I design digital systems where human behaviour, operational constraints, and long‑term impact intersect. My work focuses on understanding how people, products, and processes connect within larger ecosystems.
I care deeply about inclusive, participatory, and planet‑conscious design, but I’m equally committed to restraint, knowing when design should guide, when it should step back, and when it should not intervene at all.
✨ Currently exploring...
AI‑mediated systems · Ecosystem design · Design ethics in decision‑making
Hi, I'm Deeptha 👋🏼
Product Designer · Systems & Strategy Thinker · Healthcare, Enterprise, SaaS
Simplifying the complex.
I turn complex workflows into intuitive, scalable experiences grounded in Research, shaped by Strategy and delivered through Design.
Education & Experience.
Studies 👩🏻🎓
MA | Design Management
University of the Arts London
2022 - 2024
Key Skills Acquired: Strategic & Systems thinking, Research Led Design, Design Forecasting and Backcasting, Speculative Design, Design Leadership, Wicked Problem Solving, Sustainability & Inclusivity, Stakeholder Engagement etc.
B.Design | Industrial Product Design
Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
2015 - 2019
Key Skills Acquired: Product and Design thinking, Product Development, User Research and Methodologies, Design Ergonomics, Product Semiotics, Usability Testing, 2D and 3D Animation and Modelling and Model Making (different materials), etc.
Experience 💼
QUICC.AI
Product Designer (Contract)
2024 - 2025
Designed and delivered accessible, user-centred experiences for an AI platform, backed by research and a scalable design system.
ReGo Forum
Design Researcher & Strategist
2023
Conducted user research and crafted a unified UX strategy that boosted brand consistency, social engagement, and aligned business goals.
Kofluence Tech Ltd.
Product Design Lead
2019 - 2022
Led comprehensive UX/UI strategy and design for B2B/B2C SaaS, driving product roadmap, accessibility, cross-functional collaboration, and team mentorship.
Museums
Travel
Beaches
Photography
Outside the screen.
My curiosity comes from something beyond interfaces - The Nature. I
I travel often (usually with good company) to feel places, listen to stories, and notice how history, culture, and environment shape behaviour. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with drones and photography, exploring how perspective changes understanding.
These experiences influence how I design: with context, empathy, and a respect for community, both on‑screen and off.
Let's Connect.
📮 Looking to collaborate, hire, or talk through complex design problems over coffee?
I’m always open to thoughtful conversations.
📍 Based in Auckland, NZ · Open to remote opportunities