Devyani bhati

Vp of design @Keenai | 🎵 Spotify & ☕️ Coffee FTW. Ex- @ZeptoNow @kometverse @unacademy,@graphyapp, @getupraised, @TickertapeIN/@smallcaseHQ, @medlifecare

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

Gave a quick refresh to my portfolio 💼
Feels great to finally do this after such long procrastination ✨
It’s here:
https://t.co/JU6dkv6ql1

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

Shopify said Renaissance and delivered 🔥🫡
They just dropped the Winter ’26 Renaissance Edition 😍
Hello Designers.. we EAT TODAY 🍽️✨
https://t.co/Pr2Q3rEiwl

[Gal Shir @galshirart]

Logo design for Studypaths

[Komal Roy @komalllr]

Your words could shape how billionaires think about money. No pressure

I’m hiring a copywriter at Keenai - we’re building a global wealth-tech brand

Check the JD & hit me up if this piques your interest

Resume link : https://t.co/PiwCrQh495

[orkward ☄︎ @0xOrkward]

hot take: designers often feel like they have to defend every single choice they make, as if they're constantly on trial. that's because design is so visual—anyone can glance at it and throw out opinions, even if those opinions are vague or come from someone without much expertise. for instance, a non-designer might casually say, "this color feels off," without backing it up or offering a real alternative. the bar for giving feedback is incredibly low; you don't need deep knowledge to chime in.

now, compare that to engineering: folks don't usually drop random technical suggestions unless they actually understand the code. instead, they'd point out a specific issue, like "clicking this button triggers an error." it's straightforward and functional, not just a gut reaction like "this code seems weird."

but here's where things get imbalanced: when someone hits a designer with that low-effort feedback, the expectation for the designer's reply is surprisingly high. if someone asks, "why this layout here?" answering "after a few iterations this one felt right" rarely satisfies them—they want a full breakdown of ux laws and design thinking with as many jargons as you can blurt out.

early in your career, or even later, articulating that intuition can be tough and sometimes there isn't any to articulate in the first place. it's built from experience, patterns you've absorbed, and subtle principles of what works visually. don't doubt it; it's likely spot on, even if the words aren't there yet.

this setup can make design feel draining, turning teamwork into a constant justification session rather than pure creation. yet, here's the key: designers don't need a defense for every little element. design isn't something that requires endless justification—it's the bridge that gets a user from point a to point b, all while deeply prioritizing their experience and convenience. trust the process and never let shallow feedback shake your core confidence.

ps: using above as a justification for poor design is definitely a skill issue but you get the gist of it.

[ekata @unitysingh_]

Why don't they sell lipsticks in hex codes man?
Like every brand has a different name for every shade

and i am literally sitting here with the hex code of the shade i want 😭 😂

[Dylan Field @zoink]

With Figma Sites, I’m excited for teams to publish their designs directly to the web with a single click.

#Config2025

[Anshumani Ruddra @baboonzero]

Everyone is getting first-hand experience of what it means to manage someone hyperbright, capable, exhibiting high-agency and almost infinitely resourceful. Except - these are AI agents and not fresh college grads. Good “managers” will thrive in this agentic world.

[Hardik Pandya @hvpandya]

✍️ new essay

Design often fails even when you have the best designers on payroll.

And it's not their fault.

The issue lies with the setup. Read on 👇

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

@hckmstrrahul

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

Update:
Missing mention: This is a core Bengaluru, India-based opportunity.
Bengaluru designers, huddle up if you're into building next-gen products 💪

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

Helping a few founders shape early-stage products.
Looking for product designers with:
- Sharp eye for stunning visuals
- Bold UX instincts to build frictionless flows
- Grit to compete in a fast-moving space.

Interested?
Share your portfolios in comments below.
Let's talk ☕

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

@aiyegbusitope Thanks for the reference, folks 🙏

[Vasanth Kamath @vasanthkamath]

Today, @smallcaseHQ announced a $50M Series D from new investors Elev8 VP, State Street GA & Niveshaay Funds along with participation from existing investors Faering Capital & Arkam Ventures. Grateful to all of them & our shareholders for their partnership and continued conviction in what we're building

This wouldn't have been possible without the support of the brilliant teams at smallcase and the trust of our customers & partners. Incredibly thankful to all  for being a part of our journey, we're deeply humbled by the growth & impact we have been able to create! We have a lot of exciting updates in the coming months.. 🔹

Read more: https://t.co/2o0ZR6PkXe

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

Thanks for the overwhelming responses, The Forum is now closed. We've received many extraordinary profiles.
Here's my humble request to not ask for follow-ups on the same. For now, profiles that seemed to fit with Zepto would've received responses already.

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

We're looking for stellar design talent at Zepto to elevate the Q-commerce experience and bring it to another level.
Share your portfolios across at [email protected] . All levels of designs are welcome.

[Dharmesh Ba @dharmeshba]

My first Swiggy order 23 July 2015. Congratulations @Swiggy on a fantastic milestone!

Kids these days wouldn't know the kind of discounts we enjoyed back then.

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

Thanks alot folks for the response. Team is overwhelmed aleady 💜. Keep’em coming and you will get a call from team soon if you get shortlisted.

Please remember to share portfolios at mentioned mail only and “No DMs” please. Only mails would be considered for further scanning.

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

And I repeat 👇

[Devyani bhati @Devyanibhati15]

You grow amazingly when you work “WITH” them, instead of working “FOR” them.
Keep questioning leadership over a frequent time period to ensure company’s vision is aligned with your career goals ✨

[Akhil joy @mrakhiljoy]

Here's another Nick Fury moment for me.
Proud to have assembled the strongest Search Product Design team Welcoming @Devyanibhati15 @patnaik_roja and @beelikeshreya to the design team!
Can't wait to see everything they'll build together here at
@ZeptoNow

[Hardik Pandya @hvpandya]

✨ Why do people working on zero-to-one get disappointed? ✨

Building new products from zero-to-one is hard. The odds are stacked unreasonably against you and your team. You need an incredibly strong self-belief, and a set of people who believe in that thing with the same amount of vigour, if you are to have any chance of succeeding at building something new.

The worst thing in this situation is to be carrying non-believers. People who aren’t aligned with what you’re doing. These people shouldn’t be working on this thing at all.

Here’s what I check to see if someone is fit for the zero-to-one journey:

👉 They are inherently optimistic. You’d hate to have to pump a daily dose of excitement and hope into them if they’re not optimistic themselves.

👉 They are resourceful and can do more with less. They know that everything has a cost – team members’ time, new headcount, internal costs, facilities – everything.

👉 They commit wholeheartedly to the cause. There are no half measures. It is disingenuous and dishonest if they don’t commit fully but give a false impression of doing so.

👉 They are paranoid and have a sense of urgency. They understand that the default is death, and that the constant struggle is to survive and be relevant. So they always act fast and decisively.

👉 They are very high ownership, not limited by their role. When they see a problem, they either help solve it or bring it to the attention of someone who can solve it. They don’t ignore it thinking it’s for someone else to worry about.

👉 They aren’t set in their ways and a rigid status quo. They know that there are no rules. No single approach is the best approach and that everything can be questioned, changed and adapted to fit the need of the hour.

👉 They are open to change. They understand the importance of listening to the market when it speaks. When something doesn’t work, they acknowledge the need to iterate more.

It is ultimately very risky to carry ‘passengers’ when you’re doing zero-to-one. The constraints are too strict for you to be taking along people who don’t believe in the mission.

Pick wisely and prune frequently.