As a designer for sustainability, I'm passionate about telling stories and solving problems, paving the way for a regenerative and abundant future.
Born and raised in a family deeply rooted
in cultural values, I learned early on the importance of 'sewa' (selfless service) and 'jugaad' (innovating with limited resources) in shaping the essence of life. Throughout my career previously as a visual designer and creative entrepreneur, I've stayed true to this intrinsic worldview and value system.
From challenging wasteful practices across industries to collaborating with purpose-driven businesses, my journey has been
guided by responsible & impact driven design. A diverse global clientele over the past decade has reinforced my belief that individuals tend to contribute and act consciously towards the environment and society they inhabit when presented with those options.
And that is what I now believe my role as a designer for sustainability is.
"Placing people, planet and prosperity together at the heart of it all."
Overview of Skills
Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign | Premier Pro
Sustainable Minds | Procreate | Microsoft Suite
Biomimicry | Life Cycle Assessment | sSWOT | AUUDIO Analysis | Strategy Canvas
Stakeholder Mapping | Customer Journey Map | Service Blueprint | Behavioural Mapping
& Approaches | Okala Eco Design | Transition Design | EDIPT | Double Diamond & more
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MFA Design for Sustainability
Savannah College of Art & Design
Graduate Degree
2022-24
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Creative & Cultural Businesses
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Executive Certification
2019-20
Visual Communication Design
Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology
Undergraduate Degree
2011-15
Design for Sustainability Scholarship
Academic Honor Graduate
Achievement Honor Scholarship
Savannah College of Art & Design
Featured Guest on Be Better Today
A Podcast on Sustainability
Spotify
Featured Interactive & Sustainable Invitations
Hindustan Times, Mid-Day,
Little Black Book etc.
"My difference makes world of a difference"
Hieco Living
A journal of my 'high on eco' living
In 2020, the pandemic intensified my feelings about the environment, and I refused to accept the casual narrative of "the earth healing." I knew we had a lot of work to do, and I didn't want to talk about sustainability without truly understanding what it meant for me.
Hieco Living became my platform to embrace a more conscious and holistic lifestyle where I share my experiences with honesty and heart. It's a continuous journey of unlearning, reflecting and re-learning, with the hope that my small efforts can inspire others to make a difference in their lives as well.
Four years and a degree in sustainability later, I consider Hieco Living to be my purpose where my value systems of 'sewa' and 'jugaad' converge to guide me in being a better inhabitant of this world.