Below is a timeline of my journey so far
Early Childhood
Early childhood and also in adulthood I was strongly influenced by visual storytelling and films. Added to this my fascination with drawing, I spent a lot of my time learning how to draw and creating stories.
Learning The Ropes
Worked in large orgs and founding teams of early stage startups, building user interfaces for
mobile and web. I developed an interest in design as a discipline and began learning its principles and using them in building software.
The Sabbatical
Fell in love with drawing, art, philosophy. Took a year long break to pursue studying storytelling, animation and figure drawing. Learning art changes how I see the world and life in general. Meet and learn from some amazing people during this journey.
Discovering VR & AR
The first time I tried VR it felt magical and I had to learn how to build VR and AR apps. It allowed me to direct storytelling experiences which had been a lifelong dream. Learning how a camera angle can affect what the viewer felt was eye opening.
Along the way I met some amazing people and made friends for life.
Transition To Product Design
Designing in VR captivated me and piqued my interest in the product design space. I saw product design as the perfect place that allowed me to express my analytical and storytelling side simultaneously. I have been working as a product designer for the past 5 years and have loved every moment of it.
Going Solo
After spending some time leading UX teams on multiple projects, I went on to explore working independently as a consultant product designer.
Learned a great deal about building consensus within the team and facilitating discussions as a external partner.
