A Designer’s Voyage in the World of Technology

Designing Dreams: Bridging the Gap Between Art and Technology?

Technology has been intertwined with different layers of my life, some aspects being vivid and visible, while others are subtle but very profound. When I was asked to provide insights for this blog on how technology has made a mark in my life, it led me into deep reflection. Technology is inseparable from our lives, making it quite difficult to pinpoint just one aspect to showcase.? I've loved art since I was young and wanted it to be my job. But like many in Indian families, I ended up studying engineering to chase the Silicon Valley dream. This created a sort of aversion towards technology, as I thought it was taking away the touch and feel of painting and sketching using paper and pencils. I hardly had time for my painting sessions. The thought of being stuck in an apparently non-creative job was a nightmare for me. Little did I know that my life was going to change for the better in the coming years. The same technology I feared would dull my creativity ended up offering me a fulfilling and creative career.?

I somehow completed my studies and took up a job. After saving up for some time, I got myself an iPad. This was the game-changer in my life. I was introduced to the world of digital painting. Now, I could paint and bring my imagination to life anywhere, anytime. My love for technology began to bloom again. After a few months of learning and practice, I gained the confidence to switch my career to illustration. Now technology was no longer a hindrance but a magic wand for exploring creativity.?

I also cultivated a hobby of creating webcomics, where I would create my own comic world and share it with others. This showed me another side of technology, where it helped me be creative with digital art and connect with like-minded people who love technology with a slice of life. This aspect of technology—connecting people over common interests—has been liberating for me. It's amazing how technology lets you express yourself creatively and connect with new people, adding more to our lives in several ways.?

Later, I moved into UI/UX design. This is when I started appreciating the power of technology even more. UI/UX design is a beautiful amalgamation of my engineering knowledge, artistic eye, and improved skills in human psychology. Now, I seamlessly blend my creative passion with my technical knowledge every day.?

Technology has many dimensions and touches everyone's life in some way or another. I will always be thankful for it, for giving me another chance to fall in love with it and providing me with a career that I will cherish for the rest of my life.?

That was the story of Jeff Sequeira , our UI/UX designer at DX FutureTech . We hope you are enjoying this series. Stay with us as we unveil many more stories of our diverse team members and how technology has been instrumental in shaping their lives. See you soon in another life story of how tech influences our lives personally.?

Written by: Sreya Dasgupta