Design Head at Myntra (Ex Meesho, Practo) | The Future of UX Design with AI | Shayak Sen | TYCS

Is AI changing the future of UX design? Will design systems still matter? And how do you go from IC to design leadership? We sat down with Shayak Sen, Head of Design at Myntra (ex-Practo, Vedantu, Meesho) to answer the biggest questions facing designers in 2025. In this conversation, Shayak breaks down the future of UX design, the real impact of AI on design careers, and what it takes to lead design teams at scale. Whether you're a junior designer, mid-level designer stuck in your career, or aspiring design leader, this episode has actionable insights for you. 📱 ABOUT SHAYAK SEN: Shayak Sen is currently Head of Design at Myntra, India's leading fashion e-commerce platform. With 15+ years of experience, he's built and led design teams at: Myntra (Fashion E-commerce) Practo (Healthcare) Vedantu (Edtech) Meesho (Social Commerce) His unique cross-industry perspective covers healthcare design, edtech UX, and fashion e-commerce at scale. Hear it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bXc... CHAPTERS: 00:00 Episode Kick-off! 00:44 Shayak's Journey 07:08 Designing for Health, Edtech & Fashion? Similarities and Differences. 09:56 Working in Studio vs. Product: The Real Difference 12:15 Why Do Indian Startups Stay Local? 20:12 How to select which company to work for? 23:37 Managing Great Designers 25:26 Feedback coaching 27:13 User Behaviour across Tier 1, 2 & 3 32:22 AI & the Future of Design 39:41 Rapid Fire 46:53 Live Q&A 🎙️ RELATED TOPICS COVERED: #FutureOfUXDesign #AIAndDesign #DesignCareer #UXDesign #ProductDesign #DesignLeadership #UIUXDesign #DesignSystems #CareerGrowth #DesignThinking #UserExperience #DesignStrategy #MobileUX #IndianStartups #TechCareers Future of UX design in the AI era UX design career growth and transitions Product design leadership strategies Design systems architecture and scalability UI/UX design best practices for Indian market Mobile UX design challenges and solutions Design team building and management Design career paths: specialist vs generalist AI tools for UX designers Design portfolio building tips Stakeholder management for designers Design thinking methodology E-commerce UX design insights Fashion tech and retail design Healthcare app design considerations Edtech platform design strategies Design systems in the age of AI Portfolio tips for mid-level designers Tier 2/3 India user behavior studies Design leadership frameworks 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on the Yellow Couch, your insider pass to design’s brightest minds and biggest questions. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's your biggest design career question? Are you team specialist or team generalist? How is AI changing your design work? Who should we invite next? 👥 CONNECT WITH US: Talk to us about your digital challenge: https://zeuxinnovation.com Explore Z-school Workshops on Innovation & Design Leadership: https://zeuxinnovation.com/z-school/ Follow Saurabh (Host): LinkedIn:   / saurabhguptazeux   Follow ZEUX: LinkedIn:   / zeux-innovation   Instagram:   / zeux_innovation   Shayak Sen: LinkedIn:   / shayaksen   --- Whether you're exploring the future of UX design, navigating your design career, or building design teams, this conversation with Shayak Sen offers honest, practical insights from 15 years leading design at India's top startups. The future of design isn't just about AI or tools - it's about understanding users, building systems, and growing as a leader. Watch to discover how the future of UX design is unfolding and how you can position yourself for success. 📌 Save this video for reference - designers at all levels will find value here. #YellowCouch #DesignPodcast #MyntraDesign #ShayakSen #UXCareer #DesignLeaders #IndianStartups #ProductDesign #designcommunity