Riya Katariya

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About Riya Katariya

Imagine a clown box just waiting to spring out and make people laugh—that’s me. A bundle of creative chaos, always brightening dull rooms and cracking jokes, even in serious situations (often laughing the hardest myself). Since childhood, I’ve been a huge jugadu, helping my mom fix things around the house with simple tricks or assisting my dad with innovative ideas to boost his business using existing resources. This knack for problem-solving naturally led me to a world of crazy problems and even crazier solutions. However, solutions require teamwork and collaboration—a lesson I learned from my dad. C’mon! We’re Marwadi, after all. We know our way around people and how to get things done. I take great pride in being surrounded by people who are as loud and expressive as I am. These daily interactions bring me immense joy and inspiration, fueling my enthusiasm and excitement every single day. If I weren’t a designer, I’d be a chef—trust me, they’re not that different! Finding the perfect combination of ingredients, adding just the right amount of seasoning, and knowing when to stop is exactly what design feels like to me. A beautiful journey that starts with a challenge and ends with a blend of colors, forms, typography, and logic—along with the confidence of having found the right solution. I’ve always believed that design is both expression and impression—an expression of all the thought and time poured into a project to create an impression on consumers, ultimately shaping a brand’s impact. This belief has only deepened after working with brands like Better Nutrition, Anmol, Haldiram, and Resilient Kidz. For me, design isn’t just a profession—it’s about crafting and creating magic for brands & leaving a lasting impression. If that’s what you’re looking for in a designer, slide into my DMs—let’s make that magic happen!