Born in India and based in Sweden, I've been graphing the cities in between here
Previously at Salesforce in San Francisco — highlights from that chapter
Trained in graphic design, I've also crafted ads and logos in the past
Habitual notetaker and visual mapper of collaborative thinking ✎

Shivani Singh

I'm a designer with an aptitude for analytical thinking and an appetite for play. Currently shaping tech for social impact at UNICEF Innovation, I think of my practice as a way to bridge intention and outcome.

I'm a designer with an aptitude for analytical thinking and an appetite for play. Currently shaping tech for social impact at UNICEF, I think of my practice as a way to bridge intention and outcome.

An alumnus of NID, Ahmedabad and California College of the Arts. more in resume
Drawing in the margins and playing with ideas on shivaniest.com ✿

An alumnus of NID, Ahmedabad and California College of the Arts, I previously worked at Salesforce in San Francisco — highlights from that chapter in this overview. Born in India and based in Sweden, I'm graphing the cities in between here.

Trained in graphic design, I've also crafted brand identities in the past. Find other curiosities and half-baked ideas on my blog.

select projects

Interface to the CryptoFund

Redesigning the portal for tracking Cryptofund transactions [UNICEF Office of Innovation, 2024]

The Hungry Venturer

Design sprint to improve a core point of interaction with the Fund [UNICEF Office of Innovation, 2023]

A West Oakland Story

Building a data-informed narrative about the future of a neighbourhood [Student Project, 2020]

The Art, Artist and Context

Reimagining online networking for creative professionals [Student Project, 2020]

Value of Influence

Defining the exchange between influencers and venues through a design sprint [Parallel HQ, 2018]

ABC's of Branding a Preschool

Designing a playful brand identity for early childhood learning [Elemenopy Preschool, 2017]

2023—Present

Design Specialist, UNICEF Innovation · Stockholm

I guide the design of digital products and services we build, and invest in. Curerntly building this toolkit to onboard early-stage cohort of companies invested in by the Venture Fund. I also facilitate cross-functional workshops, and contribute to the visual design of brand communication.

2021—2023

Designer, Salesforce · San Francisco

Combined strategy, storytelling and technology to create compelling narratives and visions for digital transformation with clients. Notable clients — 3M, Verizon, HBS, HPE, Amazon.

2018—2019

UX Designer, Parallel Labs · Bangalore

Applied design sprints to align business goals with consumer needs. Co-facilitated workshops and design jams with Facebook's TTC Labs in Singapore and Hyderabad.

2016—2018

Graphic Designer, mcgarrybowen · Bangalore

Developed brand communication strategies and visual identities for Cultfit, Chaipoint, Marine Kingdom, and NSRCEL.

2015—2016

Brand Designer, Brand Union · Bangalore

Part of a small design team, ideating and implementing brand systems and packaging for Yardley, Team Indus and Airtel.

2015

Art Director, DDB Mudra · Mumbai

Represented India as a Young Lion at Cannes Lions. Designed advertisements and brand collaterals for HBO India, Volkswagen among others.

2015

Graphic Design Intern, Wolff Olins · Dubai

Education

2019—2020

M. Des, Interaction Design

California College of the Arts · San Francisco

2010—2014

B. Des, Graphic Design

National Institute of Design · Ahmedabad