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Zainab Delawala

Zainab Delawala

Product Designer, Mentor, and former Software Engineer

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Joined August 2025
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Summary

Zainab Delawala is a Product Designer with a background in software engineering, having transitioned from a technical role at BNP Paribas to a design-focused career. Her journey reflects a deep curiosity in understanding people's needs and behaviors, which she now applies to shaping user experiences. medium+1
She possesses significant experience in designing 'zero-to-one' products, particularly demonstrated during her tenure at Graphy (Unacademy). Her work involved taking products from conceptualization to execution, navigating challenges of blank canvases, and prioritizing user experience in nascent product development. uxplanet+1
Zainab is a mentor at 10kdesigners, where she guides aspiring designers and contributes to the design community. She actively shares her knowledge and insights through articles on Medium and UX Planet, covering topics like career transitions, design processes, and case studies, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning and sharing. nitter+3
She has a passion for visual and creative arts, engaging in 3D art and exploring various design tools, indicating a well-rounded interest beyond traditional product design. Her interests also extend to media like cinema, fashion, and literature, as evidenced by her book posts. medium+1

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Designing zero-to-one products can be hard but equally fulfilling, if not more.

November 1, 2023

An article sharing her experiences and learnings from designing zero-to-one consumer-facing products at Graphy (Unacademy). She discusses the challenges and opportunities of working with a blank canvas, managing unknowns, maintaining conviction, and calibrating expectations in early-stage product development.

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Enabling creators to track their content-creation journey on Graphy — A product design case study

October 1, 2023

A detailed case study where she outlines her role as the sole designer for an analytics dashboard on the Graphy platform. The article describes her design process, including insights, ideation, research, competitor analysis, and visual design decisions, aimed at empowering creators to track their content monetization and growth.

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Reflecting on My First Few Months of Being a Full-Time Product Designer

January 1, 2022

An article reflecting on her transition from software engineering to product design and her initial 6-7 months as a full-time product designer at ClearTax India. She shares key learnings about adapting to new challenges, embracing iterative processes, and the importance of empathy in design.

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Hobbies

She loves food, cinema, fashion and communication. medium

She enjoys creating 3D art and using tools like Spline. instagram

She reads and shares insights from books, particularly those related to creativity and learning, like 'Steal Like An Artist'. instagram