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I'm a spatial designer and UX designer with over 5+ years of experience in experience design. I specialize in creating contextual, creative, and sensitive design solutions that respect people, spaces, and cultures. My work prioritizes understanding Western and non-Western cultures, and I believe collaboration is key to identifying and solving design problems.\n\nI'm committed to advancing interdisciplinary strategies and ensuring each project meets its client's and business needs. I see collaboration as the engine for meaningful outcomes, and I enjoy weaving together research, craft, and strategy to deliver experiences that resonate across contexts.…I'm a spatial designer and UX designer with over 5+ years of experience in experience design. I specialize in creating contextual, creative, and sensitive design solutions that respect people, spaces, and cultures. My work prioritizes understanding Western and non-Western cultures, and I believe collaboration is key to identifying and solving design problems.\n\nI'm committed to advancing interdisciplinary strategies and ensuring each project meets its client's and business needs. I see collaboration as the engine for meaningful outcomes, and I enjoy weaving together research, craft, and strategy to deliver experiences that resonate across contexts.

Disha Dharesh Kumar R

UX Designer, Product Designer, Designer, +2

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I'm a spatial designer and UX designer with over 5+ years of experience in experience design. I specialize in creating contextual, creative, and sensitive design solutions that respect people, spaces, and cultures. My work prioritizes understanding Western and non-Western cultures, and I believe collaboration is key to identifying and solving design problems.\n\nI'm committed to advancing interdisciplinary strategies and ensuring each project meets its client's and business needs. I see collaboration as the engine for meaningful outcomes, and I enjoy weaving together research, craft, and strategy to deliver experiences that resonate across contexts.…I'm a spatial designer and UX designer with over 5+ years of experience in experience design. I specialize in creating contextual, creative, and sensitive design solutions that respect people, spaces, and cultures. My work prioritizes understanding Western and non-Western cultures, and I believe collaboration is key to identifying and solving design problems.\n\nI'm committed to advancing interdisciplinary strategies and ensuring each project meets its client's and business needs. I see collaboration as the engine for meaningful outcomes, and I enjoy weaving together research, craft, and strategy to deliver experiences that resonate across contexts.

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I’m a spatial designer and UX designer with over 5+ years of experience in experience design. I specialize in creating contextual, creative, and sensitive design solutions that respect people, spaces, and cultures. My work prioritizes understanding Western and non-Western cultures, and I believe collaboration is key to identifying and solving design problems.\n\nI’m committed to advancing interdisciplinary strategies and ensuring each project meets its client’s and business needs. I see collaboration as the engine for meaningful outcomes, and I enjoy weaving together research, craft, and strategy to deliver experiences that resonate across contexts.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Exhibition Design Assistant at RISD Museum

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Assisted the exhibition design team with designing exhibitions, creating drawings and models in collaboration with the Exhibition curator, the curatorial vision, and other Museum departments, considering the project vision and the visitor experience.

Co-curator at MID bi-annual exhibition

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Co-curated an exhibition called 'Elementals' to showcase the body of work, artefacts, objects and products of the Industrial Design students. Responsible for exhibit selection, narrative development, and exhibition design.

Research Assistant (RA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) at RISD

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Experimented with bio materials (e.g., pulp leather and pulp foam), performed geospatial mapping for projects like The Greenbook, and supported digitalization efforts. Co-taught an experimental design course for graduate students; assisted grading and material organization.

Student Advisor, Workshop Liaison & Monitor at Intercultural Student Engagement

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Researched and reported to the Director on student needs to strengthen campus community; acted as workshop liaison and monitored activities; facilitated on-campus engagement.

Woodshop Liaison, Monitor for Laser Cut facilities and ID Gallery at RISD

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Supervised woodshop and laser-cut facilities and supported ID Gallery operations to ensure safety and quality.

Project Architect & Architect Designer at mayaPRAXIS studio

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Contributed to design and detailing (up to 1:1 scale) of architectural spaces across hospitality, residential, government institutional, master planning, and public infrastructure projects. Focused on sustainable design, prototyping with local materials, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.

Architect Designer at Praxis.Inc

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Designed architectural spaces and interiors; coordinated with government bodies, consultants, and clients; prioritized sustainable materials; managed milestones and ensured fidelity to architectural intent.

Site Supervisor at Loha Fabricators

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

On-site supervision; ensured construction quality and safety; supported project delivery.

Design Consultant at Uravu Ecolinks (NGO)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Collaborated with NGO to assess socio-spatial conditions in slum rehabilitation; produced architectural diagrams highlighting space dynamics based on site documentation and interviews.

Founder at Aralu

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Led interior designs for residential projects; created illustrations for events; strengthened client relationships and business development.

Intern at Hunnarshaala Foundation (Community empowerment Unit)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Visited site to assess phase one construction; designed details and produced technical drawings for new design inserts; supported slum rehabilitation projects and prepared a construction training manual for laborers in Nepal; facilitated knowledge exchange through campus tours and workshops.