Meet Divya Venkatraman
Hi there! I am a designer addicted to the craft. I'm constantly learning new things everyday and love meeting people who are motivated and confident of sharing their ideas. I started my journey in Architecture and still remain in the solace of art. Architecture and UX both involve elements of design, creativity, and visual storytelling. Architecture taught me how to design physical spaces that meet people's needs, and I quickly realized that the same principles of empathy, functionality, and design thinking apply to digital experiences.
Tech Stack
A quick list of some, but not all of the design, research and agile tools that I use.
Figma
Typeform
Miro
Jira
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Design Journey
A snippet that narrates my career evolution, skill growth and design focus.
Dec 2023 - Jul 2025
SiteKhata as Freelancer
Sep 2024 - Dec 2025
Yuvoice
Designing for community, inclusivity and engangement
Designing a visually engaging, mobile-friendly social media app that encourages authentic connection and creative expression. Collaborating with a diverse, global team has strengthened my skills in cross-functional communication, design iteration, and remote collaboration - helping me design experiences that transcend borders and bring people together.
Turning complex workflows into simple, intuitive digital experiences
A Construction Project Management platform designed to simplify project tracking and coordination for contractors and site managers. Conducted user research with construction professionals, uncovering workflow bottlenecks and communication gaps. I created a scalable design system and reusable components, ensuring design consistency and easy future expansion.
Oct 2018 - Dec 2022
Architect
Designing functional spaces that elevate everyday experiences
My journey began in architecture, where I spent four years designing spaces that blended aesthetics, function, and emotion. From cozy café interiors to custom-built bungalows, I learned to design experiences that people could live in and feel connected to. Collaborating closely with clients, engineers, and contractors taught me the importance of communication, iteration, and attention to detail - values that continue to guide my design process today.