Hey there! I'm Arvind - a designer, engineer and strategist who loves to work between the industrial and digital, and the human and environmental.
I help organizations create sustainable products, services and experiences; using a research-led and prototyping-driven design process.
Design strategist at Big Dreams Studio since 2023. Graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a masters degree in industrial design (MID'23), and Symbiosis Institute of Technology with an an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering (B.Tech'19).
Previously worked with enterprises, startups, non-profits and educational institutions including Collins Aerospace, Xcimer Energy, Biodesign Challenge, Rhode Island Foundation, and IIT Bombay; across climate-tech, med-tech and public sectors.
Currently open to full-time and part-time positions in industrial design, UX/UI design and design strategy.
Capabilities
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Research Methods
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research
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Thematic Analysis and Data Visualization
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Analytical, Technical and Creative Writing
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Industrial Design
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Conceptualization and Product Sketching
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Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design
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3D CAD Modeling and Simulation
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Rapid Prototyping
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Workshop Operations on Wood and Metal
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3D Printing, CNC, Forming, Molding
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Circuit Design, Arduino, Basic Mechatronics
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Digital Experiences
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Customer Journey and Architecture
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Wireframing and User Interface Design
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Web and App Design and Development
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Engagement Strategy
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Participatory Workshops and Co-Creation
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Visioning, Positioning and Growth Strategy
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Storytelling and Visual Communications
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Sustainable Design
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Biomimicry and Nature-centered Design
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Biomaterials Design and Bio-Fabrication
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Lifecycle Mapping and System Modeling
Work
2023-Present
Mycotype Materials
Master's thesis, carbon capturing materials grown with waste and fungi.
Industrial Design
2024-25
Futures thinking and ecosystem research for sustainable blue economies.
Strategic Research
2025 (password required)
Rhode Island Foundation
Participatory design and cross-sector strategy for non-profits in RI.
Strategic Research
2023-25
Engagement strategy and website design to communicate clean fusion energy.
Experience Design
2024 (password required)
Qualitative market research and technology positioning in aviation.
Strategic Research
2024
Collins AIX ADAPT™
User experience and interface design for flight crew and passengers.
Experience Design
2022
Sustainable Futures
Curation, copywriting, spatial design, for the RISD x Hyundai exhibition.
Experience Design
2022
Seaweed Packaging
Bioplastic packaging made with algae for health and climate-conscious consumers.
Industrial Design
2019-20
Glaucoma Screener
Novel ophthalmic device for measuring intro-ocular pressure in patients.
Design Engineering
2018
Low-cost and high-quality lower-limb prosthesis for amputees.
Design Engineering
Articles
How Exploring Animal Senses Helps Us Understand Human Perception
Past, Present and Future of Seaweed Materials: An 'Abundant' Resource?
Measuring Brain Waves in Meditation: Fractal Pattern Visualization using VR
Sustainable Product & Service Design Strategies for a Circular Economy
