Ishita Arora

I am a designer who creates with intention, empathy, and a focus on emotional wellbeing. My work is rooted in personal experience and driven by a desire to make people feel seen — especially those whose needs are often overlooked in mainstream design. Growing up across different cultures and navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD has shaped how I understand the world: through heightened sensitivity, deep observation, and a desire to challenge systems that don’t accommodate neurodiversity. My design practice combines human-centred thinking with material exploration and narrative storytelling. I’m especially drawn to themes of emotional regulation, sensory design, and social inclusion. I believe the most powerful designs don’t just serve a function — they connect, comfort, and communicate. Whether developing wearable tools for mental health or sustainable packaging that redefines gender norms, my goal is always to design with purpose and clarity. Recent work includes Adapt, a regulatory vest for adults with ADHD that uses rhythm and compression to support anger management. I also won the UK Pro Carton Young Designers Award for a gender-neutral menstrual product packaging concept, using cardboard as a tool to tell an inclusive story around identity and care. Design, for me, is an act of advocacy. I’m not afraid to explore uncomfortable spaces — I see them as the most vital areas for change.