Impact Awards (Community Impact Category) - Centre of Art and Public Life
2024
I can be a bit dramatic
I am Nidheesh, a product designer based in San Francisco, pursuing a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at California College of the Arts. With a background in architecture, I am passionate about merging design and technology to create impactful digital experiences. I am often recognized for my collaborative spirit, creativity, and infectious problem-solving enthusiasm, qualities embodying the essence of a true Hufflepuff. My expertise spans various areas including visual design, problem-solving skills, storytelling, systems thinking, attention to detail, and prolific spatial awareness.
Currently, as a contract-based social impact partner for a student project with CNN, I work on re-engaging younger audiences with CNN and enhancing voting literacy. My goal is to design human-centered experiences that balance visual identity, usability, social impact, and strategic product development.
Currently, as a contract-based social impact partner for a student project with CNN, I work on re-engaging younger audiences with CNN and enhancing voting literacy. My goal is to design human-centered experiences that balance visual identity, usability, social impact, and strategic product development.
How can I help
Systems thinking
With experience in other design fields, I approach challenges with broad, divergent thinking. I use system thinking to create cohesive, innovative design solutions.
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Visual Design
I approach every design challenge through a creative lens, always striving to express my ideas through purposeful visual design.
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Blend of influences
As an architect and artist, I bring a diverse perspective and strike a fine balance between creative and technical thinking. My prolific sense of spatial design is an added advantage.
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Eager to gauge the influence of my design endeavors on a broader scale, I also lend my expertise as a design team assistant in the California Art and Public Life initiative (CAPL). Here, I contribute to a design intervention aimed at revitalizing San Francisco's image, breathing new life into its cultural landscape.
Experience
Social Impact Partner
2024 - Now
CNN in partnership with California College of the Arts
Campaign and Design Assistant
2024 - Now
Centre of Arts and Public Life
Design Architect and 3d Visualizer
2021 - 2022
GRIT: environmental design + research studio
Architectural Intern
2019
Rahul Deshpande & Associates
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