"Lawanya's insights and guidance were invaluable. She shaped not only my understanding of design process and strategic dimensions but also the entire team benefitted from her expertise"
Praveen Kumar, UX Lead - Optisol Business Solutions
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Having Lawanya as a Chalkathon 4.0 jury member was inspiring. Her systems-thinking approach urged designers to look deeper, embrace ethics, and design for lasting, real-world impact.
Ramya - Founder of Chalkpiece
A single message from her gave me the complete clarity to take forward my career path.
Balaji
Hey👋, I had a session with Lawanya regarding my doubts in journey mapping and service design. Honestly i came with 0 expectations on what I'll get back. But the session was tonsss of insights. What I really liked was how she first tried to understand me and my problems instead of directly giving textbook answers. She cleared my doubts in a very simple and practical way and gave me clarity on what I actually need to do and focus on. This session genuinely helped me think better about real world implementation. Yehh it really helped me in real practical implementation on my day to day work life. It was really inspiring and I’m pretty sure this will help in my career growth. Thanks a lotttzzz, Lawanya ✨
shyam kishorre
Thanks Lawanya for taking the time out for the mentorship session. She was so patient in taking me through her art and design journey and how it shaped her over the years as an artist and designer. Lawanya is a SUPERRRR passionate person and you will be inspired in a lot of ways by just having a conversation with her. She took the time to answer every doubt and question thoughtfully, and covered each topic in great depth. I would highly recommend Lawanya’s mentorship session for not just artists and designers but for anyone in the creative industry. I can assure you that there will be tons of takeaways - not just on the work aspects but also on how seeing life through an artistic lens would make everyone’s life richer.
Sandheep S
Lawanya demonstrated great patience throughout the session. Her insights were thoughtful and precise. I highly recommend her mentorship to fellow designers.
I'm currently working for eduTech, I have around 9+ years of experience solving complex problems through strategic, systems-thinking design. I've worked across product and service industries with diverse users - from enterprise users in US to farmers in kenya, which taught me that great design not just ensure usability but drives business impact.
What I help designers achieve:
1. Earn a seat at the strategy table - Learn how to position yourself as a strategic partner, not just an execution resource
2. Contribute direction, not just follow it - Develop the confidence and frameworks to influence product decisions and business outcomes
3. Accelerate career growth - Master the mindset shift from order-taker to strategic contributor who drives success
I mentor designers who are ready to stop being order-takers and start becoming strategic partners. Whether you're early-career or aiming for senior roles, I'll help you develop the confidence and frameworks to earn your seat at the decision-making table and accelerate your career through strategic thinking. My mentoring focuses on transforming designers from reactive team members to proactive strategic voices.
To make design mentorship accessible while ensuring meaningful connections, I charge a modest fee that helps me connect with designers who are genuinely committed to their growth and development.