Multidisciplinary designer, artist, and experimentalist working and living in Los Angeles, California. Founder at Nayali Design Studio (NDS) working at the cross-section of creative, UX, and product design. Previously, was a Creative & Design Director for 12+ years in the fashion/fitness industry including Athleta, 2XU, Splits:59, Manduka, and Disney.
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Skills + Services
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CREATIVE DIRECTION + BRANDING
360° Campaigns: Develop cohesive brand engagement across platforms with integrated messaging.
Brand Voice & Copy: Create authentic, resonant brand voices that connect with target audiences.
Brand Development: Build strong brand identities with foundational brand books outlining vision, voice, and values.
Photo & Video Direction: Lead visual storytelling through strategic, brand-aligned content.
Narrative Storytelling: Craft emotional connections with narrative-driven brand experiences.
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UX/UI DESIGN
User Research & Market Analysis: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to define user challenges and opportunities.
Personas & User Journeys: Create user personas and map out journeys to inform design decisions.
Prototyping & Testing: Build wireframes, prototypes, and conduct user testing to iterate on design solutions.
Product Management: Manage the full design cycle, from ideation to iteration and feedback loops.
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PRODUCT DESIGN (Wearables)
Market & Trend Research: Analyze trends and competition to guide product development.
Design & Development: Lead product innovation with strategic design, sketching, and CADs.
Technical Specs: Prepare production-ready tech packs, manage fittings, and oversee pre-production samples.
Full-Cycle Management: Manage product testing, iterations, and final production.
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RESEARCH + STRATEGY
Market Analysis: Identify market gaps and trends to inform design and business strategy.
User-Centric Approach: Leverage insights from research to build innovative, user-focused products.
Strategic Alignment: Align brand and product strategy to deliver cohesive creative solutions
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Itnclusive Design: Prioritize diversity by designing for all body types, abilities, and backgrounds.
Global Perspective: Utilize cross-cultural experiences to create designs that resonate with diverse audiences.
Empathy-Driven Leadership: Foster inclusive team environments through empathetic communication and collaboration.
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USER FOCUSED DESIGN
Human-Centered Design: Drive design with a focus on user needs, ensuring relevance and functionality.
Responsive & E-Commerce Design: Build web and mobile experiences with seamless navigation and user engagement.
Wearables & iOS Design: Develop intuitive, market-ready designs for digital and physical products.
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LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION
Team Management: Empower and manage creative teams, balancing creativity with timelines and budgets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead global teams across product development, sourcing, and project management.
B2B & B2C Focus: Develop strategic solutions for both business and consumer needs.
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TOOLS
Design Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Sketch, Figma, InDesign, Axure.
Project Management: Slack, Jira, Miro, Shopify, Squarespace, Microsoft 365, Prezi, Canva.
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LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Gujarati, Hindi (Fluent)
Spanish (Intermediate)
International Charades (In a pinch!)