Lawanya Ramachandran

My work

Ten years designing for real people in complex systems. Farming communities across 15 languages, AI-powered learning tools, enterprise platforms at scale.

What people say

Lawanya was the first designer hired in India for Udemy. She was our first because she is highly autonomous, extremely proactive and has a great sense of adventure. She also is a great product designer, with the full skillset required to take on any type of project. I especially like her sense of taste which shines through in her visual design work. Would definitely hire again in the future!

Darragh Flood

Senior Director, Udemy

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Lawanya stands out as one of the finest individuals I've collaborated with. Beyond her already impressive design skills, her genuine kindness and continuous desire for personal and professional growth set her apart. It was her humility and inquisitiveness that initially drew me to hire her. While no designer is flawless, Lawanya's presence has not only contributed to the growth of our products but has also enriched the design community with her willingness to share her knowledge. I eagerly anticipate her future contributions to the success of other projects.

Dorothy T

UX Manager, Yara International

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Lawanya has been an outstanding colleague to collaborate with. She consistently embraces new challenges and opportunities at work, demonstrating a proactive attitude. Her adeptness in exploration and research, coupled with her data-driven and user-centric design approach, greatly enhances the quality of her work. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to work with Lawanya as a team once again.

Sharda Singh

Product Owner, Yara International

Collaborator

Lawanya started as an Interface Designer and swiftly took on roles in Design Production and Design Project Management. She led the redesign of a major social platform, skillfully managing its design system and collaborating with a large team. With a strong academic background, she was innovative and effective in implementing new techniques and confidently handled difficult stakeholders, always justifying her design choices clearly.

Balachandar S

Head of Design, TCS

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Working with me

Meaningful goals

I'm most engaged when the work contributes positively: to individuals, communities, or the world at large. Purpose gives my design process meaning.

Harmony & collaboration

Kindness and empathy shape how I collaborate. I thrive where people support one another and diverse perspectives are met with curiosity and care.

Purpose-driven teams

Being part of a team moving in the same direction toward something that matters brings out my best. Shared vision fuels deeper commitment.

Quiet focus

I do my best thinking in calm, reflective spaces. Room to think deeply brings more intention and thoughtfulness to everything I produce.

Creativity & originality

I love projects that let me experiment, problem-solve intuitively, and create with a sense of play. That's where my most original ideas emerge.

Structured flexibility

Clear expectations and outcomes, with the freedom to find my own approach. That balance keeps me both grounded and creatively open.