Hi, I'm Harpreet Kaloty, a hands-on design lead with a strong foundation in strategy, user experience and visual craft—spanning over 18 years of global experience across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. I design and deliver end-to-end product experiences by blending rigorous user insight, clear problem framing and thoughtful interaction design. I’ve integrated AI into design workflows and feature design to accelerate exploration, improve decision-making and create adaptive, intelligent user experiences. Beyond execution, I lead strategic thinking—shaping product vision, defining North Stars and bringing clarity to complex challenges. I regularly present to senior stakeholders and C-suite audiences, translating user needs into business outcomes with a compelling narrative. I thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments where design influences direction. While mentoring teams and guiding ways of working, I remain deeply hands-on with craft, storytelling and building products that are intuitive and genuinely useful. I’m passionate about pushing the boundaries of product design through emerging technology, AI-powered workflows and a strong narrative thread that connects design with business outcomes. I enjoy leading design operations, establishing scalable systems, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver bold, blue-sky vision turned into practical execution.

Harpreet Kaloty

Hi, I'm Harpreet Kaloty, a hands-on design lead with a strong foundation in strategy, user experience and visual craft—spanning over 18 years of global experience across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. I design and deliver end-to-end product experiences by blending rigorous user insight, clear problem framing and thoughtful interaction design. I’ve integrated AI into design workflows and feature design to accelerate exploration, improve decision-making and create adaptive, intelligent user experiences. Beyond execution, I lead strategic thinking—shaping product vision, defining North Stars and bringing clarity to complex challenges. I regularly present to senior stakeholders and C-suite audiences, translating user needs into business outcomes with a compelling narrative. I thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments where design influences direction. While mentoring teams and guiding ways of working, I remain deeply hands-on with craft, storytelling and building products that are intuitive and genuinely useful. I’m passionate about pushing the boundaries of product design through emerging technology, AI-powered workflows and a strong narrative thread that connects design with business outcomes. I enjoy leading design operations, establishing scalable systems, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver bold, blue-sky vision turned into practical execution.

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Hi, I’m Harpreet Kaloty, a hands-on design lead with a strong foundation in strategy, user experience and visual craft—spanning over 18 years of global experience across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. I design and deliver end-to-end product experiences by blending rigorous user insight, clear problem framing and thoughtful interaction design. I’ve integrated AI into design workflows and feature design to accelerate exploration, improve decision-making and create adaptive, intelligent user experiences. Beyond execution, I lead strategic thinking—shaping product vision, defining North Stars and bringing clarity to complex challenges. I regularly present to senior stakeholders and C-suite audiences, translating user needs into business outcomes with a compelling narrative. I thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments where design influences direction. While mentoring teams and guiding ways of working, I remain deeply hands-on with craft, storytelling and building products that are intuitive and genuinely useful.

I’m passionate about pushing the boundaries of product design through emerging technology, AI-powered workflows and a strong narrative thread that connects design with business outcomes. I enjoy leading design operations, establishing scalable systems, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver bold, blue-sky vision turned into practical execution.

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Language

English
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Of Design at Gravitas
February 3, 2025 - Present
Design Director at AFRY Experience Studios
December 31, 2024 - October 11, 2025
at Publicis Sapient
December 31, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Design Lead at Lloyds Banking Group
December 31, 2019 - October 11, 2025
at Freelance Design
January 1, 2011 - Present
at AKQA
December 31, 2011 - October 11, 2025
at Yahoo! Marketing Intern
December 31, 2007 - October 11, 2025
Design Director at AFRY
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2024
Senior leadership member shaping design vision, design operations and strategy for a studio spanning mobility, automotive, medtech and industrial design. Led international, multi-disciplinary teams (30+), oversaw design system creation and rollout, defined concept strategies and design solutions across business features, and collaborated with client stakeholders to plan and roll out product roadmaps.
Freelance Design Consultant at HKJ Designs LTD
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2024
Self-driven freelance design consultancy with agency experience across AKQA, Publicis Sapient, Ogilvy, Dare and more. Delivered work for prominent clients including Nissan, Qiddiya, RAKBANK, ADCB, Matarat, Dubai Airports, Emirates, House of Fraser, and others, spanning digital product, brand and experience work.
Senior Designer at AKQA
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Collaborated across UX, strategy and development teams; pushed the boundaries of each project and embraced emerging technologies and trends to elevate product experiences.

Education

BSc (Hons) Media Technology at Kingston University
January 1, 2007 - October 11, 2025
100 Design Projects at Central St Martins
January 1, 2009 - October 11, 2025
Creative Leadership Masterclass at RCA
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
BSc (Hons) Media Technology and Internet Computing at Kingston University
September 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Creative Masterclass at RCA
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
100 Design Projects at Central Saint Martins
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
BSc (Hons) Media Technology and Internet Computing at Kingston University
September 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Creative Masterclass at RCA
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
100 Design Projects at Central St Martins
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Qualifications

Creative Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
100 Design Projects
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Creative Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
100 Design Projects
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Other, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Education