Designing for Impact & Growth
The case studies below showcase my hands-on leadership across design strategy, systems thinking, and execution — from concept to launch. Select case studies are shared in context based on the relevance of the opportunity.
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From Insight to Impact
Every product challenge begins the same way, with uncertainty. My process moves from defining the right problem to delivering the right solution, balancing human insight, data, and systems thinking to guide that journey. It’s how I turn abstract ideas into measurable impact.
I don’t call it “Design Thinking.” I call it designing with intention — grounding creativity in research, testing, and real-world validation. The goal isn’t just to make something usable; it’s to make it valuable, scalable, and alive within the system it serves.
How I Work
Design Strategy
Ground every decision in purpose and evidence.
• User-centered approach
• Data-informed insights
• Competitive analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Outcome-driven prioritization
AI/ML Product Design
Design systems that learn, adapt, and perform.
• System design
• Data design
• Model evaluation and refinement
• Human-in-the-loop validation
• Ethical and explainable AI principles
Art of the Possible
Bring ideas to life fast and refine through proof.
• Rapid prototyping
• User testing
• Quick feedback loops
• Iterative design
• Continuous experimentation
Manish brings clarity and structure to ambitious, cross-functional work. His ability to frame ambiguity, connect design to business outcomes, and drive alignment across teams makes him an invaluable design leader.Kelly Griggs, Head of Design for Growth, Gusto (via LinkedIn)
Manish’s passion for elevating user experiences is contagious. His innovative thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and relentless drive for quality transformed how we design and deliver digital experiences.Katie Bradley, Staff VP of Tech User Experience at Elevance Health (via LinkedIn)
Manish brings teams together around what truly matters—creating meaningful, business-aligned user experiences. His leadership and perspective made design thinking an integral part of our product strategy.Smriti Anand, Sr. Product Manager, Change Healthcare (via LinkedIn)
Manish inspires cross-functional teams to see the bigger picture—crafting delightful end-to-end experiences grounded in research and strategy. He brings vision, clarity, and collaboration to every stage of the product lifecycle.Emilie Lostracco, Sr. Manager, UX Research, Change Healthcare (via LinkedIn)
Manish listens with empathy, finds common ground, and designs with purpose. His ability to connect business, marketing, and user needs makes him a transformative design leader.Nicole Bateman, Marketing Executive, Elevance Health (via LinkedIn)
Manish combines curiosity with discipline—blending data, design, and experimentation to uncover insights and drive measurable business outcomes.Amy Smessaert, Experimentation Lead, Change Healthcare (via LinkedIn)

My philosophy
How I Think About Product Success
Great products don’t come from design alone, they’re the result of alignment between design, technology, and customer experience. My philosophy is simple: when it works and people use it, that’s success.
This visual illustration reflects how I approach building at scale — connecting function, adoption, and outcome. It’s how I align teams across disciplines to turn collaboration into measurable business value, user benefit, and long-term system impact.
For me, good products are built by design, powered by technology, and sustained by support.

