Sandeep Nandi

Sandeep Nandi is an accomplished Interaction and Visual Designer with extensive experience in UI/UX, brand strategy, and communication design. He has worked with leading organizations including InfoEdge, Meru Cabs, and Innovaccer, bringing strong industry expertise into academia.

He thrives in collaborative environments and is recognized for redefining design briefs, building high-performing design teams, and developing brand strategies aligned with consumer insights. With strong capabilities in illustration, interaction design, and user experience, Sandeep continuously evolves as both a designer and educator.

His academic and professional practice focuses on preparing students to solve real-world design challenges through innovation, strategy, and user-centered thinking.

Sandeep has held significant leadership roles in the design industry. As Design Manager at Innovaccer Analytics, he has led analytics BI and design team development. He previously served as Lead UI/UX Designer at InfoEdge India Ltd., where he contributed to revamping the Naukri.com website and mobile applications. 

At Meru Cabs, he worked as Lead UI/UX Designer and Senior UI/UX Designer, leading brand repositioning, app design, and corporate web portal development. He has also worked as Assistant Manager in Graphics and CFM Lab roles.

Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Brand Strategy, Communication Design, Information Design, Digital Interfaces, Consumer-Centered Design Systems. 

Sandeep believes design education should combine conceptual clarity with practical execution. His teaching emphasizes collaboration, design thinking, and solving real-world problems through structured creative processes. 

He encourages students to challenge assumptions, understand user behaviour, and develop solutions that are functional, meaningful, and visually compelling. His goal is to nurture adaptable and industry-ready designers.

Design Thinking, Information Design, Interaction Design, Digital Illustration, UI/UX Design, Product Graphics. 

Sandeep has designed educational publications on pond ecology and the Sarus Crane. He has worked with organizations such as DRDO (NPOL), CEE, GEER Foundation, and SIRD. 

He has delivered visual design projects for startups including Bunk Stay, Doggie Oye, Studio 34, Artizons, and Design Sparrow. He has also collaborated with Nukkad, Playpower, ToCha, Focaloid, TrueSkills, and several other emerging ventures. 

Sandeep believes design education should combine conceptual clarity with practical execution. His teaching emphasizes collaboration, design thinking, and solving real-world problems through structured creative processes. 

He encourages students to challenge assumptions, understand user behaviour, and develop solutions that are functional, meaningful, and visually compelling. His goal is to nurture adaptable and industry-ready designers. 

Email: sandeep.nandi@ddn.upes.ac.in