Hey there! I’m Karthik, a product designer from the Silicon City, Bangalore—though originally from the cultural capital, Mysore. My journey into design is anything but typical, just like my love for coffee and pets. Who needs a straight line when you’ve got a good story, right?

So, picture this: It’s 2021, and I’ve just wrapped up my degree when COVID hits. The hospitality industry, where I was all set to start my career, gets knocked down like a bad game of Jenga. With no jobs in sight, I had two choices: master PUBG or level up my skills. (Okay, I did both.) That’s when I stumbled into web design, which eventually led me to UX/UI. I transitioned from a Guest Relations Executive at Tripvillas to a Product Designer, where I now solve user problems instead of vacation woes.

Now, as a Product Design Intern at Sonar Labs, I’m working on their AI-powered SaaS product for document search in the construction industry. It’s a bit crazy—going from calming upset vacationers to designing user-friendly interfaces—but hey, life’s funny like that. So, don’t judge a book by its cover! Together, we can turn your ideas into something amazing, and I’ll make sure we hit those organizational goals—with plenty of coffee and a few laughs along the way.