Currently designing experiences at Amaha, a tech-enabled mental health platform that helps you feel better, get better and stay better.

Illustrated by the sweetest Nitya Menon

 

Areas of Expertise

User Experience Design

Interaction Design

System Design

Graphic Design

Social Media Marketing

Photography

 

I believe in the power of unique experiences and how they impact human lives. I’m an enthusiastic learner with a small touch of Bollywood drama accompanying me at all times. Since childhood, I’ve had the consistent urge to question every little thing and understand why are things meant to be the way they are.

Design for me is not about creating amazing products related to next-generation technology or creating extra-ordinary experiences for users, it is about addressing the contemporary problems and how we as designers can pitch in to create a better tomorrow.

If not designing, you would find me binging Masterchef Australia, travelling by myself or vibing to some great music in the gym.

 

Work Experience

UX Designer and Visualiser

Pensaar Design, Bangalore

August 2020 - November 2020

 

  • Conducted customer Interviews, did UX Research, synthesised collected data and made CX reports for renowned international clients

  • Worked on the company’s website, conducted 2 workshops on Design Thinking and created social media creatives for various platforms

UI/UX Intern

Spark Eighteen, Delhi

May 2019 - July 2019

 

  • Worked on creating digital experiences through designing of websites and applications for international clients

  • Conducted User research and analysis for a first of its kind career counselling venture

UI/UX Intern

RSVR Tech

Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

 

  • Crafted user flows and wireframes for companies from a variety of different industries

  • Designed a range of print and digital creatives for the company

Graphic Design Intern

Dot Studios (Foodarketing)

May 2018 - June 2018

 

  • Designed social media creatives for over 10+ companies

  • Contributed to designing brand identities for esteemed clients in the food and apparel industry

Social Media Manager

Vedish

Dec 2017 - July 2019

  • Created a digital presence for this accessory brand by launching social media campaigns on all major platforms

  • Conducted various photoshoots and handled collaborations with popular influencers

 

Skills

Prototyping and UI Design - Figma, Adobe XD

Graphic Design - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

Graphic Animation - Adobe After Effects

Photo Processing - Adobe Lightroom

Film Making - Adobe Premiere Pro

Programming (Elementary Proficiency) - p5.js, Processing, Python

Basics - Microsoft Office, Google Docs

 

Courses

Introduction to Human Centered Design by IDEO.org and Acumen Academy

 

Education

Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology (2020)

Majoring in Human Centred Design

Bachelors in Design (B.Des)

Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (2016)

10th Grade Results: 10 CGPA

12th Grade Results: 93% (Best of 4) Stream: Humanities with Maths

 

Achievements, Roles and Volunteering

IFF X Powerplay

Mass Production of Thesis Project

Designed India’s first privacy awareness card game that is being launched by Internet Freedom Foundation to raise funds for defending online freedom, privacy and innovation in India.

Cmd+J

Head of Growth

Worked on the re-launch of a mentorship platform for designers across India. Created growth strategies, content and networking channels for scaling the platform.

India HCI 2020

Graphic Design Volunteer

Worked on designing creatives for the conference and helped in organizing and setting up the biggest human-computer interaction conference of India in Hyderabad.

India HCI 2019

Late Break Work Presenter

Project ‘Oota Aayeta’ was selected to be presented as Late Break Work for the conference for the theme ‘Beyond and Behind the Screen’.

ACM Student Chapter

Vice Chair (2019 - 2020)

Part of the core committee of the Srishti ACM Student Chapter. As a student chapter, we aim to provide seminars, lectures, learning forums and networking opportunities for  peers and experts across the computing and design spectrum.

Nasscom Design Awards 2018

Finalists

Project ‘Oota Aayeta’ was chosen as one of the top 3 entries in the ‘Connection and Intelligence’ category.

Summer Camp, Cambridge School

Art Teacher

Conducted a two-week art workshop for kids between 5-14 years of age which involved a variety of activities to explore one’s creativity rather than teaching conventional art practices.

 

Interests

Dancing - Basic Elementary Dancer from Danceworx, learnt Kathak for 5 years

Sports - School Volleyball Team Captain for 3 consecutive years (count me in for a team sport or workout)

Cooking - A huge MasterChef Australia Fan (my favourite is Reynold, and are you also guilty for not missing the old judges?)

Music - Classically trained and always up for exploring new genres (here's my Spotify playlist)

Travelling and meeting new people - Been lucky enough to know various cultures, absorb beautiful views and meet some amazing people along the way


And obviously a huge Bollywood fan!