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Humane Design : A Design Thinking and Innovation Consulting firm

About Humane Design

Humane Design is a strategic Design Thinking and Innovation consulting and learning services firm. We help corporates, MSMEs and funded startups 5X their topline and bottom line growth with product, service and people experience innovations, using our proprietary Design Thinking, System Thinking, Agility and Storytelling toolkits.

Humane Design was founded in 2021 by Ex-Big4 leaders, passionate for creating business impact with innovation through Design Thinking. We work with leading companies in India & globally.

We started our operations in the Middle East in 2025, committed to transforming businesses through humane and effective design strategies.

Our Mission


This is why we are here
To empower individuals and organizations with the right mindset, processes and tools, for them to design innovations that make the world more human centered and sustainable.

Our Vision


This is what we want to be
We want to be the world’s most trusted firm in strategic design and innovation consulting, empowering organizations across cultures to grow with empathy, creativity, and meaningful impact.

Our Values

This is what we believe in

Human-Centricity

We are empathetic. We put humans at the center of a every solution we create for our clients.

Integrity First

Creating intuitive user experiences through thoughtful layouts, wireframes, and prototypes that prioritize your audience's needs.

Unrelenting Excellence

We champion full ownership and relentless excellence; when we commit to a project, we dedicate ourselves entirely to ensuring your success.

Fearless Innovation

We are curious and not scared to question the status quo. We deliver bold and futuristic solutions to our clients.

Strategic Purpose

For every design we create, we think of the business value that it will create for our client’s business.

Our Strategy

This is how we are going to get there

Empowering Talent

Constantly investing in our people to master the cutting-edge skills required for the future of work.

Technological Advancement

Integrating emerging technologies to relentlessly enhance the efficiency and precision of our client deliveries.

A Culture of Experimentation

Fueling continuous internal and external innovation through a rigorous "test and learn" approach.

Global Synergy

Cultivating international collaborations to scale our value creation and deepen our global impact.

Leading the Narrative

the trends that define tomorrow’s business landscape.

Our Mission

This is why we are here
To empower individuals and organizations with the right mindset, processes and tools, for them to design innovations that make the world more human centered and sustainable.

Our Vision

This is what we want to be
We want to be the world’s most trusted firm in strategic design and innovation consulting, empowering organizations across cultures to grow with empathy, creativity, and meaningful impact.

Our Strategy

This is how we are going to get there

Empowering Talent

Constantly investing in our people to master the cutting-edge skills required for the future of work.

Technological Advancement

Integrating emerging technologies to relentlessly enhance the efficiency and precision of our client deliveries.

A Culture of Experimentation

Fueling continuous internal and external innovation through a rigorous "test and learn" approach.

Global Synergy

Cultivating international collaborations to scale our value creation and deepen our global impact.

Leading the Narrative

the trends that define tomorrow’s business landscape.

Our values

This is what we believe in

Human-Centricity

We are empathetic. We put humans at the center of a every solution we create for our clients.

Integrity First

Creating intuitive user experiences through thoughtful layouts, wireframes, and prototypes that prioritize your audience's needs.

Unrelenting Excellence

We champion full ownership and relentless excellence; when we commit to a project, we dedicate ourselves entirely to ensuring your success.

Fearless Innovation

We are curious and not scared to question the status quo. We deliver bold and futuristic solutions to our clients.

Strategic Purpose

For every design we create, we think of the business value that it will create for our client’s business.

Who We Are: A Passionate Team Fueled by Innovation

Humane Design is a one-stop destination for all your design and innovation needs. Our team brings together experts in design thinking, business design, digital design, and product & packaging design. By blending innovation with technology, we create designs that connect both emotionally and commercially.

Every project at Humane Design Thinking and Consulting is a journey of collaboration and creativity — where ideas take shape, insights lead the way, and purposeful design drives success.

Our Promise

This is how we want the world to see us

A trusted strategic design and innovation consulting and learning services firm, with a committed team and proprietary tools to co-create innovations that deliver strong topline/ bottom line growth for our client’s business.

Our Strategy

This is how we are going to get there
-Empowering Talent: Constantly investing in our people to master the cutting-edge skills required for the future of work.
-Technological Advancement: Integrating emerging technologies to relentlessly enhance the efficiency and precision of our client deliveries.
-A Culture of Experimentation: Fueling continuous internal and external innovation through a rigorous "test and learn" approach.
-Global Synergy: Cultivating international collaborations to scale our value creation and deepen our global impact.
-Leading the Narrative: Establishing authoritative thought leadership by researching and sharing the trends that define tomorrow’s business landscape.

Our values

This is what we believe in
- Human-Centricity - We are empathetic. We put humans at the center of a every solution we create for our clients.
- Integrity First - We work with honesty and integrity and deliver what is right for our clients.
- Unrelenting Excellence - We champion full ownership and relentless excellence; when we commit to a project, we dedicate ourselves entirely to ensuring your success.
- Fearless Innovation - We are curious and not scared to question the status quo. We deliver bold and futuristic solutions to our clients.
- Strategic Purpose - For every design we create, we think of the business value that it will create for our client’s business.

OUR BELIEF

Innovation, Human-Centeredness, and Sustainability

At the heart of Humane Design Thinking and Consulting lies a simple yet powerful belief — design can be a force for good. We believe in creating solutions that are innovative, ethical, and sustainable.

Our focus on human-centered design ensures that every solution is built around real human needs and emotions. We approach every challenge with empathy, combining creative thinking with responsible practices to build a future where design serves people and the planet in harmony.

OUR STORY

A Journey of Impact Through Design

Founded in 2021 by a group of passionate business and design professionals, Humane Design began with a vision — to bring purpose-driven design thinking to businesses worldwide. What started as a small idea has evolved into a collaborative team that partners with startups, corporations, and global enterprises.

Through Humane Design Thinking and Consulting, we have helped brands reimagine customer experiences, strengthen sustainability efforts, and craft meaningful innovation stories. Our growth reflects a deep commitment to designing for impact — where creativity meets consciousness.

OUR APPROACH

Human-Centered Innovation at the Core

At Humane Design Thinking and Consulting, innovation begins with empathy. We believe that understanding people — their needs, desires, and emotions — is the foundation of great design.

Our human-centered approach combines research, creativity, and sustainability to develop solutions that make a difference. We partner with clients to co-create bold ideas, using design as a bridge between business goals and user aspirations.

Every design we deliver carries our core values — ethics, empathy, and excellence. By weaving human insight with innovative design thinking, we help brands not only solve problems but transform the way they create value.

OUR STRATEGY

Where Design Meets Business Success

Strategic thinking is the backbone of Humane Design Thinking and Consulting. We see design as more than aesthetics — it’s a business tool for growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Every project we undertake is evaluated for its potential to create measurable business value. We align creative design solutions with business goals, ensuring that innovation isn’t just inspiring — it’s impactful.

We understand the symbiotic relationship between design and business performance. That’s why our approach bridges creativity with strategy, helping our clients innovate with clarity and confidence.

Our Team

At Humane Design, our team is our strength. We are a diverse team of designers, strategists, researchers, and management professionals with the common purpose: to empower our client’s business with innovations that are human centered and sustainable.

Our team members come from leading institutions and have experience working with global brands including BIG 4 consulting firms and startups alike.

At Humane Design we thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and creativity. Over the years we have been building an environment where ideas flourish and innovation thrives.

Ajay Aggarwal

Founding Partner & Business Lead

Design Thinking & Business Strategy Expert

“I am passionate about learning, writing poems and visualizing!! I can help bring creative solutions to complex business problems and can also enable creative culture within organizations. Ajay is the former Design Thinking and Innovation practice lead at KPMG India, where he authored the Design Thinking IP and guided the practice’s growth. With 15+ years of experience spanning product and service design, strategy workshops, storytelling, and enabling innovation culture, he has coached 30+ organizations and over 1,000 professionals in institutionalizing design and innovation practices. He regularly blogs and speaks on topics including Design Thinking, Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Customer Experience, and Entrepreneurship.”

Anuradha Patil

Founding Partner & Design Lead

Design Thinking & User Experience Expert

“Being passionate about creativity and design, I have dived into the field of Design Thinking, where I am trained to design experiences. I apply strategic understanding with an attitude of go-getter coupled with multi–tasking abilities. To my friends & peers, I am the Bonding Agent of the team and always a Go to person.

Anuradha’s professional career spans roles in Advisory, UX Design, Service Design, Engineering Design, Design Integration, and Training. As the lead designer of the Design Thinking and Innovation practice at KPMG, Anuradha played a key role in developing the Design Thinking IP, designing multiple enablement solutions, training over 400 people on Design Thinking, and mentoring more than 30 Design Thinking and UX projects.”

Arpita Roy

Sr. Design Strategist & Facilitator

Design Thinking & Strategy Expert

“I am a dreamer, keen observer, imaginative, creative, learner, persuasive, compassionate and passionate about innovating delightful newer experiences.

Arpita believes that design thinking and creativity are essential ingredients for success and fuel her innovative potential as a designer and problem solver. The confluence of design thinking and creativity enables her to understand human behaviour and perceptions, helping her solve problems and uncover new opportunities, concepts, and ideas.She is known to be self-driven, meticulous, and diligent, with a strong spirit of going above and beyond to discover and learn.”

Dipen Sharma

Head - People Experience & Culture

People Strategy and Culture Expert

“I define and drive people strategy for business outcomes.

Dipen brings 19 years of HR experience across IT, BPO, and Engineering, managing and supporting scale, change, and culture across global teams. He helps leaders and organizations translate business priorities into actionable people strategies that drive efficiency, capability, and growth. His core strengths include aligning people strategy with business priorities, simplifying processes for better employee experience, and building leadership pipelines through talent management and succession planning.”

Atharv Renose

Design Strategist & Researcher

Research Expert

“Being an MBA graduate in Marketing I am passionate about marketing & research as its an exciting and dynamic field of study that combines the art of marketing with the science of research.

With a strong foundation in marketing principles and the skills to conduct market research and analyse data to inform decisions, Athrav brings a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Working in the products and research team, he combine marketing expertise, creativity, and collaboration to bringing innovative products to market.”

Faustus Gonsalves

Design Strategist & Facilitator

Design Thinking & UI/UX Expert

“I design with the precision of a violinist and the creativity of a strategist, blending empathy, harmony, aesthetics and purpose in everything I create. By listening closely to people’s needs, I craft seamless, well-tuned experiences,whether for products, services, or my violin strings.

Faustus is a former engineer turned designer who blends technical expertise with Design Thinking, UX Research, Design Strategy, and Service Design, with a strong focus on UI/UX implementation and product vision. He has worked across diverse domains with organizations such as L&T Infotech, Intellect Design Arena, Sugar Network, Aditya Birla, and Cummins, and is known for research-driven, observational insights that inform strong product and business decisions.”

Priyam Trivedi

Sr. Experience Designer

Graphic Design Expert

“Always searching for new opportunities to flex mycreative muscles to make something greater.

A Senior Graphic Designer with a passion of creating outstanding visual experiences.Having spent 12 years creating, exploring and refining craft skills in the creative field, Priyam has been working on different projects from logo designs to brand & personal identities and advertising.”

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