ABHISHEK MANKOTIA
User experience & visual communication designer with six years of experience across tech, media, and education. In a world of evolving tech landscapes and changing visual cultures, I’m on a journey to create humane services and artifacts — weaving rich visual narratives that emote, engage, and empower.
experience
Lead Designer
January 2021 – present
• leadership Leading a six-member team shaping core experiences for Samsung Wallet. The work spanned envisioning AI-driven futures for the Samsung OS, crafting emotionally resonant motion-led interactions, and ensuring seamless global fintech compliances.
• design for multi-platform service Leading a three-member team for Samsung Finance+, to deliver concept-to-high-fidelity app designs, built a compelling from-scratch design system, and strategizing for hyperlocalisation efforts across SEA and MENA markets.
• collaboration with seoul r&d team Envisioned GenAI-driven concepts for the Samsung Gallery experience. Successfully commercialized a set of word-art stickers for the Galaxy S25, unveiled onstage at Unpacked 2025. These stickers are now available globally to users on One UI 7.0.
Freelance Graphic Designer
May 2020 – October 2020
• Crafted and delivered three distinct movie pitch decks—weaving compelling narratives and forging unique visual identities for each—from sports drama to neo-noir thriller to fantastical adventure. Navigated stakeholder feedback while managing tight deadlines throughout.
Associate Designer
January 2020 – April 2020
• Drove the development of impactful print and web communications (zines, brochures, website) for NID Endowments. Additionally, created immersive exhibition artifacts for NID Panorama, enhancing the visitor experience.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Euphony Education Pvt. Ltd. Guwahati
August 2018 – February 2019
• Created three immersive children’s books for nursery class— from weaving alphabet tales to designing playful writing activities. Crafted enchanting narratives, vibrant illustrations, and captivating layouts; ensuring each book sparks curiosity and ignites learning for young minds.
Visual Communication Design Intern
Konspire, Chattarpur, New Delhi
December 2015 – February 2016
education
Master of Design in Graphic Design
2016 – 2019
• Coursework included an emphasis on the basics of visual design, image-making, typography, semiotics, print-making, packaging, publication design, photography, research-methodology, and design management. In major classroom projects, themes of empowerment, social justice, and gender studies were explored.
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat
2011 – 2015
Awards AND HONORS
Samsung Excellence Award
April 2023
• Award to recognise collective achievement of team for Smart Hotspot Launch in A54/A34 and Samsung Wallet.
Spot Award for Outstanding Visual Design
October 2022
• Award conferred for contributions to numerous projects across Services team and SRIB as a whole.
Panellist
March 2024
• A conference aimed at predicting the future of visual design, craft practices, and design education with evolving intersections of technology and creativity.