about.
Ritwik Dhandhi
noun. (and yes the way you pronounced it in your head is correct)
a visual/ux 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 βThe Waves On My Bedroom Wallβ
a reader, tennis player, music listener, and Lego enthusiast.
ux designer + author + reader + gamer + movies + tv shows + music + travel + matcha + photography + clementines +
ux designer + author + reader + gamer + movies + tv shows + music + travel + matcha + photography + clementines +
Hey there ππΌ
I'm a Toronto based creative who loves design, matcha, writing and tennis (in no particular order). I find myself constantly listening to music and like anyone else my age I'm a self proclaimed photographer. While being fascinated with all aspects of User Experience design, I specialize in ideation, storytelling and visual design.
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. I often say I am in a committed relationship with Figma, and pretty close friends with Sketch, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
work experience.
Coordinator, Services and Operations
University of Waterloo / 2023 - 2024
Designed monthly newsletters and web content with Adobe Creative Cloud, resulting in a 45% increase in audience reach across digital and print media.
Graphic Designer
University of Waterloo / 2022
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
Ministry of Ontario / 2020
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.
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
listening
Something To Give Each Other Troye Sivan
Ivory Omar Apollo
Good Riddance Gracie Abrams
watching
Challengers Luca Guadagnino
Dune: Part Two Denis Villeneuve
Fire Island Andrew Ahn