Hi, I'm Deepika!
I’m a user-centered researcher and design strategist with over 4 years of experience developing healthtech products to enhance patient experience and outcomes. I recently graduated from Harvard with a Master's in Design Engineering, where I honed skills in integrating design, engineering, and business strategy. As the co-founder of dVerse Labs, I led the development and successful launch of a medical device across hospitals in India, balancing user needs with strategic implementation.
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I’m also committed to advancing STEM education through mentoring and enjoy creative pursuits as a published children’s book illustrator. This blend of technical, strategic, and creative skills allows me to approach complex challenges from multiple perspectives.
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I've received several awards including the iF Design Student Award, IxDA Award, Harvard President's Innovation Challenge, MIT COVID-19 Challenge and UNICEF Idea for Change.
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I enjoy organizing conferences and talks. Most recently, I co-led the Harvard x Design Conference '24 at the Harvard Graduate School of Design