About

Sanjana is a passionate product design graduand with hands-on experience across diverse product fields, materials and processes.

Her work is driven by a focus on human-centred design, creating thoughtful and meaningful solutions grounded in real-world contexts.

Through involvement in nonprofit and industry projects, Sanjana has developed a collaborative and adaptable approach, thriving in problem-solving and team environments. She values learning through making, iteration and feedback, allowing ideas to evolve into more refined outcomes.

Sanjana approaches design as a holistic and iterative process, balancing empathy, functionality and user experience.

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Ember – A domestic furniture system for menstrual well-being

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This video introduces Ember, showcasing its form, user interaction, and key features within a real home environment.

Ember is a domestic furniture system for menstrual well-being, designed to integrate comfort, warmth and intuitive care into everyday living.

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Ember brings together three elements—organic seating, a thermal bolster and a soft remote interface.
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Designed to support one to two users, the seating enables natural postures of comfort and rest. It is upholstered in grey microfibre suede pu leather for a soft, durable and neutral finish that integrates seamlessly into different home environments.
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Thermal bolster with three heat zones—top, core and bottom—providing targeted warmth across the length of the body.

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Soft handheld remote with four buttons for power and heat control across zones, with diffused light rings providing calm, visual feedback.

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Exploded view of the remote, showing its ABS body, silicone buttons, and internal circuit communicating with the bolster via Bluetooth for simple, intuitive interaction.

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Inspired by how organisms and the body naturally seek warmth, comfort and protection, these behaviours are translated into an embracing form.
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Providing physical relief through warmth and emotional reassurance creating a comforting experience.
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Ember brings together thermal relief and emotional comfort, acting as an active participant in menstrual care rituals and integrating care into everyday living—where it no longer needs to be hidden.