Tejj is a Product Designer at Microsoft AI & Windows, where he designs intuitive, scalable systems used by over a billion users. He champions a human-first approach to technology.
Beyond his day job he is a best-selling author on Amazon (Nodes of Wisdom, Lessons from 100 Creative Visionaries), a data artist whose work has been exhibited across Serbia, Africa, and India, and the host of Nodes of Design, India's #1 design podcast, with 120+ episodes spanning 60+ countries. Past guests include Don Norman, Jakob Nielsen, Andy Budd, Kirti Trivedi, Anab Jain, Guthrie Dolin, and Amaresh Chakrabarti.
Tejj is an ADPlist Top Mentor who has guided 800+ designers globally and teaches AI in Telugu to millions, working to make design and AI accessible to everyone.
Three crafts: Product Design (with Purpose), Creative Engineering (Code as paintbrush), Sound (with Intent, sonic branding and podcast production).
Based in India. Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi.
Hi, I'm Tejj. I'm a Product Designer at Microsoft AI and Windows, where I craft intuitive, scalable systems for over a billion users. I believe in a human-first approach to technology. Beyond my day job, I'm a best-selling author on Amazon, a data artist, and the host of India's #1 design podcast, Nodes of Design. My mission is simple: to make design and AI accessible to everyone, whether that's through guiding 800+ mentees globally or teaching AI to millions in Telugu.
I define interaction frameworks and scalable systems, rooted in research and backed by two granted patents, to make the digital world feel more human.
Code is my paintbrush. I blend creative coding with technical precision to build interactive art that has been exhibited across Serbia, Africa, and India.
Audio is a parallel practice I have kept up alongside design, from sonic branding to producing India's first design podcast. I work on the invisible, emotional layer of digital experiences.
Places I have worked
Designing across operating systems, AI, search, enterprise banking and education.
Tejj.
Available for workProduct DesignerData ArtistInventorPhilanthropistPodcast Host
Think deep. Design simple.
Beyond the day job
Speaking · Mentorship · Podcast · Book · Teaching · Art · Community
SpeakingKeynotes & conversations40+ talks and masterclasses
MentorshipMentorship & portfolio reviews800+ designers mentored
PodcastNodes of Design120+ episodes · 60+ countries
WritingNodes of WisdomAmazon best-seller
EducationTeaching AI in Telugu4 million views
ArtData art & generative codeExhibited across 3 continents
CommunityCreativee Community32+ events · 5,000+ participants
From people I've mentored
Mentees guided across 8 countries, all for free. A Top 1% mentor globally, I love giving back. My mentees now work at Microsoft, Google, PhonePe, and are creating global impact. That's what keeps me going.
Aswathy
Product Designer · Byjus
★★★★★
Thanks for encouraging me by leaving a spark when all you could see is dark times. Helped me focus and prioritize.
Sreemukhi K
Product Designer · Coding Ninjas
★★★★★
Super honest with his feedback. A mentor who understands your problem and gives actionable advice. Looking forward to our next session!
Invaluable insights and expert guidance on navigating UX design roles. Instrumental in refining my approach. Highly recommend his mentorship to anyone seeking direction and clarity.
Aagreet Sinha
Lead UX Designer · MontyCloud
Aniruddh Jain
Product Designer · Instasell
★★★★★
His candid approach to mentorship. This session wasn't just about pushing pixels but actual career guidance. Really helpful constructive criticism.
Darrpana
Product Designer · Freelancer
★★★★★
Utterly transformative for my design career. Candid feedback, pinpointing issues and guiding me to leverage my strengths. Truly sets him apart.
Margi Kapadia
UX Designer · OLX Autos
★★★★★
Useful tips on portfolio presentation and a recruiter's perspective. Shared great resources after the session. Highly recommend him as a Mentor.
Surabhi Trivedi
UX Designer · NEC Software Solutions
★★★★★
Extremely helpful session. Honest feedback on my work and resources to improve. Looking forward to more sessions to discuss progress and make new mistakes.
Divya Kamath
Engineer
★★★★★
Guided me on the correct path to start as a designer. Made me look at things in a different light. Would really recommend him.
Milton Correa
Marketing Intern · SuperTutor
★★★★★
Excellent structured approach. Cleared my doubts about user research and pricing as a freelance UX/UI designer. Truly satisfied and grateful.
Nitish Raj
Student · NID Ahmedabad
★★★★★
Valuable insights on portfolio and storytelling. Extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Totally recommend his mentorship sessions to everyone!
Feel free to book a free session. I love to share what I know, mentoring is a two-way journey.
Book a free session →Talks
I don't just build, I love to share. From the keynote stages of Microsoft Design Week and UXDG to the lecture halls of India's leading IITs and Universities, I've been invited to speak on the future of design and AI. My goal is always the same: to turn complex tech into actionable insights for builders and thinkers everywhere.
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The Press
Covered the Launch · 2024
Talks
Launch Event · 2024
The Book
First Copy · 2024
The Readers
Community Meet · 2024
The Keynote
Full House · 2024
Podcast
120+ episodes. 60+ countries. One mission: to bridge the gap between global design legends and the builders of tomorrow. Hosted by Tejj and produced independently from India, Nodes of Design is your backstage pass to the world's most influential creative minds.
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Episodes
120+
Countries
60+
Top Charts
20+
Guests
120+
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