THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Atchayaa Krishnan is a General Physician, Designer, and Illustrator. She is originally from India and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in M.A. in Design focused on Health.
Her strong passion for Design and pioneering spirit led her to explore beyond the medical bubble, and she is now determined to work at the intersection of Design and healthcare.
As a young healthcare provider in India, She had the opportunity to work above and beyond the call of duty, which has given her a unique perspective on the challenges and complexities that the healthcare system faces in delivering quality and equitable care.
She says certain factors are beyond the hands of a physician in addressing these challenges, but by looking through the lens of a designer, we can resolve them. As a young designer from a medical background, she is committed to reframing the future of healthcare by driving innovative and responsible changes through Human-centered Design.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
I find great inspiration in observing people and things around me, which helps me design with purpose.
WHAT AREA OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
As someone with a deep passion for both design and healthcare, I am driven to explore the intersection of these two fields and develop impactful solutions and services that facilitate the delivery of quality and equitable healthcare.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
Design can effortlessly shape human behavior and interactions with the world around us.
