User Experience Designer
Experience
April 2018
Designed and installed a wind phone at the Reimagine End of life Event, San Francisco
March 2018
DEFY VENTURES
Coach/ volunteer at Defy Ventures, Business Coaching Night
August 2017 - Present
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, SAN FRANCISCO
Master in Interaction Design from California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
March 2017 - August 2017
ACCENTURE, INDIA
Design ManageR, Design Thinking consultants team
Introducing design thinking methodologies and frameworks within BTG.
Addressed Technology and business challenges for Accenture clientele using design methodologies.
Designed customized frameworks, templates and workshops to help make onshore teams self- sufficient in applying design methodologies.
Framed concrete solutions and viable offerings based on ideas exchanged during the workshops.
Developed animated videos to convey ideas and solutions designed.
June 2016 - March 2017
INNOVATION AND DESIGN CENTER, GODREJ, INDIA
INNOVATION AND DESIGN CENTER, GODREJ, INDIA
Designer, Innovation culture and insights team
Workshop design - Introduction to Innovation in corporate finance.
Business Model designing for integrated offering from the house of Godrej for ‘Design and build’ construction segment.
Preliminary research for Project ‘Teerandazi’ to study people's daily routine, lifestyle, environments and understand the pain points to see if a positive intervention can be made via technology.
Studied user behaviors and perception around making green choices for Project “Powering Life”, observed usage and buying patterns around batteries and products, and explored new opportunities to increase adoption of rechargeable batteries.
Defined attributes and iconic elements as part of brand analysis project for Godrej to help translate new designs to establish an emotional connection with users.
March 2014- May 2016
SECURITY SOLUTIONS GROUP, GODREJ, INDIA
Assistant design manager, Innovation, and New product Development team
Developed product portfolio ‘for jewelers market.
Designed exhibition for Board of Directors showcasing integrated offerings.
Created visual language project for institutional products.
Designed research and strategy study project for ‘ financial Inclusion in rural India.
Designed customized bank lockers for kids ina global indoor theme park designed to enhance their social and cognitive skills.
JULY 2011 (6 WEEKS)
DESIGN DIRECTIONS, INDIA
Internship with a design consultancy in Pune, India
Designed roto-molded outdoor furniture for kids
Designed handles and accessories for a cookware range
Designed overhead water tanks for a local manufacturer
March 2013 - March 2014
SECURITY SOLUTIONS GROUP, GODREJ, INDIA
Graduate design trainee
Designing valuable locker storage solutions for banks and private vaults
Vital, Providing accessible and affordable primary healthcare solution for urban slum dwellers
CASE STUDIES
Vital
Agronomics
Tarang
P - Dexa
Seek
CONTACT
If you are interested in my work, have an opportunity to discuss or just want to say hello! please contact me via any medium that suits you.
Tel: 1-510 709 7812
User Archetypes
Efficient user
I want to get my food quickly. I’ve been here before, and I know what I want.
Inspire me
I don’t know what I want to order. I need you to inspire me to decide what I should eat.
Perfect meal
I have particular taste, and I love to customize all my meals.
