work ⬝ about ⬝ play
A designer with an aptitude for analytical thinking and an appetite for play.
Work
Communication Design
CCA + The Crucible
A West Oakland Story
How we reimagined a slice of West Oakland as a game of Monopoly to visualize the upcoming developments in the neighborhood.
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Interaction Design
California College of the Arts
The art, the artist and the context
How might we help artists build and grow their professional networks?
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Design Sprint
YKone and Parallel
The value of influence
How might we define the currency between influencers and brands more clearly through the power of a mobile app?
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Business Plan Design
California College of the Arts, Competitive
The scope of a business pitch
How might we convert a digital edtech tool into a viable start-up?
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Brand Experience
Ambassador 88
Cultural edutainment
How might we equip American born South-Asian children to learn their origin stories in a way that is enjoyable and engaging?
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Specs
Methodical
Analytical thinking is the yin that balances my creative yang.
The boundaries and structure of reason bring out my most imaginative ideas.
Collaborative
Diverse teams with a sense of humor bring out my best.
I like to co-design with different stakeholders to bring about meaningful change.
Curious
Always looking to learn & be an amateur at new things.
I’m currently learning Swedish, and mostly failing, but thoroughly enjoying the process.
Versatile
I thrive in small teams and large, in-situ or remote.
I’ve designed for print and digital experiences, adapting to different mediums with ease.
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In between work hours, you might find me sketching the lyrics of a song, watching an underrated dramedy or being competitive at game night ♣️
What others have to say
“Shivani brings clarity to complexity and uncovers nuanced insights at every turn. She always shows up with tangibility.”
Design Lead
“She brings a wealth of different talents and skills that can be flexed at different points in a project. “
Research Co-worker
“She is smart, skilled, proactive, can take vague ideas about content and make them simple and clear to understand. “
Project Manager
“Shivani’s great to work with: low ego, highly collaborative, sees opportunities to add value and takes action.”
Engagement Lead