Santhosh RB
UX Leadership, Mentorship & Global Impact
UX Leadership, Mentorship & Global Impact
UX Leadership, Mentorship &
Global Impact
Your Guide to Unlock
10X Growth in UX &
Digital Innovation
Your Guide to Unlock
10X Growth in UX &
Digital Innovation
Your Guide to Unlock 10X Growth in UX &
Digital Innovation
Santhosh RB
UX Leadership, Mentorship & Global Impact
Your Guide to Unlock
10X Growth in UX &
Digital Innovation
What does it take to
rise to the top 1% in UX?
What does it take to
rise to the top 1% in UX?
From a Curious Designer to a
Global UX Thought Leader &
Industry Trendsetter
From a Curious Designer to a Global UX
Thought Leader & Industry Trendsetter
From a Curious Designer to a
Global UX Thought Leader &
Industry Trendsetter
Join my community and gain the insider knowledge that
top UX professionals use to scale their careers.
Join my community and gain the insider knowledge that top UX professionals use to scale their careers.
It’s not just about mastering design—
it’s about thinking strategically, influencing decisions, and creating business impact.
It’s not just about mastering design— it’s about thinking strategically, influencing decisions, and creating business impact.
For over 22 years, I’ve transformed UX designers into industry leaders, empowered businesses
through design innovation, and shaped the
UX landscape globally.
For over 22 years, I’ve transformed UX designers into industry leaders, empowered businesses through design innovation, and shaped the
UX landscape globally.
For over 22 years, I’ve transformed UX designers into industry leaders, empowered businesses through design innovation, and shaped the
UX landscape globally.
If you're a UX professional looking to break stagnation, master high-impact UX consulting, and position yourself as a leader—you're in the right place.
If you're a UX professional looking to break stagnation, master high-impact UX consulting, and position yourself as a leader—you're in the right place.
Learn Directly from Santhosh RB
Learn Directly from Santhosh RB
Learn Directly from Santhosh RB
Guided by one of the industry’s top UX consultants, entrepreneurs, and mentors.
Guided by one of the industry’s top UX consultants, entrepreneurs, & mentors.
22+ Years
in UX &
Product Strategy
22+ Years
in UX &
Product Strategy
22+ Years
in UX &
Product Strategy
Worked with Fortune 500 giants like NYSE, Maersk, Aviva, BP & Lloyds.
Founder & Design Leader at UX Ahead
Founder & Design Leader
at UX Ahead
Founder & Design Leader
at UX Ahead
A London-based UX consulting company working with
global brands.
A London-based UX consulting company working with global brands.
A London-based UX consulting company working with global brands.
Masters in Human-Computer
Interaction (HCI) – UCL, London
Masters in Human-Computer
Interaction (HCI) – UCL, London
Masters in Human-Computer
Interaction (HCI) – UCL, London
One of the world’s top UX programs.
One of the world’s top UX programs.
Mentored 1000+ Designers Globally
Mentored 1000+
Designers Globally
Helping UX professionals step into leadership roles.
Helping UX professionals
step into leadership roles.
Top 1%
Design Mentor
🏆
Top 1%
Design Mentor 🏆
Top 1%
Design Mentor 🏆
Top 10 Mentor in UX Engineering! 🙌
Top 10 Mentor in UX Engineering! 🙌
Top 10 Mentor in
UX Engineering! 🙌
Organized India’s
First UX Conference
UX Utsav 2012
Organized India’s
First UX Conference
UX Utsav 2012
Organized India’s First UX Conference UX Utsav 2012
A trendsetting event that
shaped India's UX industry.
A trendsetting event that
shaped India's UX industry.
A trendsetting event that shaped
India's UX industry.
Curated the
Yas Innovation Festival
(IBW Abu Dhabi)
Curated the
Yas Innovation Festival
(IBW Abu Dhabi)
Leading UX acceleration
on a global scale.
Leading UX acceleration
on a global scale.
Curated the
Yas Innovation Festival
(IBW Abu Dhabi)
Leading UX acceleration
on a global scale.
My Philosophy
UX is not just about designing screens—
it’s about influencing decisions, solving real-world business problems, and
leading transformation.
UX is not just about
designing screens—it’s about influencing decisions, solving real-world business problems, and leading transformation.
UX is not just about designing screens—it’s about influencing decisions, solving real-world business problems, and leading transformation.
Lifelong Learning, Business Growth & Giving Back
Lifelong Learning, Business Growth &
Giving Back
How I Give Back to the
UX & Business Community
How I Give Back to the
UX & Business Community
Mentored 1000+
Designers Globally
Career-shaping mentorship from beginners to leadership roles.
Founder of
Unicorn Designer Hub
An exclusive UX growth community & mentorship network.
Speaker & Thought Leader
Featured at global UX conferences, design accelerators, and business summits.
Highly Endorsed on
LinkedIn & ADPlist
See what my mentees and colleagues say about me.
Creator of Free
UX Learning Resources
Articles, case studies, webinars, and insider strategies.
Success in UX is not about luck—
it’s about strategy.
Let’s build yours.
Success in UX is not about luck—
it’s about strategy. Let’s build yours.
My Entrepreneurial Journey &
Its Impact on My Design Leadership
My Entrepreneurial Journey &
Its Impact on My Design Leadership
My Entrepreneurial
Journey & Its Impact on
My Design Leadership
1
1999
1999
The Turning Point
The Turning Point
At a time when engineering and medicine were
considered the only ‘safe’ careers, I chose a path
of creativity, innovation, and business.
At a time when engineering and medicine were
considered the only ‘safe’ careers, I chose a path
of creativity, innovation, and business.
🔥 That decision shaped my career as a global UX leader and entrepreneur.
🔥 That decision shaped my career as a global UX leader and entrepreneur.
2002 - my first venture
Raytrace Multimedia
Raytrace Multimedia
At just 21 years old, I founded Raytrace Multimedia,
one of India’s first multimedia studios specializing in
3D animation and creative digital solutions from Coimbatore, India.
At just 21 years old, I founded Raytrace Multimedia,
one of India’s first multimedia studios specializing in
3D animation and creative digital solutions from Coimbatore, India.
👉 This early experience taught me the power of design in business—and set the stage for my future as a UX consultant.
👉 This early experience taught me the power of design in business—and set the stage for my future as a UX consultant.
2
3
2008-2012
Scaling UX Globally
Scaling UX Globally
From leading UX consulting at NYSE in 2008 to pursuing my Master’s at UCL London, I built expertise in designing at enterprise scale.
From leading UX consulting at NYSE in 2008 to pursuing my Master’s at UCL London, I built expertise in designing at enterprise scale.
👉 After my Master’s at UCL, I worked in a consulting capacity with Lloyds, BP, Aviva, Maersk, and more—helping brands create user-driven business impact.
👉 After my Master’s at UCL, I worked in a consulting capacity with Lloyds, BP, Aviva, Maersk, and more—helping brands create user-driven business impact.
2016
Entrepreneurship in London
Entrepreneurship in London
I expanded into the food industry, founding a
multi-award-winning restaurant chain.
I expanded into the food industry, founding a
multi-award-winning restaurant chain.
🔥 This experience sharpened my ability to apply UX to business strategy, customer experience, and digital transformation.
🔥 This experience sharpened my ability to apply UX to business strategy, customer experience, and digital transformation.
4
5
2024
Scaling Global Influence with
Yas Innovation Festival
Scaling Global Influence with Yas Innovation Festival
As a key collaborator in the IBW Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, I led the Yas Innovation Festival, bringing together enterprises, startups, and digital leaders.
As a key collaborator in the IBW Global Summit, Abu Dhabi, I led the Yas Innovation Festival, bringing together enterprises, startups, and digital leaders.
👉 Today, I use that experience to mentor UX professionals and help them thrive in an AI-driven world.
👉 Today, I use that experience to mentor UX professionals and help them thrive in an AI-driven world.
Success in UX is not about luck—
it’s about strategy.
Let’s build yours.
Success in UX is not about luck—it’s about strategy. Let’s build yours.
What Mentees Say
About My Mentorship
I am so grateful for my time spent with Santhosh. He provided advice relevant to my experience and portfolio. I am extremely confident the feedback provided will directly, and positively, impact my career change.
Alexandria Burns 🇺🇸
Finance Manager, Hallman Auto Group
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
I had a great session with Santhosh during my first mentorship call. His approachable nature and extensive knowledge in the field were truly impressive. He addressed my questions about continuing to learn and grow in my career, as well as transitioning into leadership roles, drawing from his vast experience and providing insightful guidance.
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Aakarsh Khan 🇮🇳
UI UX Designer, Smarter Dharma
My session with Santhosh sir gave me the clarity that I needed to pursue my professional ambitions. Further, his varied experiences in multiple fields bring a lot of knowledge that I would not have gotten any other way. Inspired and motivated to talk to someone who has a clear understanding of every aspect of his life. Very grateful.
Mohammed Malaika 🇮🇳
F&B Architect, Freelance
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Santhosh is a really professional, kind, and helpful mentor. He prepared thoroughly and gave detail-oriented suggestions for my CV, portfolio, and even my LinkedIn profile. I really value the time we spent together and hope to schedule another session with him.
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
Yue Diao 🇺🇸
UX Design Student, University of Michigan
I had an incredible mentoring session with Santhosh! He was incredibly insightful and provided invaluable advice on Portfolio & resume review. Santhosh was incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout our conversation. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in their career.
Shreya 🇮🇳
Product Design Student, IIIT-Bangalore
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
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What Mentees Say
About My Mentorship
I am so grateful for my time spent with Santhosh. He provided advice relevant to my experience and portfolio. I am extremely confident the feedback provided will directly, and positively, impact my career change.
Alexandria Burns 🇺🇸
Finance Manager, Hallman Auto Group
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
I had a great session with Santhosh during my first mentorship call. His approachable nature and extensive knowledge in the field were truly impressive. He addressed my questions about continuing to learn and grow in my career, as well as transitioning into leadership roles, drawing from his vast experience and providing insightful guidance.
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Aakarsh Khan 🇮🇳
UI UX Designer, Smarter Dharma
My session with Santhosh sir gave me the clarity that I needed to pursue my professional ambitions. Further, his varied experiences in multiple fields bring a lot of knowledge that I would not have gotten any other way. Inspired and motivated to talk to someone who has a clear understanding of every aspect of his life. Very grateful.
Mohammed Malaika 🇮🇳
F&B Architect, Freelance
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Santhosh is a really professional, kind, and helpful mentor. He prepared thoroughly and gave detail-oriented suggestions for my CV, portfolio, and even my LinkedIn profile. I really value the time we spent together and hope to schedule another session with him.
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
Yue Diao 🇺🇸
UX Design Student, University of Michigan
I had an incredible mentoring session with Santhosh! He was incredibly insightful and provided invaluable advice on Portfolio & resume review. Santhosh was incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout our conversation. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in their career.
Shreya 🇮🇳
Product Design Student, IIIT-Bangalore
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
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What Mentees Say
About My Mentorship
I am so grateful for my time spent with Santhosh. He provided advice relevant to my experience and portfolio. I am extremely confident the feedback provided will directly, and positively, impact my career change.
Alexandria Burns 🇺🇸
Finance Manager, Hallman Auto Group
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
I had a great session with Santhosh during my first mentorship call. His approachable nature and extensive knowledge in the field were truly impressive. He addressed my questions about continuing to learn and grow in my career, as well as transitioning into leadership roles, drawing from his vast experience and providing insightful guidance.
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Aakarsh Khan 🇮🇳
UI UX Designer, Smarter Dharma
My session with Santhosh sir gave me the clarity that I needed to pursue my professional ambitions. Further, his varied experiences in multiple fields bring a lot of knowledge that I would not have gotten any other way. Inspired and motivated to talk to someone who has a clear understanding of every aspect of his life. Very grateful.
Mohammed Malaika 🇮🇳
F&B Architect, Freelance
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Santhosh is a really professional, kind, and helpful mentor. He prepared thoroughly and gave detail-oriented suggestions for my CV, portfolio, and even my LinkedIn profile. I really value the time we spent together and hope to schedule another session with him.
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
Yue Diao 🇺🇸
UX Design Student, University of Michigan
I had an incredible mentoring session with Santhosh! He was incredibly insightful and provided invaluable advice on Portfolio & resume review. Santhosh was incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout our conversation. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in their career.
Shreya 🇮🇳
Product Design Student, IIIT-Bangalore
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
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What Mentees
Say About My Mentorship
I am so grateful for my time spent with Santhosh. He provided advice relevant to my experience and portfolio. I am extremely confident the feedback provided will directly, and positively, impact my career change.
Alexandria Burns 🇺🇸
Finance Manager, Hallman Auto Group
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
I had a great session with Santhosh during my first mentorship call. His approachable nature and extensive knowledge in the field were truly impressive. He addressed my questions about continuing to learn and grow in my career, as well as transitioning into leadership roles, drawing from his vast experience and providing insightful guidance.
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Aakarsh Khan 🇮🇳
UI UX Designer, Smarter Dharma
My session with Santhosh sir gave me the clarity that I needed to pursue my professional ambitions. Further, his varied experiences in multiple fields bring a lot of knowledge that I would not have gotten any other way. Inspired and motivated to talk to someone who has a clear understanding of every aspect of his life. Very grateful.
Mohammed Malaika 🇮🇳
F&B Architect, Freelance
Career Transformation & Strategic Guidance
Santhosh is a really professional, kind, and helpful mentor. He prepared thoroughly and gave detail-oriented suggestions for my CV, portfolio, and even my LinkedIn profile. I really value the time we spent together and hope to schedule another session with him.
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
Yue Diao 🇺🇸
UX Design Student, University of Michigan
I had an incredible mentoring session with Santhosh! He was incredibly insightful and provided invaluable advice on Portfolio & resume review. Santhosh was incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout our conversation. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in their career.
Shreya 🇮🇳
Product Design Student, IIIT-Bangalore
Portfolio, Resume & UX Leadership Coaching
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