I first stumbled into design at 17, tinkering with Photoshop between school assignments. Though I went on to study engineering, creativity always had a quiet, persistent pull. After graduation, I joined Cognizant, but a layoff nudged me to reflect and reroute. I spent time building my design portfolio, chasing curiosity over convention.

At 23, I joined GrowthX as a visual designer, where I got to build across brand, product, and marketing. Everything from identity systems to websites, merch, and campaigns. One and half years later I joined Razorpay as a Communication Designer, helping shape the narrative of one of India’s leading fintech brands.

Then life threw a curveball. I was diagnosed with Stage-4 lymphoma cancer. I realised whatever progress I had made in my life will go in vain. Hence, I have to rise above it. Afterall, "Why Do We Fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." I can't go out without making a significant change in this world. Six months later, I was declared to be in remission. Now I'm clear, grateful, and a little more patient.

As I step back into work and life, I’m not just asking what I want to do next, but how I want to live fully while doing it.