RJ Riya Jawandhiya
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Product Designer

Designer, strategist,
& storyteller.

I'm a product designer based in Bengaluru who loves turning complex problems into experiences that feel simple, human, and trustworthy.

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Bengaluru, IN

" My journey began in engineering, but talking to users showed me why things matter.

That spark led me here. I don't just design screens; I design the conversation between your product and the human on the other side.

Riya J.

My story

From code to pixels to impact
Chapter 1

Started with code

My journey began in engineering. Writing code taught me how things work, but talking to users showed me why they matter. That spark led me from building interfaces to researching behavior.

Chapter 2

Fell for research

I discovered my love for the intersection of research, strategy, and craft. Whether facilitating workshops or prototyping — I'm energized when design decisions ladder up to measurable impact.

Chapter 3

Shipped real impact

Now at PushOwl, I drive AI-powered growth initiatives that lifted revenue +35%. Before that, I built design systems at Branch and led research at Apna.

Side Quests

Creating for joy

Beyond client work, I design Notion templates for organized chaos, publish UX writing breakdowns, and maintain a growing library of interaction kits.

Off Screen

Living life

When I'm not pushing pixels, you'll find me exploring cafés, hunting for the perfect pour-over, or sketching ideas in my many notebooks.

Design principles I live by

The core values that guide every pixel, interaction, and strategy I touch.

Measure the impact

Every design decision should ladder up to a customer outcome and a business metric.

Co-create early

Bring cross-functional partners in from day one to build shared ownership.

Design for trust

Microinteractions, tone, and accessibility cues build or break confidence.

Stay curious

Ask why, test assumptions, and keep learning from the people who use your products.

How to spot me

The small things that make me, me

Coffee Enthusiast

Certified snob chasing the perfect pour-over.

Bengaluru Local

Treating bookshops like treasure hunts.

Always Sketching

Notebook in tow for sudden storyboard ideas.

Life lately!

happy memories ❤️

Coffee brewing moment at a cozy café
Browsing design books at a local Bengaluru bookshop
Scenic mountain view during a weekend trek
Evening walk capturing the golden hour light
Design sketches and notes from a brainstorming session
Team collaboration moment at a design workshop
Exploring street art in the city
Peaceful reading corner with design magazines