Sheethal Jacob (she/her) is a Design Strategist with a focus on UX Design, Research and Business.

She is currently pursuing a Master of Design (MDes) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Design and Stuart Business School at Illinois Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelors of Design in Industrial Arts & Design Practices from Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology


When I'm not in design problem solving mode, I'm delving into side projects, testing recipes and flow arts!

Design Process

EXPERIENCE WITH BRANDS & INSTITUTIONS

WORK

FEG Drive

Design Strategist

May - July 2025

Bosch Global Software Technologies

Design Researcher

2020 - 2024

Bosch Global Software Technologies

UX Design Intern

May - Aug 2019

Bluecat Papers

Product Designer

May - Aug 2018

WHERE

Chicago, Illinois

EXTRA

Resume

Link

Substack

Link

CONTACT

sheethalmjacob@gmail.com

Email

LinkedIn

Connect

WHAT ARE THESE BEADS AND SHELLS ABOUT? (mancala)

Mancala is a strategy game where players move small pieces across a board, choosing whether to concentrate them in one place or distribute them over time.


Some people play by stacking everything into one spot. Going deep, moving fast and mastering one thing.

I like to spread mine out across ideas, skills, and interests, giving each one attention even if it takes longer to grow. Not everything blooms at the same time, but it all grows. It’s slower and less linear, but more connected.


Every move matters, even the ones that don’t pay off right away.

CURRENT SHELF

LISTENING

READING

PLAYING

the end of a melody is not its goal.

the end of a melody is not its goal.