UX Design Director leading high-impact, user-centered solutions that drive business success. From Microsoft to Salesforce, I simplify complexity into seamless experiences, accelerating engagement, efficiency, and growth through design innovation.
I'm Abhay Vyas—a UX leader, mentor, and explorer at heart. Originally from Uttarakhand's mountains, I've spent the last decade in Bangalore, a city I now call home. When I'm not leading design teams, you'll find me cycling, mountaineering, or escaping to my village—a serene hilltop haven where fresh air and familiar faces remind me of what truly matters.
As a UX Design Director at Salesforce, I drive design strategy and execution for Salesforce Industries and Platforms, ensuring that innovation, user needs, and business impact align seamlessly. I've led design initiatives at Microsoft and Naukri, shaping products that reach millions. My work has also taken me across five Asian countries, conducting ethnographic research to understand how mobile communication transforms everyday lives.
Beyond work, I'm passionate about mentorship and education. I collaborate with institutions like NID, UC Berkeley, and Chitkara University, refining curricula, serving on juries, and helping shape the next generation of designers.I lead with ownership, high standards, and a deep focus on craft—because design is more than pixels. It's about solving real problems, empowering people, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Let's build something that matters.
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I believe in owning the outcome, not just the process. If there's a challenge, I tackle it head-on. No excuses, no passing the buck—just taking charge, solving problems, and delivering results.
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Design is a strategic function, not an afterthought. Every decision must align with business goals, user needs, and measurable impact. I ensure design drives both customer satisfaction and business growth.
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High standards are non-negotiable. I push for precision, iteration, and polish in both thinking and execution. Mediocrity is expensive—so we get it right, or we go back and refine it.
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A great team doesn't just happen—it's nurtured. I focus on mentorship, learning, and giving people the tools and space to thrive. When designers grow, the work gets better, and the business wins.
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I challenge the status quo. If something doesn't work, we fix it, iterate, and evolve. Change is constant, and staying ahead means embracing new ideas, methods, and perspectives.
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Great work happens when teams move fast, stay aligned, and communicate openly. I foster an environment of trust, clarity, and rapid execution, where momentum drives progress, not bureaucracy.
Director of UX Design at Salesforce
Senior UX Designer at Microsoft
Principal Interaction Designer at Info Edge India (Naukri.com)
User Researcher at Centre for Knowledge & Society
Interaction Design Intern at Whirlpool
Search Engine Optimiser at Megrisoft Limited
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India
Executive MBA (General Management)
National Institute of design, Bangalore, India
Masters in Interaction Design
University Dehradun, India
Bachelor of Computer Application Graphic Era
My work has earned multiple awards and recognition over the years. I focus on designing solutions that drive impact, innovation, and real-world value.
Salesforce Referral Marketing - Singapore Good Design Award
Global Promotion Management - The Asia-Pacific Stevie® Award
Business Rules Engine - Singapore Good Design Award
C360 Apps & Industries - All-Stars Award
Career Site Manager - Fastest Customer Acquisition
ICICI India photography award - Best Nature Photographer
Office photography award - Best Photographer