ritwik dhandhi
noun. (and yes the way you pronounced it in your head is correct)
a graphic designer who is fascinated by the intersection of art and science that make the existence of good design possible
an author who just published a collection of poems titled ‘The Waves On My Bedroom Wall’
a reader, Xbox gamer, tennis player, music listener and a Lego enthusiast
graphic designer + author + reader + gamer + movies + tv shows + music + travel + matcha + photography + clementines +
graphic designer + author + reader + gamer + movies + tv shows + music + travel + matcha + photography + clementines +
Hey there 👋🏼
I care a lot of about creating a positive influence in people’s lives by telling stories - through design and words.
I began my journey by sketching on old notebooks, taught myself Adobe Creative Cloud, and then gained professional skills and experiences during my time as an undergraduate at the University of Waterloo; and now, I am just trying to leave a mark on the digital garden we call the internet.
work.
Coordinator, Services and Operations
University of Waterloo
Creating monthly newsletters and web content with Adobe Creative Cloud, resulting in a 45% increase in audience reach across digital and print media. Serving as the key liaison between marketing and operations teams to develop a cohesive brand design strategy and concept.
Graphic Designer
University of Waterloo
Conceptualized, wrote, and directed a series of 12 informative videos for the official YouTube and TikTok accounts, using Final Cut Pro, increasing click-through rate by 50%. Also supported the development of an organization-wide redesign by creating and evaluating mockups, and running focus groups to capture and implement internal and external feedback.
Project + Communications Assistant
Ontario Ministry
Spearheaded the team's transition to Figma as the primary wire framing platform through a series of workshops and presentations to equip them for the overhaul. Developed weekly data-driven infographics utilizing Adobe InDesign to effectively present detailed user data showcasing new user signups and most popular services.
currently.
learning
Music Production
Google UX Design Certificate
Screenwriting
reading
Archie Vol. 1 Mark Waid
Call Me By Your Name Andre Aciman
Heartstopper #5 Alice Oseman
playing
Sims 4 EA Studios
Halo Infinite Microsoft Studios
Unravel Two EA Studios
listening
Something To Give Each Other Troye Sivan
Ivory Omar Apollo
Good Riddance Gracie Abrams
writing
Untitles 3rd Collection of Poems
Archie Comics Adaptation Screenplay
Untitled Short Film Treatment
watching
Luca Enrico Casarosa
Dune: Part Two Denis Villeneuve
Fire Island Andrew Ahn