Polly Lal
Product design mentor and former software engineer
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Works with | Creatives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Computer science and engineering background, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Polly Lal is a design mentor who helps designers grow their skills and find their strengths. She is a product designer and former software engineer with a computer science and engineering background from MIT. She has led UX at Basil Tech and designed mobile features at Shopmonkey for an app serving 3,000+ auto shops. She has worked with 60+ design clients and consults for startups, nonprofits, and small businesses.
What Polly helps with
Polly mentors designers who are starting out or want to build stronger skills. She covers both the craft of design and the tools used in modern product work.
- AI product design
- Branding
- Design thinking
- Prototyping
- User experience design
- User interface design
- User research and insights automation
- Wireframing
Who Polly works with
Polly works with designers at different stages. Some are just starting out in design. Others already work in the field and want to level up their skills and build on their strengths.
Background and qualifications
Polly studied computer science and engineering at MIT and worked as a software engineer before moving into product design. She has more than 10 years of experience across UX design and software engineering. She was Lead UX Designer at Basil Tech, where she directed UX and gamification strategy for a nonprofit edtech platform and launched an MVP in Dec 2023. She also designed iOS and Android features at Shopmonkey. Since November 2021 she has worked as a product designer with startups, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Polly Lal pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly one-on-one mentoring sessions
- Messaging with Polly before booking
- Intro call
Polly Lal reviews
Polly Lal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A product designer and former software engineer who mentors designers using experience from startups, nonprofits, and a B2B app serving 3,000+ shops.
Best for new or growing designers who want help with UX, UI, prototyping, and AI product design.
Common questions
How much does Polly Lal charge?
Coaching with Polly runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Polly from this page for an exact quote.
What does Polly Lal help with?
Polly Lal helps with AI product design, branding, design thinking and prototyping.
Does Polly Lal coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Polly Lal have reviews?
Polly Lal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Polly Lal certified?
Polly Lal lists: Computer science and engineering background, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Does Polly Lal help with AI in design?
Yes. Her help areas include AI product design and user research and insights automation.
How do I contact Polly Lal?
Send Polly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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