Hello, I’m a
Product Designer
who designs and builds.

Anantha, a memoji in an orange nadamel cap and glasses
Anantha, a memoji in an orange nadamel cap and glasses
Anantha, a memoji in an orange nadamel cap and glasses
Anantha, a memoji in an orange nadamel cap and glasses
Anantha, a memoji in an orange nadamel cap and glasses
Anantha, a memoji in an orange nadamel cap and glasses
PRODUCT DESIGN • USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN • VISUAL ART • DESIGN • PRODUCT BUILDER •

Seven years in, still chasing the version that feels obvious in hindsight. Not just a designer, not just a builder, somewhere in between.

7+ years
in product design
Cologne, Germany
based in

Hello, there! I’m Anantha, a product designer and builder based in Cologne, turning tangled, complex software into products that feel effortless, and increasingly, shipping my own.

Open to
Product Designer (UX/UI) & Senior Roles
Experience
7+ years
Current company
CompuGroup Medical
Nadamel working at his design desk, surrounded by sketches and design books
Location
Cologne, Germany
Work eligibility
EU work eligible, no sponsorship

Anantha Krishnan Sudeesh Kurup is a lot to type. Let’s just go with Nadamel, a name I stole from my own family.

My dad’s a designer. I grew up watching him work, studied visual art and graphic design myself, and that’s still where most of my judgement about structure and detail comes from.

I’m drawn to projects where the system has outgrown its own logic, where the mess is the interesting part. My instinct is to slow down and understand what’s actually happening before I touch anything. When I get stuck, I’ve learned to read it as a signal rather than a setback, usually a sign I’m asking the wrong question, and the fix is reframing, not forcing.

I design and build, one loop, not two separate skills.

Outside work I ship my own things, usually alone or with one other person, start to finish. I also make visual art.

I used to hand off to engineering. This March, I started shipping code myself, with AI as part of the workflow. Small tools, small apps, learning as I go.

Work Experience

  • UX DesignerCompuGroup Medical (m.Doc GmbH) · Full-timeJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mosCologne, Germany
  • UX/UI DesignerTata Consultancy Services · Full-timeSep 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mosKochi, India

Education

  • Bachelor’s in DesignSJCC · Mahatma Gandhi University2016 – 2019

Awards & recognition

  • Alchemist AcceleratorAI-driven SaaS platform selected for the accelerator2025
  • German Design AwardRecognition for healthcare product design2024
  • Best Visual DesignUS Bank Hackathon2020
  • Featured on Behance10+ featured projects across Photoshop, Illustrator & Dimension2020 – 2022

Featured & recognized by

Visual art has run alongside my design work for years, sometimes in the foreground, sometimes in the background.

Outlets that have featured my work: Forbes, Behance, The Times of India, Wacom, ADPList, Adobe, Outlook, The Hindu, The Indian Express, and Khaleej Times

The Sketchbook

I make things outside of product too, illustration, digital art, colour studies, small experiments. No brief, no client, just practice, just art.

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Beyond the Portfolio!

I’m a Malayali at heart, living in Cologne, Germany. Kerala is home. I enjoy gardening, fishing, cooking good food for the people I care about, and getting lost in art, films, and music. I’ve been a tech nerd since childhood, built my dream PC piece by piece, and still love gaming. Art is a part of me you won’t find in a case study, but it quietly shapes how I think, create, and solve problems.

Some of my own art
My gaming setup
Out on a cycle ride
Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival
Home
Fishing, for the quiet of it

Kind words from people I’ve worked with.

Abdo Wahba
I had the opportunity to work with Anantha for a few months, and though our time together was brief, he left a lasting impression. In that short span, what became immediately clear was his exceptional ownership and work ethic. He delivered high-quality designs with impressive speed while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Despite the limited timeframe, I could see his deep commitment to design systems and his ability to balance creative thinking with precision. It's rare to encounter someone who moves that fast without sacrificing quality or consistency. Based on my experience with him, I'd confidently recommend Anantha to any team looking for a UI/UX designer who takes real ownership of their work and delivers results. Highly impressed by what I saw.

Abdo Wahba

Vice President of Product Management – CompuGroup Medical

Florian Schneider
I had the pleasure of working with Anantha, and I recommend him as a UX designer. He was always polite, proactive in seeking help, and eager to assist others. Anantha excelled in transforming the product into mobile solutions, delivering innovative designs that balanced our style guide with our needs. We worked together to transform the appointment section of m.Doc Smart Health Evolution into a mobile-friendly format, ensuring that it provided a seamless user experience across various devices.

Florian Schneider

Product Owner – CompuGroup Medical

Maria Maliarevitch
Working with Anantha has been an absolute pleasure. As a gifted designer, he consistently brings creativity and innovation to every project. His artistic talent is truly impressive, and his designs never fail to amaze. What sets him apart is his commitment to understanding customer needs, ensuring that every solution is not only creative but also highly effective. Collaboration with Anantha is always enjoyable, and I look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

Maria Maliarevitch

Product Manager – CompuGroup Medical

Matthias Raaz
When working with Nadamel, I really appreciated how he took the time to fully understand the problem before jumping into solutions. His thoughtful approach, asking the right questions and clarifying details, made the process more effective and targeted. It was a pleasure working with someone so thorough.

Matthias Raaz

Founder & CEO – Deep5

Lijo Joseph
"Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought." - Albert Einstein. Anantha (we fondly call him 'Nadamel') always thinks what no one else ever thought. That's the class of creativity he has even before he joins us as a 'professional designer' at TCS Interactive. He was one of the most committed and creative designers on our team. Even though Nadamel was one of the junior designers on the team, he was instrumental in coming up with great visual language and user experience solutions for client engagements. Nadamel, he is a rare mix of the epitome of creativity + critical thinking. He is an asset to any organization.

Lijo Joseph

Associate Vice President & Chief Designer – Air India

Nikhil Narikkodan
Anantha is an astute observer who meticulously attends to business contexts and workflows. As a UX designer, I hold great respect for his impeccable delivery standards and his ability to seamlessly connect the real world with simplicity and elegance. I've had the pleasure of working directly with Anantha on several occasions, including the brand design of the Swiftsoftware GmbH. Our collaborative sessions were enriching, and I gained valuable insights into his matured UX practices that emphasize simplicity while maintaining a keen focus on brand and context. Anantha's talent lies not only in his ability to achieve consensus but also in his knack for delving into the finer details of the most relevant aspects, setting him apart as a standout professional in the design world.

Nikhil Narikkodan

Chief Operating Officer – m.Doc / CGM

Melvin Thambi
Ananthan is a creative soul with an entrepreneurial mindset. His design skills and visual aesthetics always stand out, which makes him unique. He introduced me to not only the NFT world but also many other innovative ideas that helped build up our educational community - 'Nft Malayali.' Working with Ananthan has been a rewarding experience. We brainstormed together for countless hours, coming up with new ideas, both traditional or innovative - whatever would best serve our goal statement "to create economic freedom for creatives anywhere." I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Melvin Thambi

Creative Director – Syndigo

Azeem Kattali
Nadamel, an enthusiastic, forward-thinking human being! Anantha Krishnan (Nadamel) worked as an intern at our firm Eunoians for a brief period of time. In those few months, I was quite impressed by his growth and have been following his journey ever since. His expertise lies in understanding a project, conducting the necessary research, and adding his own significant input to it to build a result-driven solution. The most noteworthy trait I observed in him was his desire for progression and willingness to go above and beyond in the field of art, which ultimately made him the expert he now is in the creative field. He also makes sure to educate others while seamlessly transitioning from a designer to a multi-talented individual. I am confident that he can be an added asset to anyone who works with him.

Azeem Kattali

Co-Founder & Director – Eunoians Studio Pvt. Ltd.

Yash Shrivastava
I met Anantha during my first job at TCS and I was totally blown away by the kind of dedication and hard work he puts into his work. It has always been inspiring to see his approach toward art, design, and technology. A genuinely humble person who is a perfect example of a design entrepreneur. He is definitely a strong collaborator/team player with an eye for detail and a delight to work with. Needless to talk about his achievements, I wish him all the best for the future. Cheers mate! Keep shining!

Yash Shrivastava

Sr. Product Designer – ValueLabs