Ankur Khatal

Product Designer & Builder

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A bit about me

“I don’t just design interfaces — I architect the systems and tools that help entire organizations build better, faster, and with more consistency.”

Some other things I do

Something I get asked a lot is: “Ankur, how do you find time for all this?”My answer: I genuinely can’t stop creating.

I build apps. A lot of apps.

Token Studio to Variable Converter

Hello

What’s it like working with me?

I've had the privilege of learning from Ankur, and what stands out the most is his exceptional mentorship. Ankur doesn't just share knowledge — he empowers you to think strategically about your own professional journey. His practical tips and actionable guidance on personal branding are particularly impactful, helping me better position myself and communicate my strengths effectively.

SB

Sravani Bhamidipaty

Backend Software Engineer, Grainger

I have had the pleasure of working with Ankur first when he was an intern at Krixi and then, when we joined us full-time after his graduation. Ankur was a major contributor in our media team, a creative artist and an absolute joy to work with. His humility and people friendly attitude had endeared him to all that have worked with him.

SJ

Sandeep J. Agate

Vice President, Merkle

Ankur's designing and creative skills are unparalleled. I'm amazed by his ability to quickly extrapolate information and find the best way to deliver the message through his designs. He did an amazing job striking the right balance between the bigger picture and attention to detail. I would highly recommend him as a UI/UX Engineer.

MK

Mayur Kulkarni

Founder, World-class Computer Vision at scale

Ankur did some design work with the UCD Research Careers team Spring 2019 and proved not just to be a consummate professional with a brilliant work-ethic, he really listened to what we needed and came up with consistently creative and clean design ideas that he delivered on schedule and in a polite and considerate way.

NO

Naoimh O'Connor

Research Careers Manager, University College Dublin

Sincere, hardworking and a go-getter are the keywords that come to mind when I think about Ankur. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for almost two years, during which we have worked in multiple design projects. I was impressed with Ankur's ability to deliver every single time according to the Client brief.

TB

Tanvi Bapat

Program and Change Management, KPMG Global Services

Ankur is a bright and talented individual. With a curious mind and the hunger to learn, Ankur achieves tasks with finesse. His designs have a digital edge. His engineering background helps him combine his talent for design with technology. A team player, Ankur is a delight to work with.

BG

Bhagyashree Ghatnekar

Associate Creative Director, MullenLowe Lintas Group

Ankur immediately understood what kind of feedback I was looking for in my design system, and gave me insights in minutes that I have been struggling to get from YouTube, courses, etc. Highly recommend! I especially appreciate his expertise combined with patient and clear communication.

JD

Jeneve Dube

UX Academy Student, Designlab

He is an amazing mentor who provides me with excellent and guiding feedback during our discussions. Talking with him was fun, no judgment, and he is very analytical. He opened my eyes to design 'Looks and Feel' in AI Product and further gave me recommendations on design guidelines.

SR

Salsabila Ramadhina

Product Manager, UltraVoucher

I had an outstanding session with Ankur who provided amazing insights as I transition from graphic design to UI/UX. His exceptional communication and subject knowledge helped me view my career strategically. He gave me practical tips on leveraging AI tools and design systems. Highly recommend!

SK

Shalmali Karle

Graphic Designer, Symbiosis Institute of Design

Ankur is a sharp, supportive mentor who really understands job roles and how to prepare for them. His interview tips were clear, on point, and tailored to the role. He doesn't just give advice — he truly listens and helps you reflect on your strengths. Highly recommend!

TK

Tanushri Kakad

Product Designer, University College Dublin

The highlight of my session with Ankur sir was a clear roadmap he provided me for becoming a better UX designer. He reviewed my portfolio, offering insightful feedback on areas for improvement. Throughout the session, he was incredibly helpful, patiently listened to my concerns, and meticulously addressed all my questions.

PL

Prerna Lohiya

Student, Maharashtra Institute of Design

I've had the privilege of learning from Ankur, and what stands out the most is his exceptional mentorship. Ankur doesn't just share knowledge — he empowers you to think strategically about your own professional journey. His practical tips and actionable guidance on personal branding are particularly impactful, helping me better position myself and communicate my strengths effectively.

SB

Sravani Bhamidipaty

Backend Software Engineer, Grainger

I have had the pleasure of working with Ankur first when he was an intern at Krixi and then, when we joined us full-time after his graduation. Ankur was a major contributor in our media team, a creative artist and an absolute joy to work with. His humility and people friendly attitude had endeared him to all that have worked with him.

SJ

Sandeep J. Agate

Vice President, Merkle

Ankur's designing and creative skills are unparalleled. I'm amazed by his ability to quickly extrapolate information and find the best way to deliver the message through his designs. He did an amazing job striking the right balance between the bigger picture and attention to detail. I would highly recommend him as a UI/UX Engineer.

MK

Mayur Kulkarni

Founder, World-class Computer Vision at scale

Ankur did some design work with the UCD Research Careers team Spring 2019 and proved not just to be a consummate professional with a brilliant work-ethic, he really listened to what we needed and came up with consistently creative and clean design ideas that he delivered on schedule and in a polite and considerate way.

NO

Naoimh O'Connor

Research Careers Manager, University College Dublin

Sincere, hardworking and a go-getter are the keywords that come to mind when I think about Ankur. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for almost two years, during which we have worked in multiple design projects. I was impressed with Ankur's ability to deliver every single time according to the Client brief.

TB

Tanvi Bapat

Program and Change Management, KPMG Global Services

Ankur is a bright and talented individual. With a curious mind and the hunger to learn, Ankur achieves tasks with finesse. His designs have a digital edge. His engineering background helps him combine his talent for design with technology. A team player, Ankur is a delight to work with.

BG

Bhagyashree Ghatnekar

Associate Creative Director, MullenLowe Lintas Group

Ankur immediately understood what kind of feedback I was looking for in my design system, and gave me insights in minutes that I have been struggling to get from YouTube, courses, etc. Highly recommend! I especially appreciate his expertise combined with patient and clear communication.

JD

Jeneve Dube

UX Academy Student, Designlab

He is an amazing mentor who provides me with excellent and guiding feedback during our discussions. Talking with him was fun, no judgment, and he is very analytical. He opened my eyes to design 'Looks and Feel' in AI Product and further gave me recommendations on design guidelines.

SR

Salsabila Ramadhina

Product Manager, UltraVoucher

I had an outstanding session with Ankur who provided amazing insights as I transition from graphic design to UI/UX. His exceptional communication and subject knowledge helped me view my career strategically. He gave me practical tips on leveraging AI tools and design systems. Highly recommend!

SK

Shalmali Karle

Graphic Designer, Symbiosis Institute of Design

Ankur is a sharp, supportive mentor who really understands job roles and how to prepare for them. His interview tips were clear, on point, and tailored to the role. He doesn't just give advice — he truly listens and helps you reflect on your strengths. Highly recommend!

TK

Tanushri Kakad

Product Designer, University College Dublin

The highlight of my session with Ankur sir was a clear roadmap he provided me for becoming a better UX designer. He reviewed my portfolio, offering insightful feedback on areas for improvement. Throughout the session, he was incredibly helpful, patiently listened to my concerns, and meticulously addressed all my questions.

PL

Prerna Lohiya

Student, Maharashtra Institute of Design

Ankur provided outstanding guidance on pursuing a Master's in European countries. His amazing communication, subject knowledge, and problem-solving skills were able to answer my questions about the master's clearly.

RP

Roshni Prajapati

Product Designer II, Tata Digital

Ankur was absolutely incredible! He guided me through the entire process of transforming an app idea into a high-fidelity design using Figma, emphasizing the importance of documentation and design tokens. Definitely recommend!

GY

Gabriel Ybarra

UI/UX Designer, Mobidot

The session was incredibly insightful, providing me with a clear understanding of the gaps in my storytelling and profile. Ankur's analytical and clear approach addressed all my doubts and questions, making it a constructive and motivating experience. His on-point tips left me feeling more confident.

RP

Rutuja Pote

UX Designer, UCD, Dublin

I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible mentorship you have provided throughout our collaboration. Your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping my personal and professional growth in ways I never thought possible.

GM

Ganesh Maddala

Operational Associate, eTeam Infomatics

I recently attended a session with Ankur Khatal, and it was a great experience. He was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout. He addressed all my questions clearly and provided valuable insights related to my job. Highly recommended!

AT

Akash Thorave

Engineer, University of Mumbai

Ankur is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful, offering valuable tools and deep insights into various professional tools and practices.

SB

Sravani Bhamidipaty

Software Engineer, Grainger

Ankur is extremely experienced and highly skilled mentor. His huge expertise in Design Systems, Design Tokens, and at the intersection of AI and Design is nothing less than impressive. Throughout our session, he was extremely helpful — and helped me with a lot of useful links, tools, and resources.

SM

Sumedha Mahajan

Product Designer, Intuitive AI

Ankur provided insightful and practical guidance during our session focused on preparing for UX design interviews. He gave thoughtful feedback on my case study presentation, emphasizing the need to simplify slides and clearly communicate business value. We had a valuable discussion on design systems in B2B2C environments.

YB

Yash Boddupalli

UX Designer, Munich Re Automation Solutions

The highlight of my sessions with Ankur has been their ability to break down complex UX concepts into clear, actionable steps. Their feedback is always thoughtful and practical, helping me focus on areas that will make the biggest impact. They've made the learning process feel easy and enjoyable!

SI

Shweta Iyengar

UI/UX Designer, Freelance

Meeting was excellent and very insightful. Hope this'll help me a lot in my career paths.

BK

Bharat Kumar Achary

Business Development Apprentice, HyScaler

Ankur provided outstanding guidance on pursuing a Master's in European countries. His amazing communication, subject knowledge, and problem-solving skills were able to answer my questions about the master's clearly.

RP

Roshni Prajapati

Product Designer II, Tata Digital

Ankur was absolutely incredible! He guided me through the entire process of transforming an app idea into a high-fidelity design using Figma, emphasizing the importance of documentation and design tokens. Definitely recommend!

GY

Gabriel Ybarra

UI/UX Designer, Mobidot

The session was incredibly insightful, providing me with a clear understanding of the gaps in my storytelling and profile. Ankur's analytical and clear approach addressed all my doubts and questions, making it a constructive and motivating experience. His on-point tips left me feeling more confident.

RP

Rutuja Pote

UX Designer, UCD, Dublin

I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible mentorship you have provided throughout our collaboration. Your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping my personal and professional growth in ways I never thought possible.

GM

Ganesh Maddala

Operational Associate, eTeam Infomatics

I recently attended a session with Ankur Khatal, and it was a great experience. He was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout. He addressed all my questions clearly and provided valuable insights related to my job. Highly recommended!

AT

Akash Thorave

Engineer, University of Mumbai

Ankur is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful, offering valuable tools and deep insights into various professional tools and practices.

SB

Sravani Bhamidipaty

Software Engineer, Grainger

Ankur is extremely experienced and highly skilled mentor. His huge expertise in Design Systems, Design Tokens, and at the intersection of AI and Design is nothing less than impressive. Throughout our session, he was extremely helpful — and helped me with a lot of useful links, tools, and resources.

SM

Sumedha Mahajan

Product Designer, Intuitive AI

Ankur provided insightful and practical guidance during our session focused on preparing for UX design interviews. He gave thoughtful feedback on my case study presentation, emphasizing the need to simplify slides and clearly communicate business value. We had a valuable discussion on design systems in B2B2C environments.

YB

Yash Boddupalli

UX Designer, Munich Re Automation Solutions

The highlight of my sessions with Ankur has been their ability to break down complex UX concepts into clear, actionable steps. Their feedback is always thoughtful and practical, helping me focus on areas that will make the biggest impact. They've made the learning process feel easy and enjoyable!

SI

Shweta Iyengar

UI/UX Designer, Freelance

Meeting was excellent and very insightful. Hope this'll help me a lot in my career paths.

BK

Bharat Kumar Achary

Business Development Apprentice, HyScaler

Let’s build something great

Open to Product/UX Design roles. Based in Dublin, available globally.