[ a s t r o ]

Digital Storyteller. Web Designer. Graphic Designer Multimedia Swiss Army Knife

[about]

Hi! I'm Ro. Think of me as your multimedia swiss army knife. I'm super passionate about language, psychology, and technology; especially the fascinating intersections between them.

My work spans multiple fields. I've written for blogs, short films and games, designed websites, managed social media, and led peer support groups. My work lives and thrives in these intersections.

Whether you need compelling copy, a lightweight website, or eye-catching designs, I've got you covered.

[skills]

Writing

  • Copywriting – Crafting persuasive content that converts
  • SEO Optimization – Enhancing content discoverability
  • Narrative Design – Storytelling for games & interactive media
  • Literary Recognition – Novellas shortlisted at major literature festivals
  • Blog & Social Media Writing – Engaging digital audiences

Web Design

  • Lightweight Websites – Built with semantic HTML & CSS
  • WordPress – Customization & site management
  • Frameworks & Builders – Webflow, Wix, Bootstrap
  • Full Web Administration – From domain setup to deployment
  • Static Site Generators – Experience with Eleventy & Hugo

Creative

  • Image Editing – Proficient in GIMP & other tools
  • Audio & Video Editing – Experience with HitFilm & Audacity
  • Indie Game Development – Using Bitsy, Twine, GBStudio
  • Publication Design – Layouts with Scribus & InDesign

[showcase]

Astro's Lair

A blazing fast website. Fully responsive, made with accessibility in mind. The page is just 268.96KB in size!

Posters & Designs

A collection of my graphic design work including posters, flyers, and digital artwork.

Games and Web Experiences

Check out my hypertext poem, "Closets".

I also have several other proof of concepts on my itch.io.I'm also working on Figment, a tiny video game that happens to be a tie-in with my novel!

Finding Will

Finding Will is my current work-in-progress. It was a finalist at Bangalore Literature Festival's LitMart.

A book exploring the life of Will as he tries to navigate a world without his world. The book is a visceral punch to the gut at times, a warm hug, or even simultaneously both. The book alternates between rosy recollections of the past and the brutal, crushing present

Stay tuned for more!


[contact me]