Lived in 3 countries. Studied at 2 universities. Worked on 30+ projects. Presented at 6 exhibitions. Managed 12 brand accounts. Visited 39 museums. Collected 32 art books. Painted on 9 objects. Designed 2 websites.
I’m Navya Sharma—a multi-disciplinary designer, strategist, and community-led creative from India.
I design with, not for—collaborating across cultures, disciplines, and communities to create design that’s emotionally intelligent, visually bold, and rooted in real human insight.
My practice sits at the intersection of storytelling, branding, and social impact—leveraging empathy and strategy to shape identities, experiences, and campaigns that resonate and inspire. From UI/UX and creative direction to digital marketing and design research, my work is grounded in curiosity and crafted for connection.
Beyond the screen, I’m a Notion nerd, art book collector, podcast co-founder, and proud owner of what I call Visual OCD—because yes, the spacing has to be perfect.
I'm working toward becoming a purpose-driven leader in design—one who listens first, co-creates with others, and always designs what matters.
Education
1. University of Southern California
Master’s of Fine Arts in Design | Expected 2026
2. University of Arts, London: Central Saint Martin’s
BA(Hons) Graphic Communication Design | 2021-2024
Work Experience
1. Design Volunteer | American Institute of Graphic Arts(AIGA), Los Angeles
2. Freelance Graphic Designer
Creatives for Start Ups Player Nation, Hear Me Out, Janvi Kanwat
Social Media assets for Asia Cup Polo, ProFoliio
3. Strategy Intern | Publicis Groupe
Designed visuals and ideated for Fortune 500 companies including HP, Pepsi Co, and Nestle.
4. Graphic Design Intern | Langoor, Havas
Created social media creatives for JBL, India (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook)
5. Graphic Design Intern | Art Fervour
Crafted content for social media, AF Newsletter, and website.
Areas of Expertise
Visual Communication, Branding, Design Systems, Print & Publication, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, UI/UX Design, User Research, 3D Graphics, Installation Design, Typography, Package & Merchandise, and Photography