Shiva Viswanathan
Designer | Technologist

UX Designer @ T-Mobile
Organizing CreativeCodingNYC
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viswan.shiva@gmail.com @daysofshiva @shivaviswan



Hi there, I’m Shiva, I’m a designer and creative based in Brooklyn, NY. I grew up in San Diego, CA and lived there for the greater part of my life before moving to NYC. I initially picked up graphic design after taking a class and learning a lot from my Mentor John Nacu. I transitioned into UX Design after taking classes at San Diego City College before moving to New York.

In my first week in the east coast, I began a practice to make something everyday which has literally changed my life. I started with drawing where I taught myself illustration using youtube videos and the outdoors.

As of late I have surpassed 1450 days of making consisting of illustration, 3D models, animation, and visual exploration. It has literally transformed my life. I now do my best to combine the many years of experiences, tools, and skillsets to inform my design for the future.

Here are some fun facts about me:

  • The first console I ever touched was a Nintendo 64.
  • My PC is an old Compaq prebuilt from 2008 and I have been upgrading it since. The only original part left is the optical drive.
  • I self taught myself 3D after being inspired by many of my friends
  • I drew everyday for 640 days and I learnt very easily why people spend their lives drawing
  • I have published an essay about the art of keyboards.
  • I’ve built 5 different fightsticks and now I use none of them.