Hey!
I am Avani.
Hey!
I am Avani.
Hey!
I am Avani.
I am a Chicago-based transdisciplinary design researcher focused on human-centric solutions and systems design, leveraging design thinking to create intuitive and impactful solutions.
I try…
I try…
Catalysing meaningful change through Design
Catalysing meaningful change through Design
Catalysing meaningful change through Design
Please scroll to see my projects :) …
Please scroll to see my projects :) …
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Research | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Reuse,Reduce,Recycle
Food waste prevention pathways for Chicago. Understanding from a systems perspective, how a variety of stakeholders can work together to achieve the reduction, the rescue, and the recycling of food waste.
Co-Design | Systems Design | Strategy Design
Empower, Inform, Transform
Reimagining traditional journalism, this project leveraged design thinking to deepen connections between journalists and communities, creating innovative engagement models. It demonstrated how strategic design can effectively tackle complex challenges in modern media, revitalizing journalism’s societal impact.
Other Projects…
Other Projects…
Design is about blending
cultures and innovation to craft sustainable futures.
My Design Principles …
My Design Principles …
Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainability focuses on developing self-sustaining, adaptable systems that ensure long-term viability and environmental harmony without resource depletion.
Sustainability focuses on developing self-sustaining, adaptable systems that ensure long-term viability and environmental harmony without resource depletion.
Adaptability
Adaptability
Adaptability in design is about creating flexible solutions that can evolve with changing needs and conditions, ensuring lasting relevance and effectiveness.
Adaptability in design is about creating flexible solutions that can evolve with changing needs and conditions, ensuring lasting relevance and effectiveness.
Inclusivity
Inclusivity
I aim to develop designs that are inclusive and accessible, catering to a wide audience and being mindful of my biases.
I aim to develop designs that are inclusive and accessible, catering to a wide audience and being mindful of my biases.
Humanity-centric
Humanity-centric
As a designer, I value a people-centric approach, emphasizing the needs, experiences, and well-being of individuals and their environments.
As a designer, I value a people-centric approach, emphasizing the needs, experiences, and well-being of individuals and their environments.