About — jigyasa tuli | design & research

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@Social Design Exchange 2023, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Hi, I’m Jigyasa. My name means curiosity in my native language and (co-incidentally) matches the essence of who I am.

I am best described as getting intensely curious about things, thinking aloud in questions and reading the fine print.

My experience includes design & strategy with an equity and social justice centered lens. True innovation for me centers people’s diverse and intersectional experiences.

Currently I lead deposits & growth at Upgrade, building a neo-banking ecosystem that encourages healthy financial behavior.

Previously, I led product design, as a team-of-one at Own Up, a tech company helping homebuyers understand and never overpay for their mortgage.

Before that, I have navigated through challenges in housing equity, policy awareness, placemaking, workforce development and higher education — at startups, non-profits, design studios and educational institutions.

I am always looking forward to collaborating with mission-driven organizations, and currently building something new centered on social impact & design.

Think we’ll vibe? Connect with me on email or LinkedIn.

*Resume on request

Outside of my day to day, I like exploring histories and being part of communities — in nature, the built environment and in academic settings. I also have a running, curated collection of whimsical environmental typography.

Mt. Eisenhower, NH
Leading a co-ideation workshop with academics, designers and higher education leaders at the annual AICAD conference in Cincinnati, OH
After a facilitation session with high school students at Baltimore Design School on Parking Day
“Bonch” from my collection of found type, New York City

Jigyasa Tuli

About Contact

Hi, I’m Jigyasa. My name means curiosity in my native language and (co-incidentally) matches the essence of who I am.

Outside of my day to day, I like exploring histories and being part of communities — in nature, the built environment and in academic settings. I also have a running, curated collection of whimsical environmental typography.