Hello!
I am Aarti.
I am a service designer, interested in Inclusive Design and Strategic thinking, a brain-stormer and question asker, fueled by pizza saturdays and hike sundays.
Art has always been therapy for me—an expression of my thoughts and feelings. It provides a sanctuary. Below are a few samples of me enjoying my solitude through various artistic endeavors:
I like to think that I have developed different Archetypes/Aarti-types over the years. This is purely for fun and a way to explore who I am.
archeytypes/
aarti-types
*Read with a tinge of sarcasm
interests and hobbies
Glasgow School of Art,
UK | Sept’23-Sept’24
Mdes Design Innovation and Service Design
Led co-creative workshops and user-centered projects, designing services for Autistic adults and Third Sector employees. Engaged 10+ stakeholders using research-driven insights, journey mapping, and prototyping. Delivered mobile app prototypes for an automobile company and led the Soft Power of Scotland project to develop impactful, user-focused solutions.
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education
Bachelors in Architecture
My architectural training developed skills in user-centered design, systems thinking, sustainability, research, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration, enabling me to craft impactful, user-focused solutions in service design.
TU Delft, Summer School,
Netherlands| 16th -27th July’18
Planning and Designing with Water
I was accepted among 190 students to participate. Explored theories of spatial justice and social sustainability and how an inclusive and equitable future is for us to design by talking to locals in Scheveningen.
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If you want to connect with me or just want to say Hi!
thank you!
aartiraghavan03@gmail.com
Junior Architect/
Spatial Designer
Studio Camarada |2022
I contributed to design processes for 5+ projects, aligning with client and brand requirements, presenting concepts, and managing stakeholder expectations. I supervised a team of interns, managed construction drawings and resolved site challenges.
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2020
Developed marketing strategies for an organic soap brand, securing 50+ orders, including bulk weddings. Managed business planning, finances, logistics, and stakeholder communication.
Co-Founded Earthen Nourish
Intern Architect/
Spatial Designer
Studio Camarada |2020
I developed innovative design concepts for 'In-a-Box', showcasing customizable container solutions for diverse client needs. I also contributed to furniture design for 2+ interior projects, and initiated 'Knowledge Series' and Friday game nights to foster team collaboration.
career
Kumar La Noce | 2019
I created detailed GFC drawings for two residential projects in Bangalore featured in Architectural Digest. I also prepared client presentations, pitched new projects, and produced 2D drawings in AutoCAD and 3D models in SketchUp for visualization.
Intern Architect/
Spatial Designer
Differences shouldn’t be just accepted but celebrated.
empathy & Kindness
Being self-reflective encourages a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation.
self-reflective design
Design innovation enables use creativity to bridge gaps, connecting with users and communities on a more human level.
creative problem solving
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India | Aug'15-Aug'20
my design values