I've always balanced my left and right brain, equally drawn to building things and imagining what's possible. I'm passionate about creating products that help people, taking risks, exploring new worlds, and giving back to the community.

I thrive when I can lead with autonomy while staying deeply connected to my users and collaborating closely with others.

Ruchita Lodha

Currently at Pixar, I'm building animation tools with artists and engineers. It's been a unique, rewarding challenge.

I've designed for data heavy products across finance, marketing, creative tooling and games, where clarity matters more than decoration.

I love taking the stage, sharing what I’ve learned, and sneaking in a joke or two along the way.

Design Nation April 2026

The Art of Becoming: My Journey into Design

Figma Community Event December 2025

Figma in the design loop

Switch Community Fireside Chat November 2025

Career chat

Disney UX Summit August 2025

Behind the Frames, How we design for expert artists

Config 2025 May 2025

And cut! The design process behind animation tools

On stage at Config 2025, next to a slide reading Ruchita Lodha, Product Designer, Pixar Animation Studios Speaking at the Disney UX Summit
Sculpting a clay portrait bust by hand
Clay figure sculpture, standing pose
Clay figure sculpture, seated pose
Hand-thrown ceramic bowl
Clay portrait bust

Outside of work, I love picking up new hobbies and learning new skills especially the kind that let me get my hands dirty and make something.

My inspiration comes from adventures, pushing my limits and seeing what happens when I venture a little outside my comfort zone.

Sitting above the ruins of Machu Picchu
Scuba diving in Hawaii Hiking an erupting volcano in Guatemala