I'm Arjav, a designer from MD.

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Introduction

Basic Info | Current State

Interests and Beliefs

Technology | Cities | Humans

Extra- Curricular

Music | Sports | Hobbies

Aspirations

Smart environments | Tangible interfaces

Elevator pitch

Why you should hire me

About me

Basics

My name is Arjav Jain (He/ Him/ His)

Pronounced "ar (car minus the C)- jav (dove with a J)" I also go by "Arjie"

I'm based in College Park, Maryland

Studying Human- Computer Interaction

I'm pursuing my Master's in HCI at the University of Maryland, College Park, with a background in engineering (Bachelor)

Myer-Briggs personality type ENTP- T

"Inventive strategist, driven by curiosity and change", I wouldn't disagree

Jack of all traits

master of some

I strive to embrace opportunities across all fields, here are some skills that I want to

learn

  • 3D Modeling

  • Apparel Design

  • Backflip

  • Jiu Jutsu

  • Wood Working

  • Figure Drawing

  • Architectural Drawing

  • Animation

  • Improv & Theatre

  • Skateboarding

  • Salsa

  • Fly a Glider

  • Hand Stand

improve

  • Creative DJing

  • Vector Art

  • Visual Design

  • Electronics and Fabrication

  • Time Management

  • Creative Programming

  • Physical Product Design

  • Basketball

  • Scuba Diving

  • Surfing

  • Electronic Music Performance

  • Sound Design

  • Networking and Communication

  • Playing the Drums

  • Bouldering

  • Color Grading

  • Editorial Design

master

  • The Guitar

  • Graphic Design

  • Throwing Cards

  • Electronic Music Production

  • Freehand sketching

Some things I think about

what's a better way to get to know a guy

Curiosity killed the cat changed the world

I'm fascinated by the prowess of human curiosity and creativity

** Represented here by my fore-arm tattoo of two people peaking out of a window

Talk to me about

Make cities for people not cars

Everything is politics

The scientific method and why it works

One world, one people

The boundaries of human capability

AI, the future, and Universal Basic Income

Human Relationships

Objects and their origins

The works

I'm keen on exploring it all, here are some things I've dabbled in so far

1. Music

Nothing moves me quite like music.

I picked up a guitar in the 5th grade and later toured a studio album with my high school band.


Music has been the heart of some of my most cherished experiences and relationships, and nothing makes me feel more alive than sharing a pulse when playing with others.

Guitar Grade 8,Trinity Rock and Pop

Production Ableton Live

DJing Techno | House | Break Beat | Bass House

Live Music Macro Controls, Live Instruments

Drums Novice

What would we jam to?

Treks Annapurna Circuit, Mukta Top

Scuba Open Water Certified

Surf Novice (Can catch a wave)

Rock Climbing Bouldering, Top-Rope, Lead

Soccer Right Wing-back

Cycling 3x 100km (~62 miles), 4x 65km (~40 miles)

Skydiving Done it once, loved it

2. Sports & Outdoors