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vatsala shukla

vatsala shukla

vatsala shukla

thedesignblob in making, currently co-heading design at One Eight Kōbō and collaborating with AccordIQ to bring their vision to life.

About Me

I am an product designer, architect and aspiring potter, currently based in India. My passion lies in crafting simple solutions for complex challenges, employing human psychology as my primary tool. Embracing a holistic approach, I seek to live creatively and explore diverse forms of design. I often draw my inspirations from travel, photography, pottery and reading.

My Journey

July 2024 - Present

One Eight Kōbō

Co-Founder

One Eight Kōbō is a venture that combines my passion for design and business. Through this studio, we aim to collaborate closely with local businesses and communities on projects spanning across digital product design and architecture.

June 2024 - Present

AccordIQ

Founding Product Designer

Initiated the design process for Phase 1 (MVP) of the product, covering research, product strategy, UX/UI design, branding and marketing assets. Currently collaborating with the development team to ensure seamless and accurate implementation of the design.

June 2023 - June 2024

Urapolku

Lead Product Designer

Led a global team of four designers through the entire design process, encompassing user research, UX/UI design, and the creation of a comprehensive design system.

Facilitated a seamless handoff to the development team and worked closely with them to ensure effective design implementation.

Dec 2023 - May 2024

Mouse & Cheese

UX Designer & Researcher

Led the UX research and design efforts for a multi-product Indian startup in the public sector, including user interviews, competitor analysis, design strategy, wireframing and collaborating with the UI Design team. This experience deepened my understanding of the intersection between design and business strategy.

Exploring

life beyond design.

Travel Photography

Tokyo in Frames

Travel Photography

Tokyo in Frames

Travel Photography

Tokyo in Frames

Contact me

Reach out for collaborations or just a chat at vatsalashukla.ar@gmail.com

Reach out for collaborations or just a chat at vatsalashukla.ar@gmail.com

Reach out for collaborations or just a chat at vatsalashukla.ar@gmail.com