School of Spatial &
Product Design
Janani Ganeshkumar
Janani is a product designer driven by empathy, sustainability and inclusive innovation.
Her design approach is an eloquent confluence of storytelling and human-centred research to create meaningful, accessible solutions for underrepresented communities. Janani thrives in multicultural environments, valuing diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration.
With a strong foundation in design strategy and a keen eye for detail, her work often bridges emotional resonance and functional impact. Janani's designs have been recognised through global collaborations and awards, and she continues to explore design as a tool for social change—uplifting voices, empowering users and creating with a conscience.
Work
Hapee – Because Nature Can't Wait
In developing nations, wheelchair users face an often overlooked issue: urinating hygienically, independently and with dignity during public outings, as public toilets are inaccessible and unsanitary. Hapee breaks that cycle.
Hapee is a dignified, affordable and reusable urination system that empowers wheelchair users to relieve themselves independently while seated—anytime, anywhere.
