Purva Sawant
About Purva Sawant
Purva Sawant is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in humanitarian design, having worked with organizations such as the United Nations and UNICEF. Currently employed at Submittable, she focuses on creating design solutions that address social development challenges.
Current Role at Submittable
Purva Sawant currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer at Submittable, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating design solutions that enhance user experience and drive engagement. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products that meet user needs and align with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at United Nations
In 2021, Purva Sawant worked as a Design Consultant for the United Nations in New York for a duration of six months. During her tenure, she contributed to various design projects aimed at improving communication and outreach efforts. This role allowed her to apply her design skills in a global context, addressing complex challenges faced by the organization.
Experience with UNICEF
Purva Sawant has extensive experience with UNICEF, where she held multiple roles from 2016 to 2019. She began as a Summer Intern in 2016, followed by positions as a Designer and later as a Junior Design Strategist. Her work focused on developing design strategies that supported UNICEF's mission to improve children's lives worldwide.
Educational Background in Design
Purva Sawant studied at the School of Visual Arts, where she earned a Master's degree in Branding from 2014 to 2015. She also completed a Graduate Diploma Programme in Design at the National Institute of Design from 2008 to 2012, specializing in Graphic Design. Additionally, she studied Humanities at JAI HIND COLLEGE in Mumbai from 2006 to 2008.
Design Philosophy and Focus
Purva Sawant is passionate about exploring the processes behind design for social development. She emphasizes creating design solutions that drive humanitarian action and address problems at scale. Her approach combines creativity with a strong understanding of user needs, aiming to make a positive impact through her work.