design intern at ZAVE, Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 · 1 mo, Remote

President - Literary Club at National Institute of Fashion Technology India, Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 · 10 mos

Visual Designer at allround.club, Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 · 3 mo, Remote

Education

B.Des, Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory - Home Décor, National Institute of Fashion Technology India

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