Product Design Leader • Accessible & AI-Driven Experiences

Hi, I'm Ajay Karat - a product design leader who turns complex challenges into clear, accessible, AI-powered solutions. My full-stack approach spans research, rapid prototyping, and scalable design systems to deliver measurable impact.
As the Director of Product Design at Ex Populus, I shape experience strategy for live digital products and one in development, driving engagement and inclusivity across platforms.

Building intuitive, inclusive journeys that blend human-centered design with practical AI.

Transformative Product Design Case Studies

Mobile jigsaw puzzle interface with customizable pieces on a tablet screen

Puzzle Platform

Shifts focus from “puzzle game” to an outcomes-driven, wellness product.

Modular enterprise dashboard showing KPI widgets and draggable panels on desktop

Enterprise Dashboard

Event-driven rewards and adaptive levels boost retention and revenue.

Apple TV 10-foot interface displaying large navigation tiles for streaming content

Apple TV Hub

The 10 ft. UI Challenge.

Crafted Visual, Interaction, and Motion Design Projects

Two white, 3D dice floating in the air

Dice with Buddies

Single-Player in a Multiplayer Game

Screenshots of a website on a mobile layout with information about Hoag Medical Group's primary care services. The banner includes text about scheduling appointments, virtual appointments, and the benefits of choosing Hoag. There are also links to their website and Hoag Compass Plus.

Responsive Design

Website Ad Campaign for Open Enrollment

a vibrant, cartoon-style image of a match-3 game. The title "Match-3D" is displayed in bold letters, that overlays a few objects like a spray can, a muffin with a cherry on top, a golden coin with a star on it, a single die, and a gnome. The background is bright blue with sparkling stars originating from the center.

Match 3D

From Script to Screen

a retro computer with a keyboard and mouse on a yellow background. The computer screen displays the letter "A" in colorful stripes. There are various colorful 3d objects floating around it, including pills, primitive shapes, and stars. There is a clock showing 9:00 in the background.

Personal Project

Homage to Windows 95/XP

A red, futuristic-looking car with a blue windshield, hovering above a yellow background. The word "Room RACER" is written in bold letters above the car, and there's a symbol of arrows pointing in different directions.

Room Racer

Augmented Reality (AR) Racing Game

A cartoon image of a tough-looking zombie character holding a spiked baseball bat and a spray can. The text "ZOMBIE WHACK'EM" is written in graffiti style besides him.

Zombie Whack’em

Hack-n-slash 2D Sprite Animation

Illustrated scene of adventurers near a crashed airship, with weapons drawn in a tense standoff.

Get in touch at

hello@ajaykarat.com

California, USA