--- Hello, I'm Dhruv. I carry many labels — father, husband, designer, builder, absurdist — but these days, I try not to cling too tightly to any of them. Professionally, the main thread in my career has been building [Obvious](https://obvious.in) — a product and design consultancy that helped some of India’s most dynamic startups get off the ground. After more than a decade of shaping products and teams, Obvious was acquired by [PhonePe](https://www.phonepe.com/) in early 2024, where I now head design for their new apps. I live in Bangalore with my wife, toddler son, two cats, and over a hundred plants. I love making things — whether it's building products or tending to my garden. I also enjoy working out and spending time in long meditations. And depending on the time of day, you'll find me savouring either a great cup of coffee or a dram of good whiskey — for which I'm always looking for good company. You can find me here 👇 [Email](mailto:[email protected]) | [Twitter](https://x.com/_droov) | [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvsaxena1/)