Hi, I’m Arpita • Based in Dubai, UAE

Hi, I’m Arpita • Based in Dubai, UAE

Product Designer + Strategist + Leader

Product Designer + Strategist + Leader

Product Designer + Strategist + Leader

I've scaled products across cultures, and learned that great products start with great questions.

I've scaled products across cultures, and learned that great products start with great questions.

Previously

Previously

about me

about me

For 8+ years, I have architected high-scale products at the intersection of growth and human behaviour.

For 8+ years, I have architected high-scale products at the intersection of growth and human behaviour.

Data-First

I validate assumptions and experiment fast to reduce costly mistakes. I dig into analytics to find problems nobody's talking about yet.

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Data-First

I validate assumptions and experiment fast to reduce costly mistakes. I dig into analytics to find problems nobody's talking about yet.

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/04

Data-First

I validate assumptions and experiment fast to reduce costly mistakes. I dig into analytics to find problems nobody's talking about yet.

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/04

Selected Projects

I have designed for scale, growth & systems

Mentorship

The more I mentored others, the sharper I became as a designer

The more I mentored others, the sharper I became as a designer

1000+

1000+

designers mentored

designers mentored

2K+

hours

2K+

hours

2K+

hours

13

cohorts

13

cohorts

13

cohorts

10+

countries

10+

countries

10+

countries

75%

succeeded

75%

succeeded

75%

succeeded

From day one, she stood out as someone who thrives in ambiguity, especially when it comes to leading 0 - 1 product initiatives. Arpita has a rare ability to bring clarity, direction and momentum to early-stage ideas. This reflects her strong bias for action even in resource-constrained environments. What truly sets Arpita apart is her deep empathy and unwavering passion. She doesn’t just design for people — she designs with a genuine understanding of their needs, behaviors, and motivations. Her work is grounded in real human insight and always infused with intention and care, which I personally found both refreshing and invaluable. If you’re building a product team and need a design leader who combines vision, execution and heart, Arpita is the one you want. She brings the kind of design and product leadership that doesn’t just ship features, but shapes meaningful experiences and builds lasting community impact. Any team would be lucky to have her!
Francis Foo
Global GTM Strategy & Operations | Ex-Airbnb, Meta, Reddit
Over the past four years, Arpita has been a cornerstone of our product, design, and community efforts. While her title was Design Lead, her contributions spanned far beyond traditional design — she was instrumental across product strategy, research, AI initiatives, community building, and cross-functional collaboration. Under her leadership, ADPList's mentor network scaled from just 1,000 to 34,000+ globally. One of her standout traits is her relentless commitment to continued improvement. She also co-led major AI product initiatives, including features such as smart summaries and advanced search, ensuring we not only kept up with the market but also led it.
Felix Lee
CEO & Co-Founder, ADPList
Arpita is an exceptional teammate who embodies professionalism, creativity, and strategic thinking. I have witnessed Arpita seamlessly plan and execute design and research projects at ADPList. She keeps our community in mind, consistently delivering results that balance user needs with business goals and technical feasibility. Beyond her technical skills, Arpita values collaboration and demonstrates incredible foresight. Arpita works seamlessly with our engineering team and is highly supportive of other teams. She offers thoughtful feedback, readily shares her expertise, and embraces advice from others, fostering a culture of mutual growth. Arpita is a leader through and through, able to zoom out and examine the long-term impact of design decisions on both our company and the community we serve.
Katherine Chiu
Program Manager @Adobe
An absolute gem of a mentor. She keeps picking the nitty gritty of things, the nuances that will add so much value to your life. Positive, charming, and dedicated to developing the curiosity and problem-solving mind within us. Each session leaves you with a newfound energy and thought.
Adheesh SS
User Experience Designer, Lyzr AI
Working with Arpita on my recent project and case study was a game-changer. From day one, Arpita provided invaluable guidance & feedback that consistently pushed me to elevate the quality of my work. She pushed me to do better work while always being supportive. Our mentoring sessions were full of insights I could put to use right away. By the end of the project, I felt like I'd leveled up both my skills and my confidence.
Dishti Kawatra
Designer, Mira
From day one, she stood out as someone who thrives in ambiguity, especially when it comes to leading 0 - 1 product initiatives. Arpita has a rare ability to bring clarity, direction and momentum to early-stage ideas. This reflects her strong bias for action even in resource-constrained environments. What truly sets Arpita apart is her deep empathy and unwavering passion. She doesn’t just design for people — she designs with a genuine understanding of their needs, behaviors, and motivations. Her work is grounded in real human insight and always infused with intention and care, which I personally found both refreshing and invaluable. If you’re building a product team and need a design leader who combines vision, execution and heart, Arpita is the one you want. She brings the kind of design and product leadership that doesn’t just ship features, but shapes meaningful experiences and builds lasting community impact. Any team would be lucky to have her!
Francis Foo
Global GTM Strategy & Operations | Ex-Airbnb, Meta, Reddit
Over the past four years, Arpita has been a cornerstone of our product, design, and community efforts. While her title was Design Lead, her contributions spanned far beyond traditional design — she was instrumental across product strategy, research, AI initiatives, community building, and cross-functional collaboration. Under her leadership, ADPList's mentor network scaled from just 1,000 to 34,000+ globally. One of her standout traits is her relentless commitment to continued improvement. She also co-led major AI product initiatives, including features such as smart summaries and advanced search, ensuring we not only kept up with the market but also led it.
Felix Lee
CEO & Co-Founder, ADPList
Arpita is an exceptional teammate who embodies professionalism, creativity, and strategic thinking. I have witnessed Arpita seamlessly plan and execute design and research projects at ADPList. She keeps our community in mind, consistently delivering results that balance user needs with business goals and technical feasibility. Beyond her technical skills, Arpita values collaboration and demonstrates incredible foresight. Arpita works seamlessly with our engineering team and is highly supportive of other teams. She offers thoughtful feedback, readily shares her expertise, and embraces advice from others, fostering a culture of mutual growth. Arpita is a leader through and through, able to zoom out and examine the long-term impact of design decisions on both our company and the community we serve.
Katherine Chiu
Program Manager @Adobe
An absolute gem of a mentor. She keeps picking the nitty gritty of things, the nuances that will add so much value to your life. Positive, charming, and dedicated to developing the curiosity and problem-solving mind within us. Each session leaves you with a newfound energy and thought.
Adheesh SS
User Experience Designer, Lyzr AI
Working with Arpita on my recent project and case study was a game-changer. From day one, Arpita provided invaluable guidance & feedback that consistently pushed me to elevate the quality of my work. She pushed me to do better work while always being supportive. Our mentoring sessions were full of insights I could put to use right away. By the end of the project, I felt like I'd leveled up both my skills and my confidence.
Dishti Kawatra
Designer, Mira

here are real words

from colleagues & mentees

Ongoing Projects

Ongoing Projects

  • Kai

    Music Discovery App in the Making

    Kai

    Music Discovery App in the making

  • Beyond The Table

    Film in the making for Oxalis

    Beyond The Table

    Film in the making for Oxalis

  • Kold Karobar

    A Vegan Ice Cream Brand in the Making

    Kold Karobar

    A Vegan Ice Cream Branding

  • Tide

    A Board Game in the Making

    Tide

    A Board Game in the Making

  • Miso

    A Kitchen Assistant in the Making

    Miso

    A Kitchen Assistant

  • Just One More Bite

    My mum's cookbook in the making

    Just One More Bite

    My mum's cookbook in the making

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