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.
Selected Projects
I have designed for scale, growth & systems
Projects At Scale
34K mentors. 75% retention. Built the products that made them stay.
Projects for Growth
2X bookings. 30% activation lift. Smarter discovery and recognition.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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