Hi, I'm Deeptha.
I'm a designer, researcher, and founder in Brooklyn. I notice what most people overlook: the patterns, behaviours, and systems that make everyday things hard to use. Good design starts long before the interface. It starts with paying attention.
Working on something people find hard to navigate? I'd like to hear about it.
Work experience
Legend: Product Brand Study SENA
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Work
Dhiyo.ai
Design intern
Sports Paddock
Digital Manager
HTC Union
Communications
Neurotech
Design intern
Kadidja.nyc
Freelance
Mama Bear Montessori
Brand system
Pickleheart
Marketing Lead
SENA
Founder & CEO
Study
B.Des, PES University
Undergraduate
MFA, Pratt Institute
Graduate
News articles
Public advocacy & social commentary
The Free Press Journal ↗
A video I created examining gendered accountability in online discourse gained significant traction and was later featured by The Free Press Journal, contributing to broader conversations around gender, power, and public narratives.
Published illustration & public discourse
The New Indian Express ↗
In 2022, I created a series of illustrations responding to the Karnataka hijab ban. The work gained widespread attention online and was later featured by The New Indian Express, contributing to conversations around gender, identity, and religious freedom.