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.

Downloadable CVs

Skills + Services

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • TOOLS

    Design Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Sketch, Figma, InDesign, Axure.

    Project Management: Slack, Jira, Miro, Shopify, Squarespace, Microsoft 365, Prezi, Canva.

  • LANGUAGES

    English (Native)

    Gujarati, Hindi (Fluent)

    Spanish (Intermediate)

    International Charades (In a pinch!)