Designing to make daily experiences feel better.

Hi, I'm Raghu! I'm a product designer exploring how intentional design interventions can make products and complex systems clearer and more human-centered.

I'm currently designing experiences within public infrastructure, including food systems, airport security, and public transportation.

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About

I often work at the intersection of design, psychology, and technology, aiming to create positive and meaningful change. I enjoy untangling complex systems with many stakeholders, translating them into stories that feel grounded and humane.

Right now, I'm especially interested in the strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in airport experiences, as well as the ways that we can improve food access, resiliency, and nutrition in city-scale food systems.

Skills

User Experience Research
Product Design
Systems Design
Workshops & Facilitation
Interviewing

My Work

Experience

Professional

June 2025 โ€“ Present
May 2023 โ€“ August 2024
February 2021 โ€“ September 2022
November 2021 โ€“ February 2022

Volunteer

June 2016 โ€“ Present

Education

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Master of Arts in Design and InnovationSouthern Methodist University ยท Dallas, TXAug 2024 โ€“ May 2026
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Bachelor of Design Computing & Advanced Studies (Computer Science)The University of Sydney ยท Sydney, AUJan 2019 โ€“ Dec 2022