ABOUT ME
“ It’s not ‘us versus them’ or even ‘us on behalf of them’. For a designer it has to be ‘us with them’ ” — Tim Brown, President of IDEO.
I believe that design isn't merely a solution—it's a process, a fundamental need, a pathway to progress, and an instrument for inclusive change. My philosophy, 'Design Democracy: Design is of, by, and for the people,' asserts that designers should advocate inclusive progress. This belief shaped my academic and professional journey, nurtured a user-centric perspective, revealing the profound impact of human-centered design.
Who am I?
My Background
Hello! I'm Ishita Kohli - a designer with a background in architecture and urban planning from Mumbai, India, hoping to further my career in the design space as an Interaction/UX designer and researcher.
With a culturally diverse background, I have developed a unique perspective of the world. I learned that everyone has a story to tell, and it's important to be open to change and fresh ideas. I received my Bachelor of Architecture and worked as an architect for 2 years at DIG Architects & Broadway Malyan wherein I developed empathy towards users who try to understand the complex nature of spaces we design as architects.
Reflecting on my architectural experiences, I enjoy storytelling, user-contextual analysis, feedback-driven iteration, and collaborative problem-solving. Since human-centered design and human computer interaction celebrates these elements similarly, it felt like a natural progression for me. Here, I leverage my skills to unravel everyday user challenges and provide them with delightful experiences and solutions.
Design Values
My Core Values
I am dedicated to social responsibility, emphasizing human-centered, technologically-aided, accessible, ethical, and culturally-rooted design to address the needs of marginalized communities in the education, sustainability, and healthcare realm.
Important Skills
My Soft Skills
Toolkit
My Technical Proficiency
My technical acumen involves software proficiency and the ability to cohesively integrate design components. With time, I have mastered various software, used generative AI for prototyping, intricate simulations, and explored a wide range of design variations swiftly, and used fundamental design principles to critically evaluate and validate design theories. Recognizing design's potential positive social impact, I aspire to leverage emerging technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration for transformative and impactful solutions
3D/2D
Modelling
Softwares
Autocad
SketchUp
Rhinoceros
Enscape
Lumion
Graphics
Softwares
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Fresco
Physical
Skills
Laser Cutting
Model Making
Craft
Sketching
Digital
Design
Softwares
Figma
WIX
Webflow
Interests and hobbies
My Interests Outside of Design
Outside of design, my life revolves around food that makes my taste buds dance, indulging in art and craft projects, having meaningful conversations, creating fun illustrations, going on exciting adventures, and tackling the challenges that come my way!
