Harshad Dhale
Product, Web, UIUX Designer at Freelance
@harshaddhale India joined Jul 2016
Teams
Design
Bio
Interests
WordPress Origin Story
Badges
CODE
1 badge
Plugin Developer
CONTENT
1 badge
Photo Contributor
'26
COMMUNITY
1 badge
WordCamp Organizer
'25
Current Job
Product, Web, UIUX Designer
Jan 2010 –
Present
Freelance
Independent UI/UX and Web Designer with 12+ years of experience designing and building high-performing digital experiences for startups, businesses, agencies, and growing brands across multiple industries. Specialized in creating user-focused websites, scalable UI systems, and conversion-oriented digital interfaces for both web and mobile platforms.
Key responsibilities and contributions:
Led end-to-end UI/UX and web design projects from discovery and strategy to design execution and development handoff
Designed responsive websites, landing pages, dashboards, and mobile-first digital experiences focused on usability, performance, and business goals
Built and customized scalable WordPress websites using Elementor and modern UI design principles
Created wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces using Figma
Developed visual systems, reusable UI components, and brand-aligned design frameworks for consistent user experiences
Collaborated with clients, developers, marketers, and stakeholders to align design decisions with user needs and conversion objectives
Applied UX strategy, information architecture, and interface optimization techniques to improve engagement and usability
Mentored junior designers and coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline creative workflows and project delivery
Worked across diverse sectors including Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Events, Corporate, SaaS, E-commerce, and Local Businesses
Core Expertise
UI/UX Design • Web Design • Figma • WordPress • Elementor • Responsive Design • Design Systems • UX Strategy • Wireframing • Prototyping • HTML/CSS • Conversion-Focused Design • User Flows • Team Collaboration • Creative Direction
Key responsibilities and contributions:
Led end-to-end UI/UX and web design projects from discovery and strategy to design execution and development handoff
Designed responsive websites, landing pages, dashboards, and mobile-first digital experiences focused on usability, performance, and business goals
Built and customized scalable WordPress websites using Elementor and modern UI design principles
Created wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces using Figma
Developed visual systems, reusable UI components, and brand-aligned design frameworks for consistent user experiences
Collaborated with clients, developers, marketers, and stakeholders to align design decisions with user needs and conversion objectives
Applied UX strategy, information architecture, and interface optimization techniques to improve engagement and usability
Mentored junior designers and coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline creative workflows and project delivery
Worked across diverse sectors including Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Events, Corporate, SaaS, E-commerce, and Local Businesses
Core Expertise
UI/UX Design • Web Design • Figma • WordPress • Elementor • Responsive Design • Design Systems • UX Strategy • Wireframing • Prototyping • HTML/CSS • Conversion-Focused Design • User Flows • Team Collaboration • Creative Direction
Job History
WordCamp Organizer
Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
WP Kolhapur Community
Contributed as an organizer for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, collaborating with the local WordPress community to plan, manage, and execute one of the region's key technology and digital innovation events. Played an active role in event branding, website design, digital experience planning, community engagement, and creative execution.
Senior UI UX Designer
May 2024 – Sep 2024
Groto
Led end-to-end UI/UX design for web and mobile applications across multiple industries including Healthcare, Travel, Education, and Waste Management. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design intuitive, scalable, and user-centric digital experiences aligned with business goals and user behavior.nnKey responsibilities and contributions were, Designed responsive web and mobile interfaces focused on usability, accessibility, and conversion optimization, Created high-fidelity UI designs, interactive Figma prototypes, user flows, and wireframes for product validation and stakeholder presentations, Conducted UX audits and usability evaluations to identify friction points and improve user journeys, Developed scalable design systems and style guides to ensure visual consistency across products, Worked closely with developers and project stakeholders to streamline design handoff and implementation, Contributed to UX strategy, information architecture, and product experience improvements across multiple digital platforms, Managed projects in a remote collaborative environment with agile workflows and iterative design processes
Project Consultant u2013 Usability, UX & Market Readiness
Dec 2022 – Present
Freelance
Served as a 3-time Industry Evaluator for the All India Council for Technical Education Smart India Hackathon initiative by Govt. of India and Ministry of Education, contributing expertise in UX evaluation, product thinking, and solution feasibility. Working as an independent consultant and evaluator focused on usability, UX strategy, product validation, and innovation readiness for student startups, hackathon teams, and early-stage digital products. nnKey responsibilities and contributions:nEvaluated digital product concepts, prototypes, and innovation projects across multiple domains with a focus on usability, scalability, and user experiencenConducted UI/UX assessments and provided actionable recommendations to improve user flows, interface clarity, accessibility, and product usabilitynGuided teams on product-market fit, solution validation, feature prioritization, and business model alignmentnHelped structure project roadmaps, development phases, and MVP strategies for innovation-focused productsnMentored students and early-stage teams on presentation strategy, storytelling, pitch communication, and product positioningnReviewed case studies, problem statements, and solution frameworks to strengthen practical implementation and market readinessnCollaborated with academic institutions, innovation programs, and startup-oriented initiatives to support design-led thinking and product development
Senior User Interface Designer
Sep 2020 – Jul 2023
Brainstorm Force
Led UI/UX design initiatives for SaaS products and WordPress ecosystem tools used by a global user base. Contributed to product strategy, feature planning, design systems, and scalable user experiences while mentoring a team of designers in a fully remote collaborative environment.nnKey responsibilities and contributions:nDesigned user-centric interfaces and workflows for SaaS applications, contributing to feature ideation, usability improvements, and product experience strategynLed and mentored a team of WordPress template designers, improving design quality, workflow efficiency, and creative consistency across projectsnCreated responsive UI systems, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using FigmanConducted UX research, competitor analysis, template research, and usability evaluations to improve customer experience and product adoptionnCollaborated closely with developers, marketers, and product stakeholders in agile remote workflows to ensure seamless design-to-development executionnnContributed UI/UX expertise and design direction for widely used WordPress products including:nAstranSpectranUltimate Addons for ElementornPremium Starter TemplatesnnDeveloped scalable style guides, reusable components, and design patterns to maintain consistency across products and templatesnSupported product development initiatives with strategic design thinking, usability testing, and customer-focused interface improvementsnAssisted in onboarding and mentoring junior designers, promoting best practices in UI/UX, responsive design, and modern design workflows
Graphic and UI Designer
May 2017 – Aug 2020
Brainstorm Force
Worked as part of the product and design team contributing to the UI, visual design, and user experience of widely adopted WordPress products and website-building solutions used by a global customer base. Played a key role in designing scalable website templates, UI components, and product experiences across the WordPress ecosystem.nnKey responsibilities and contributions:n- Designed responsive website interfaces, UI layouts, landing pages, and reusable design assets for - WordPress-based products and templatesn- Contributed to the design and evolution of industry-recognized products including:n- - Astran- - Premium Starter Templatesn- - Ultimate Addons for Elementorn- - Ultimate Addons for Beaver Buildern- - Ultimate Addons for Gutenbergn- - Elementor Blocksn- - Gutenberg Blocksn- Created modern UI components, visual systems, and conversion-focused layouts aligned with current web design trends and usability standardsn- Collaborated with developers and senior designers to translate product requirements into intuitive and scalable user experiencesn- Supported design consistency across products through reusable assets, style guidelines, and component-based design practicesn- Worked on template research, visual experimentation, and interface optimization to improve usability and customer engagementn- Assisted in bridging the gap between design and development with practical knowledge of WordPress, responsive design, and front-end implementation principles
Web & UI Designer
Jan 2016 – Mar 2017
Manorama SMAC Solutions LLP
Managed and improved the user interface and user experience of healthcare-focused software platforms and web applications, ensuring usability, clarity, and professional user interactions across digital products within the healthcare domain.nnKey responsibilities and contributions:nDesigned and maintained responsive web interfaces and application layouts focused on usability and workflow efficiencynEnhanced UI consistency, visual hierarchy, and interaction patterns across healthcare software productsnCollaborated with development and management teams to improve user experience and streamline interface functionalitynWorked on improving content clarity, interface language, and communication elements to create more intuitive user interactionsnContributed to user-centered design improvements aimed at increasing usability, accessibility, and end-user satisfactionnAssisted in translating complex healthcare workflows into cleaner and more user-friendly digital experiencesnSupported website building, interface refinement, and front-end visual implementation processes
UI-UX Lead
Sep 2013 – Jan 2016
Point8020 Ltd, UK
Led strategic decision-making for user interfaces and experiences across existing and forthcoming products at Point8020 Ltd. Employed skills in creative strategy, design tools, UX research, ideation, and design thinking to enhance product usability and innovation.
Key Accomplishments
Contributed as an organizer for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, collaborating with the local WordPress community to plan, manage, and execute one of the region's key technology and digital innovation events. Played an active role in event branding, website design, digital experience planning, community engagement, and creative execution.
Recent impact
Score weights high-impact work (commits, releases, approved translations, props) at 3x routine activity.
Last 30 days
1contribution
high0
medium1
score1
Last 90 days
1contribution
high0
medium1
score1
Last 12 months
3contributions
high2
medium1
score7
Team focus
Across 1 team, with no team-attributable contributions in the last 365 days
Contributions
Type
June 2026
Jun 08
Mon · 12:55
Forums
med
Created a topic, Does what is says!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Widget is very light weight and effectively does what …
Widget is very light weight and effectively does what …
January 2026
Jan 13
Tue · 18:33
high
Wrote a new post, Where to Stay in Kolhapur for WordCamp 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
Getting ready for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026? As you plan your journey to this exciting gathering…
Getting ready for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026? As you plan your journey to this exciting gathering…
December 2025
Dec 10
Wed · 18:32
high
Joined the organizing team for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026
November 2019
Nov 07
Thu · 15:56
Forums
med
Created a topic, Amazing plugin!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I installed this on a couple of sites, and it worked l…
I installed this on a couple of sites, and it worked l…
No contributions in this category yet.
Developer
-
Harshad Image Marquee for Elementor
Active Installs: Less than 10
Total photo contributions: 2
View all photos contributed by Harshad Dhale to the WordPress Photo Directory →

