More About Me
Thanks for stopping by and wanting to learn more about me!
I'm a Product Designer with a background in Computer Science, born and raised in New Delhi and currently based in Bengaluru. I love technology. My long-term goal is to ensure that technology is not just innovative but also accessible to everyone.
I believe in a user-centric, data-backed approach to design product experiences that reflect a perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality.
When I'm not working, you'll find me jamming to my Spotify playlists, capturing moments, and talking about pop culture!
There's no limit to learning. I want to continuously learn and improve myself, solve problems, and make effective and delightful experiences for people, with people.
My Values
Embrace your inner strange.
No one has ever made a difference by being like everyone else. Everywhere you go, bring who you truly are.
Passion is everything.
It's beautiful how we get to feel passion in this world, about anything. Find what you love and keep doing that.
Kindness goes a long way.
Be kind and treat others with respect as you would yourself. Remember, we're all human.
Don't stress it.
Things only mean as much as the meaningfulness we allow them to have. Every so often, disconnect.
My Design Journey
My design journey began early. I'm told that as a child, I was always found sketching or colouring. Sometimes on paper, sometimes on walls. When my father brought home our first computer, I levelled up to Microsoft Paint. Things got really crazy when I discovered Photoshop. It was like discovering a new world. I could do so much!
I used to spend all my hours after school learning Photoshop through YouTube tutorials. Every day, I would learn a new thing to do and apply that on the Photoshop canvas. I didn't find a lot of meaning in design at that time, just something that I absolutely loved doing.
In college, I got to know about the concept of User Experience. I started reading about UX fundamentals and my curiosity was peaked. I realized that design is not just limited to appearance. The field of UX called to me because it seemed like a perfect combination of creativity and problem solving.
I started studying about design practices, processes and the tools used in UX design through YouTube and internet forums.
When I had decided that UX Design is the career path I want to choose, I enrolled in the Google UX Design Professional Certification.
The experience was truly amazing, as I got the opportunity to learn from the experts at Google about how UX Design makes an impact in so many people's lives.
During the course, I learned in-depth about the foundations and fundamentals of UX Design. Additionally, I gained hands-on experience with tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
In November 2022, I finally completed the certification. Now when I look back at it in 2023, I can confidently say that this certification served as a pivotal catalyst in my UX journey.
My journey so far has been enriching. I've found what I love doing and hope to continue doing it until I find something I love doing more.
Beyond Design
Music
Music brings out the best in me. It helps me to get going in the morning, function throughout the day and go to sleep at night. And I've noticed that life instantly seems better when I'm listening to Willie Nelson.
My favourite album is Because The Internet by Childish Gambino.
Movies
I’m a bit of a cinephile as well. I love the immersive and emotional experience of watching a true classic. My love for movies started early when I became obsessed with SRK’s Main Hoon Na in 2004. And it never ended!
Some of my all-time favourite movies: La La Land, Pyaasa, About Time, Everybody Wants Some!!
Travel & Photography
Meeting new people, exploring new cultures and discovering the most off-beat places makes me feel alive. I also love to capture moments and create visual stories of my experiences.
My absolute favorite place that I’ve visited is the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Kashmir, India.
Video Games
Growing up, my happiest days were spent playing video games. Video games have played a huge role in giving shape to my problem solving skills. One particular mission in GTA: Vice City even taught me resilience.
Some of my favourite video games: Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, The Last Of Us, Watch_Dogs.