Hello!

My name is Avani Chaturvedi

Amplifying experiences by bridging gaps while adapting to change.

I’m a transdisciplinary designer and UX researcher, focused on human-centric solutions and systems design, using design thinking to craft intuitive, impactful solutions.

Drawing from diverse experiences and academic foundations. Still learning and will always be!

My Expertise…

Research & Strategy

Leveraging research to uncover insights for physical and digital spaces, crafting data-driven strategies that align user needs with business goals. Enabling me to create holistic, user-centric solutions.

Systems Design

Tackling complex challenges through systemic design, integrating systems thinking with design methods. By uncovering interconnections and aligning stakeholder needs, solutions for sustainable, system-wide change.

Communication Design

Transforming complex data into compelling visual narratives, crafting digestible visualizations for diverse stakeholders. This approach enhances comprehension and decision-making across various project contexts.

Industrial & Product Design

Designing user-centric 3D products with thoughtful textures and materials, extending into digital solutions as needed. I focus on creating sustainable, adaptable designs that balance functionality and aesthetics.

My career's still a work in progress, but my toolkit's fully loaded!

What's in my backpack!

Approach To Problem Solving

Design Thinking

Systems Thinking

Behavioral Design

Data-Driven Design

Co-Design & Participatory Design

Creative Suite Expertise Helping Me Implement Solutions

Digital Products

Figma

Framer

Squarespace

Generative AI

Physical Product

3dsmax

Fusion 360

Shaper360

Blender

Keyshots

Visual Communication

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Canva

Procreate

Approach To Problem Solving

Design Thinking

Systems Thinking

Behavioral Design

Data-Driven Design

Co-Design & Participatory Design

Creative Suite Expertise Helping Me Implement Solutions

Digital Products

Figma

Framer

Squarespace

Generative AI

Physical Product

3dsmax

Fusion 360

Shaper360

Blender

Keyshots

Visual Communication

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Canva

Procreate

Approach To Problem Solving

Design Thinking

Systems Thinking

Behavioral Design

Data-Driven Design

Co-Design & Participatory Design

Creative Suite Expertise Helping Me Implement Solutions

Digital Products

Figma

Framer

Squarespace

Generative AI

Physical Product

3dsmax

Fusion 360

Shaper360

Blender

Keyshots

Visual Communication

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Canva

Procreate

Selected Projects

All

Design Research & Strategy

Systems Design

Communication Design

Industrial Design

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reducing Food Waste- A Case Study on Chicago

A Case Study On Chicago

A Behavioral and Systems Design Approach

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reimaging the landscape of traditional Journalism

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Nudging university students towards bean forward diets

A Case Study On Chicago

A Behavioral and Systems Design Approach

This project addresses the critical challenge of promoting healthier and more sustainable eating habits among university students. With over 96% of students consuming meat and only 3.8% meeting recommendations for both fresh and processed meat intake, there's an urgent need for change.

Read more

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Embedded Finance for Cashless Society

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

The "Embedded Finance for Cashless Society" project addresses critical challenges as society transitions towards cashless transactions. With 1.7 billion adults globally remaining unbanked and 37% of the world's population never having used the internet, there's a pressing need to ensure financial inclusion and bridge the digital divide. The project aims to create sustainable, equitable, and intelligent financial infrastructures that can benefit all segments of society.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reducing Drudgery in Coffee Harvesting- India

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

Coffee harvesting in India involves significant manual labor due to hilly terrains and shade-grown practices, with laborers carrying 25-40 kg of harvested beans around their waist, leading to musculoskeletal disorders like lumbar lordosis.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Design for Growth: Rural Livelihoods through Scaled Design Capability

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

The Collaborative Local Governance project aims to create a model to help build the capacity of local institutions to achieve shared goals.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Minimal Contact Watch

A Case Study On Chicago

Redefining watch bands

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Selected Projects

Project Categories

All

Design Research & Strategy

Communication Design

Systems Design

Industrial Design

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reducing Food Waste- A Case Study on Chicago

A Case Study On Chicago

A Behavioral and Systems Design Approach

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reimaging the landscape of traditional Journalism

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Nudging university students towards bean forward diets

A Case Study On Chicago

A Behavioral and Systems Design Approach

This project addresses the critical challenge of promoting healthier and more sustainable eating habits among university students. With over 96% of students consuming meat and only 3.8% meeting recommendations for both fresh and processed meat intake, there's an urgent need for change.

Read more

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Embedded Finance for Cashless Society

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

The "Embedded Finance for Cashless Society" project addresses critical challenges as society transitions towards cashless transactions. With 1.7 billion adults globally remaining unbanked and 37% of the world's population never having used the internet, there's a pressing need to ensure financial inclusion and bridge the digital divide. The project aims to create sustainable, equitable, and intelligent financial infrastructures that can benefit all segments of society.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reducing Drudgery in Coffee Harvesting- India

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

Coffee harvesting in India involves significant manual labor due to hilly terrains and shade-grown practices, with laborers carrying 25-40 kg of harvested beans around their waist, leading to musculoskeletal disorders like lumbar lordosis.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Design for Growth: Rural Livelihoods through Scaled Design Capability

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

The Collaborative Local Governance project aims to create a model to help build the capacity of local institutions to achieve shared goals.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Minimal Contact Watch

A Case Study On Chicago

Redefining watch bands

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Selected Projects

All

Design Research & Strategy

Systems Design

Communication Design

Industrial Design

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reducing Food Waste- A Case Study on Chicago

A Case Study On Chicago

A Behavioral and Systems Design Approach

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reimaging the landscape of traditional Journalism

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Nudging university students towards bean forward diets

A Case Study On Chicago

A Behavioral and Systems Design Approach

This project addresses the critical challenge of promoting healthier and more sustainable eating habits among university students. With over 96% of students consuming meat and only 3.8% meeting recommendations for both fresh and processed meat intake, there's an urgent need for change.

Read more

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Embedded Finance for Cashless Society

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

The "Embedded Finance for Cashless Society" project addresses critical challenges as society transitions towards cashless transactions. With 1.7 billion adults globally remaining unbanked and 37% of the world's population never having used the internet, there's a pressing need to ensure financial inclusion and bridge the digital divide. The project aims to create sustainable, equitable, and intelligent financial infrastructures that can benefit all segments of society.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Reducing Drudgery in Coffee Harvesting- India

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

Coffee harvesting in India involves significant manual labor due to hilly terrains and shade-grown practices, with laborers carrying 25-40 kg of harvested beans around their waist, leading to musculoskeletal disorders like lumbar lordosis.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Design for Growth: Rural Livelihoods through Scaled Design Capability

A Case Study On Chicago

A co-design & Participatory Design approach

The Collaborative Local Governance project aims to create a model to help build the capacity of local institutions to achieve shared goals.

Design Research
Service Design
Facilitation

Minimal Contact Watch

A Case Study On Chicago

Redefining watch bands

This project demonstrates the application of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement to address complex urban sustainability challenges, highlighting the importance of collaborative, data-driven approaches in driving meaningful change.