I'm Shama.
Interaction Designer | UX Researcher | Brand Strategist
As a recent graduate from Carnegie Mellon University, I blend user experience design and architecture to create meaningful, research-driven solutions.
What I Do
User Research & Strategy – Designing with empathy to craft engaging, memorable experiences.
Brand & Experience Design – Building cohesive, user-centered brand strategies.
Architecture & Sustainability – 2+ years in community-driven, sustainable design.
Beyond Design
I enjoy writing, making things, playing the guitar, and, of course, watching cat videos. 🐱🎸
Philosophy
As a designer, I believe in the Sanskrit phrase 'the world is one family' as a philosophy, emphasizing inclusivity and compassion. I create user-friendly solutions with empathy, aiming for optimized, functional, and socially equitable systems.
My portfolio showcases design projects that tackle challenges in workspaces, public areas, and education. These initiatives aim to solve problems by blending design and technology.
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For Fun
From the series: Empowering Indigenous Communities with the Urban Design Research Institute (UDRI), Mumbai. Published as the cover photograph of UDRI's handbook Vol. III
From the series: Empowering Indigenous Communities with the Urban Design Research Institute (UDRI), Mumbai.
From the series: Empowering Indigenous Communities with the Urban Design Research Institute (UDRI), Mumbai.
Charcoal on Handmade Paper from my Urban Sketching Series
Charcoal on Handmade Paper from my Urban Sketching Series
Charcoal on Handmade Paper from my Urban Sketching Series
Soft Pastels on Paper
Soft Pastels on Paper
Photograph from the series: Yeoor Hills, a jungle in the city.
Digital Media render for a client as a Freelance Graphic Designer
The most beautiful thing to me are the people I love.
Digital Media minimalist graphic for a client as a Freelance Graphic Designer