Hi, I'm Kanika

Hi, I'm Kanika

Hi, I'm Kanika

I'm a product designer

fascinated by how design

intersects with social impact

and human behaviour.

I'm an interdisciplinary

designer fascinated by

how design intersects

with social impact

and human behaviour.

I'm an interdisciplinary designer fascinated by how design intersects with social impact

and human behaviour.

Selected Projects

Selected Projects

Selected Projects

Shortlisted for Robert Oxman
Prize at DIA.

My master's thesis, Mumbai and the Urban Commons, was selected as one of the top thesis projects shortlisted for the prestigious Robert Oxman Prize at the Dessau Institute of Architecture (DIA) in Germany.

Project published in "Next to
Buahaus" yearly book.

My housing design project was chosen as one of the top works of the semester and featured in DIA's annual publication showcasing the best student projects.

Lin Architects, Berlin

I got the opportunity to work for the prestigious Lin Architects and Urbanists in Berlin from 2018-2020.

About me

About me

About me

The seed of my transition from architecture to product design was planted in 2018, during my final thesis for my Master's in Architecture in Germany.

I chose an unconventional topic: designing 'Urban Commons' in Mumbai. My goal was to explore how adding communal spaces in dense urban areas could change the way we experience amenities in Mumbai’s neighborhoods.

As I spent the semester immersed in research, I realized that more than designing physical buildings, I loved engaging with people—hearing their stories, understanding their needs, and shaping my designs around them. This human-centered approach led my project to be shortlisted for the prestigious Robert Oxman prize, which was an incredible honor.


That experience gave me clarity. I realized that what excites me the most wasn’t just creating beautiful buildings but designing solutions that genuinely improve people’s lives.


To follow this passion, I completed a UX/UI programm at University of California, Berkeley where I learned the latest tools and methods in user research, prototyping, and testing. Working on various projects for different platforms, I gained hands-on experience in designing user-centered solutions.

I believe in a human-centered approach to design, with research as the foundation. I enjoy exploring users' behavior, context and needs to create products and services that are both intuitive and impactful.


I am now excited to join a team where I can apply my skills to design solutions for both existing and the next wave of internet users.

The seed of my transition from architecture to product design was planted in 2018, during my final thesis for my Master's in Architecture in Germany.

I chose an unconventional topic: designing 'Urban Commons' in Mumbai. My goal was to explore how adding communal spaces in dense urban areas could change the way we experience amenities in Mumbai’s neighborhoods.

As I spent the semester immersed in research, I realized that more than designing physical buildings, I loved engaging with people—hearing their stories, understanding their needs, and shaping my designs around them. This human-centered approach led my project to be shortlisted for the prestigious Robert Oxman prize, which was an incredible honor.


That experience gave me clarity. I realized that what excites me the most wasn’t just creating beautiful buildings but designing solutions that genuinely improve people’s lives.


To follow this passion, I completed a UX/UI programm at University of California, Berkeley where I learned the latest tools and methods in user research, prototyping, and testing. Working on various projects for different platforms, I gained hands-on experience in designing user-centered solutions.

I believe in a human-centered approach to design, with research as the foundation. I enjoy exploring users' behavior, context and needs to create products and services that are both intuitive and impactful.


I am now excited to join a team where I can apply my skills to design solutions for both existing and the next wave of internet users.

Things I'm proud of

Things I'm proud of

Things I'm proud of

Interests

Shortlisted for Robert Oxman
Prize at DIA.

Shortlisted for Robert
Oxman Prize at DIA.

My master's thesis, Mumbai and the Urban Commons, was selected as one of the top thesis projects shortlisted for the prestigious Robert Oxman Prize at the Dessau Institute of Architecture (DIA) in Germany.

My master's thesis, Mumbai and the Urban Commons, was selected as one of the top thesis projects shortlisted for the prestigious Robert Oxman Prize at the Dessau Institute of Architecture (DIA) in Germany.

Project published in "Next to Buahaus" yearly book.

Project published in "Next to Buahaus" yearly book.

My housing design project was chosen as one of the top works of the semester and featured in DIA's annual publication showcasing the best student projects.

My housing design project was chosen as one of the top works of the semester and featured in DIA's annual publication showcasing the best student projects.

Lin Architects, Berlin

Lin Architects, Berlin

I got the opportunity to work for the prestigious Lin Architects and Urbanists in Berlin from 2018-2020.

I got the opportunity to work for the prestigious Lin Architects and Urbanists in Berlin from 2018-2020.

Interests

Interests

Outside of work, I love engaging with visual arts, creating illustrations, and making models just for fun.

Lately, I've developed a special interest in Ayurveda and holistic living.

I love traveling, especially to nature-centric places, to help me reconnect within.

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Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly hello 👋

Thank you for making it to the end 👋

Let's connect to collaborate and create together.

Thank you for making it to the end 👋

Let's connect to collaborate and create together.

Outside of work, I love engaging with visual arts, creating illustrations, and making models just for fun.

Lately, I've developed a special interest in Ayurveda and holistic living.

I love traveling, especially to nature-centric places, to help me reconnect within.

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