Hi, I’m Riya
As a product designer, I love creating seamless, beautiful experiences with a passion for clean, white spaces. I'm currently learning illustration and am eager to dive into crafting playful micro-animations, fine-tuning the perfect spring animation, and adding that little bit of empathy to humanize interactions. After all, it’s often the little things that make your day! ✨
My story
Background
I started out in mass communication and journalism, but in my final year, I found a new passion—product design. For me it was the perfect mix of creativity and problem-solving. That curiosity led me to the 10k Designers cohort, where I got into visual design, research, and UX. Now, as a Designer, I'm all about exploring new ideas and creating experiences that matter to people.
Design Philosophy
My background in mass communication and journalism shapes my design philosophy, focusing on clear, user-friendly experiences. Just as in journalism where clear storytelling is essential, I aim to minimize cognitive load in design. In a world with endless products, my goal is to create interfaces that guide users effortlessly, so they can explore without getting lost.
What drives me in design is the challenge of simplifying complex interactions and making every detail count. I’m passionate about creating cohesive experiences where each element feels intentional and enhances user engagement.
At the heart of my work is empathy. Understanding that each user is unique motivates me to design with intention. My aim is to create products that blend seamlessly into daily life, providing moments of genuine satisfaction and ease.
Things I love
I find inspiration in observing the world around me and in quiet, alone time, where I can let my thoughts wander and ideas flow freely.
I also enjoy working out. Like design, it requires persistence and pushing through challenges to see results.
And there’s one character I really admire: Naruto. Like Naruto,I believe in pushing through the toughest times to create something truly great.
I also want to learn to play the guitar someday because it’s fun, challenging, and relaxing, with a beautiful, sentimental touch.
Work Experience
Lyearn | Product design intern
Apr 2024- Jun 2024
Designed a "certificate builder", collaborated on creative design ideas, aligned designs with business goals through feedback sessions, and learnt icon design and contributed to the icon design system
Full time baap | Graphic design
Mar 2022 - April 2022
Worked with a YouTuber as a freelancer, designing a business card to enhance the channel's brand identity and assisting with content planning to
align visual elements with the content strategy.
Worldopress | Graphic design & News researcher intern
Oct 2022- Dec 2022
I worked at a news agency as a news researcher and graphic designer, sourcing daily news, verifying accuracy, and creating news posts for social media platforms.
Some Illustrations I’ve Made
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Made with ❤️ while jamming to 90s hits and sipping endless coffee.