Shivani Varia

Hi, I’m Shivani Varia — a mechanical engineering and visual arts student at Duke University passionate about designing technology that serves real human needs. My projects bridge engineering and empathy with the goal of creating more sustainable design solutions.

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), I’ve learned how powerful thoughtful design can be when it considers accessibility and inclusion from the start. It’s what drives me to create technologies that understand and adapt to the people who use them.

Beyond engineering, I love expressing creativity in other forms — from painting and digital design to baking and more. I’m always excited to explore where creativity and engineering meet to make everyday life more thoughtful and human.