Every criminal has a backstory!
Every criminal has a backstory!
Like many, I took the usual route - engineering, only to realise it wasn’t for me. But my journey didn’t start with this recent UI/UX trend; it BEGAN WITH CINEMA
Growing up in a village with no theatre, my only access to films was TV. The nearest theatre was 30 minutes away, and I rarely got to go. But every time we passed by, I had just five seconds to glimpse the posters. Over time, I loved the posters more than the movies and even started collecting them.
In 2015, I moved to Chennai for college and finally watched films every week. Around this time, I discovered the PicsArt app, experimented with photo manipulation, and eventually got my hands on Photoshop. Joining a variety show team pushed me into video editing and After Effects, where I met people just as obsessed with cinema. Designing posters for sports events and NSS initiatives showed me its power to create impact.
By 2019, with four backlogs and relatives questioning my future, I was lost - until a LinkedIn post about graphic design jobs sparked a thought: Can I turn this into a career? Two weeks later, I landed an internship at Uurukadai, which became my first full-time design role.
Pinterest shaped my design taste, but by 2020, burnout hit. Chasing uniqueness in every poster drained me, and parental pressure to pursue a master’s in engineering made me step away from design for two years.
On June 22, 2022, I lost an engineering job interview and finally saw it clearly—I was never meant for engineering. Sitting on the college ground, I made a decision: design is the only path I won’t regret, even if I fail. I rebuilt my portfolio and landed a job at Payo in a week.
Curious about what’s beyond graphic design, I discovered UI/UX. At Payo, I took on UI projects, upskilled at Growth School, and within six months, secured a role at BetterPlace. The past two years have been incredible—working on impactful projects for blue-collar workers and shaping experiences that matter.
Like many, I took the usual route - engineering, only to realise it wasn’t for me. But my journey didn’t start with this recent UI/UX trend; it BEGAN WITH CINEMA
Growing up in a village with no theatre, my only access to films was TV. The nearest theatre was 30 minutes away, and I rarely got to go. But every time we passed by, I had just five seconds to glimpse the posters. Over time, I loved the posters more than the movies and even started collecting them.
In 2015, I moved to Chennai for college and finally watched films every week. Around this time, I discovered the PicsArt app, experimented with photo manipulation, and eventually got my hands on Photoshop. Joining a variety show team pushed me into video editing and After Effects, where I met people just as obsessed with cinema. Designing posters for sports events and NSS initiatives showed me its power to create impact.
By 2019, with four backlogs and relatives questioning my future, I was lost - until a LinkedIn post about graphic design jobs sparked a thought: Can I turn this into a career? Two weeks later, I landed an internship at Uurukadai, which became my first full-time design role.
Pinterest shaped my design taste, but by 2020, burnout hit. Chasing uniqueness in every poster drained me, and parental pressure to pursue a master’s in engineering made me step away from design for two years.
On June 22, 2022, I lost an engineering job interview and finally saw it clearly—I was never meant for engineering. Sitting on the college ground, I made a decision: design is the only path I won’t regret, even if I fail. I rebuilt my portfolio and landed a job at Payo in a week.
Curious about what’s beyond graphic design, I discovered UI/UX. At Payo, I took on UI projects, upskilled at Growth School, and within six months, secured a role at BetterPlace. The past two years have been incredible—working on impactful projects for blue-collar workers and shaping experiences that matter.
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
Off the Record: My Double Life
When I’m not committing design crimes, my double life involves taking photos, making videos and scouting new maps and places.
When I’m not committing design crimes, my double life involves taking photos, making videos and scouting new maps and places.
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Framing moments
Framing moments
Maybe if I want to live in the present, walking somewhere and taking photos is my go-to activity.
Photography Goals:
Talking to more people and learn about their lives and experiences.
Maybe if I want to live in the present, walking somewhere and taking photos is my go-to activity.
Photography Goals:
Talking to more people and learn about their lives and experiences.
Maybe if I want to live in the present, walking somewhere and taking photos is my go-to activity.
Photography Goals:
Talking to more people and learn about their lives and experiences.
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Exploring places
Exploring places
I love budget backpacking and exploring by public transport. My favorite spots so far: Kolsai Lakes, Mt. Fuji, and Kibune-Kurama.
Travel Goals:
When someone asks how many places I’ve been to, I need a notepad, a deep breath, and a snack—because the list might take a while!
I want to show people that travel can be cheap.
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detailed itinerary blog
I love budget backpacking and exploring by public transport. My favorite spots so far: Kolsai Lakes, Mt. Fuji, and Kibune-Kurama.
Travel Goals:
When someone asks how many places I’ve been to, I need a notepad, a deep breath, and a snack—because the list might take a while!
I want to show people that travel can be cheap.
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Making films
Making films
I'm trying to film the small yet meaningful stories that unfold around me.
My Filmography Goals:
Sharing countless visual stories happening around me
Beautiful documentation of my life, ensuring that when I'm older, I won’t regret not capturing these moments.
I'm trying to film the small yet meaningful stories that unfold around me.
My Filmography Goals:
Sharing countless visual stories happening around me
Beautiful documentation of my life, ensuring that when I'm older, I won’t regret not capturing these moments.
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north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
north star i live by
Doubt, fear, procrastination, perfectionism, ego, comparison, comfort, laziness, distractions, regrets, overthinking, excuses, expectations, insecurity, stagnation, waiting, guilt, rejection, validation, stress, avoidance, failure, uncertainty, impatience, indecision, conflict, isolation, conformity, jealousy, entitlement, apathy, numbness, blame, hesitation, routine, criticism, denial, burnout, complacency, pressure, inertia, confusion, self-doubt, judgment, resistance, illusion, fear of change, over-analyzing, self-sabotage, paranoia, dependency, chaos, overcommitment, misunderstanding, self-criticism, fear of success, overwhelm, neglect, pessimism, lack of discipline, burnout, expectations from others, avoidance of discomfort, lack of focus, habit, dependence on others, fear of vulnerability, lack of direction, distraction, insecurity, external validation, avoidance of responsibility, lack of motivation, fear of rejection, societal pressure, comparison to others, negative self-talk, fear of failure, prioritizing others, lack of clarity, feeling stuck, over-commitment, overthinking every decision, emotional baggage, toxic relationships, too many options, difficulty letting go, fear of the unknown, neglecting self-care, fear of being judged, lack of gratitude, holding on to the past, unaddressed trauma, uncertainty about the future, lack of confidence
Doubt, fear, procrastination, perfectionism, ego, comparison, comfort, laziness, distractions, regrets, overthinking, excuses, expectations, insecurity, stagnation, waiting, guilt, rejection, validation, stress, avoidance, failure, uncertainty, impatience, indecision, conflict, isolation, conformity, jealousy, entitlement, apathy, numbness, blame, hesitation, routine, criticism, denial, burnout, complacency, pressure, inertia, confusion, self-doubt, judgment, resistance, illusion, fear of change, over-analyzing, self-sabotage, paranoia, dependency, chaos, overcommitment, misunderstanding, self-criticism, fear of success, overwhelm, neglect, pessimism, lack of discipline, burnout, expectations from others, avoidance of discomfort, lack of focus, habit, dependence on others, fear of vulnerability, lack of direction, distraction, insecurity, external validation, avoidance of responsibility, lack of motivation, fear of rejection, societal pressure, comparison to others, negative self-talk, fear of failure, prioritizing others, lack of clarity, feeling stuck, over-commitment, overthinking every decision, emotional baggage, toxic relationships, too many options, difficulty letting go, fear of the unknown, neglecting self-care, fear of being judged, lack of gratitude, holding on to the past, unaddressed trauma, uncertainty about the future, lack of confidence
My time on this Earth is short, so I make every moment count.
My time on this Earth is short, so I make every moment count.
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
People who made me
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
Let’s work together
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Vacant frame
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Your company’s name would look great here.
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Let's connect
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Let's connect
Let's connect
Let's connect
Let's connect
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