Hi! I'm Rehan 👋

I am a devzgner currently based in Los Angeles California, USA creating magic & filmmaking tools at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where I lead design across a broad range of tools used by artists and filmmakers. I am naturally curious and tend to think in systems, always drawn to understanding how products, people, and technology come together.

Previously, I led design for the technology group at UPMC Enterprises, part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. My work spanned care delivery platforms, research study tools, and a suite of imaging applications for the radiology field in collaboration with GE Healthcare.

Earlier in my career, I worked in the sports industry, collaborating with organizations like the National Basketball Association and National Football League on both consumer and enterprise applications, from in-door wayfinding and advertising platforms to augmented reality experiences. I've also spent time in the consumer advocacy space building tools that help support a more transparent, consumer-driven marketplace.

I've been very fortunate to have lived in various parts of the world, and continue my love of travel. That global perspective continues to shape how I approach design, influenced by my observations and experiences from each culture and geography. My travels have also fueled a deep love of photography, and I have captured some incredible moments along the way.

I've had the opportunity to share my perspective at events both big and small, from Figma's Config and Siggraph to university classrooms and high schools, speaking about topics like designing tools for expert users and navigating a career in design. I have also developed and taught courses on product and design as adjunct faculty at Duquesne University. I am always looking for opportunities to learn something new and inspire conversation, if that sounds like something you'd want to collaborate on, let's connect.

I studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where I received a Master in Tangible Interaction Design and a Bachelor in Integrative Physical and Digital Media Studies, a multi-disciplinary combination of architecture, design, human-computer interaction and computer science.

When I'm not devzgning filmmaking tools, you can find me playing with code, drawing cute illustrations, pushing buttons to see what happens, and sometimes doing a bit of woodworking.

One day I'd like to:

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  publish a photo book
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  design and ship a hardware product
• work in the animation industry

Curious what else I'm up to? Shoot me an email.