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Rajiv Kakati

Rajiv Kakati

Founder & Director of UX at Yellowchalk

Bengaluru, India
Joined February 2026

Summary

Founder and UX leader: Rajiv co-founded Yellowchalk in 2015 and serves as the studio's UX lead, positioning the agency to deliver end-to-end product design and UX strategy for startups and larger clients. yellowchalk+2
Recognized agency builder: Under Rajiv's leadership Yellowchalk has received industry recognition (for example Clutch's India Leaders 2022), and the studio showcases an expanding portfolio of client work across fintech, enterprise and consumer products. yellowchalk+2
Design-driven personal life and cultural roots: Rajiv and his partner (co-founder Pooja Dihingia) integrate design sensibilities into their home life; media features of their Bengaluru home highlight connections to their Assamese heritage and a strong personal interest in curated, artful interiors. vogue+1
Hands-on studio operator: Rajiv is presented as a hands-on practitioner and company spokesperson who contributes to Yellowchalk's public communications and client-facing work, reflecting both design practice and agency leadership roles. yellowchalk+2

Work

Hobbies

Pet owner (keeps Shih Tzu dogs); company culture emphasizes love of pets. yellowchalk+1