My Startup Journey

Since my 1st year of college, I’ve contributed to building three startups at NIT Rourkela, including Quickserve, Stethaim, and Blue Current.

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DESIGNING UNDER CONSTRAINTS

How We Built NIT Rourkela’s Campus Food Delivery System

We initially planned a dedicated food delivery app, but with a small team and no funding, it wasn’t feasible.
So we validated the idea by running the service on WhatsApp and used it to fund the app we planned to build later.

FoodTech B2C WhatsApp MVP Pre-seed Funded
30–50 Orders Daily
0 In Monthly Revenue.
0 Pre-seed Valuation
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Short Casestudies

Quick snapshots of various design challenges and my creative approach to solving them.

Yay, people are saying nice things!

"Nishkarsh brings a rare level of ownership to UI and UX. He goes far beyond designing screens, deeply understanding the product, users, and business goals before making decisions. Every choice is research backed, thoughtful, and intentional. He consistently brings clarity to complex problems and treats every project like it is his own. If you want someone who truly cares about outcomes, not just visuals, Nishkarsh is a strong addition to any team."

Ashutosh Dwivedi
Ashutosh Dwivedi CEO, Devlogs

"He looks beyond surface level visuals, asks meaningful questions, and makes decisions rooted in real user needs. His eye for detail and ability to simplify complex ideas result in clear, intuitive experiences that add real value to any team."

Teena Tomy
Teena Tomy Senior Interaction Designer

"Nish is a thoughtful designer who not only cares about users but also understands business revenue. What truly makes him unique is his speed paired with clarity. He moves fast without losing depth, making smart tradeoffs and turning ideas into usable outcomes quickly."

Sanat Behera
Sanat Behera CEO & Co-founder, Stethaim & Clinqo

"I have taught Nishkarsh in multiple courses and mentored him as his faculty advisor. He consistently demonstrates strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and clarity in problem-solving. He applies concepts beyond coursework, responds well to feedback, and shows maturity and ownership in his work. I recommend him for design internships and roles that value disciplined thinking and initiative."

Dr. Mohit Lal
Dr. Mohit Lal Prof. NIT Rourkela

"Nishkarsh brings a rare level of ownership to UI and UX. He goes far beyond designing screens, deeply understanding the product, users, and business goals before making decisions. Every choice is research backed, thoughtful, and intentional. He consistently brings clarity to complex problems and treats every project like it is his own. If you want someone who truly cares about outcomes, not just visuals, Nishkarsh is a strong addition to any team."

Ashutosh Dwivedi
Ashutosh Dwivedi CEO, Devlogs

"He looks beyond surface level visuals, asks meaningful questions, and makes decisions rooted in real user needs. His eye for detail and ability to simplify complex ideas result in clear, intuitive experiences that add real value to any team."

Teena Tomy
Teena Tomy Senior Interaction Designer

"Nish is a thoughtful designer who not only cares about users but also understands business revenue. What truly makes him unique is his speed paired with clarity. He moves fast without losing depth, making smart tradeoffs and turning ideas into usable outcomes quickly."

Sanat Behera
Sanat Behera CEO & Co-founder, Stethaim & Clinqo

"Nishkarsh brings a rare level of ownership to UI and UX. He goes far beyond designing screens, deeply understanding the product, users, and business goals before making decisions. Every choice is research backed, thoughtful, and intentional. He consistently brings clarity to complex problems and treats every project like it is his own. If you want someone who truly cares about outcomes, not just visuals, Nishkarsh is a strong addition to any team."

Ashutosh Dwivedi
Ashutosh Dwivedi CEO, Devlogs

"He looks beyond surface level visuals, asks meaningful questions, and makes decisions rooted in real user needs. His eye for detail and ability to simplify complex ideas result in clear, intuitive experiences that add real value to any team."

Teena Tomy
Teena Tomy Senior Interaction Designer

"Nish is a thoughtful designer who not only cares about users but also understands business revenue. What truly makes him unique is his speed paired with clarity. He moves fast without losing depth, making smart tradeoffs and turning ideas into usable outcomes quickly."

Sanat Behera
Sanat Behera CEO & Co-founder, Stethaim & Clinqo

"I have taught Nishkarsh in multiple courses and mentored him as his faculty advisor. He consistently demonstrates strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and clarity in problem-solving. He applies concepts beyond coursework, responds well to feedback, and shows maturity and ownership in his work. I recommend him for design internships and roles that value disciplined thinking and initiative."

Dr. Mohit Lal
Dr. Mohit Lal Prof. NIT Rourkela