Category 12
Product & Design
Product managers, UX/UI designers, design system architects, user researchers who create products people love.
Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 β All categories
Who should apply
- Product managers defining roadmap and prioritization
- UX/UI designers creating intuitive experiences
- Design system architects building component libraries
- User researchers running studies that changed products
- Product designers who code β the full stack of product
What judges look for
- User satisfaction improvements (NPS, CSAT, task completion)
- Design system adoption across multiple teams
- User research that directly changed product decisions
- Accessibility improvements with measurable reach
- Product metrics growth tied to design changes
Eligibility
Universal criteria
Experience & leadership
3β5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.
Innovation & creativity
Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.
Growth & mentorship
Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.
Adaptability & resilience
Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.
Ethics & responsibility
High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.
Candidates
Nominees in Product & Design
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Sana Najmuddin Moonani
NomineeSawera Arif
β FinalistShahdad Pervez Sharif
Nomineeshaheer kamal
NomineeShahla Ahmed
NomineeShahzad Ahmed
NomineeShereen Ahmed
NomineeSikandar Ali Khan
NomineeSyed Awais Ahmed Jilani
NomineeSyed Hussain Ali
NomineeSYED OWAIS SHAH
NomineeSyed Talha Zaidi
NomineeTahira Saifullah
β FinalistTaimoor Tariq
β FinalistTanzeela Haider
Nomineetousif kamal
NomineeUmar Aqeel
NomineeUmar Hasnain
NomineeUzair Ur Rehman
NomineeZeeshan education wala
NomineeCommon questions
FAQ
I am a solo designer β no team. Can I apply?
Yes. Solo designers who own the full product experience are eligible. Show the depth of your impact.
Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026
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