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 across scales; 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
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)
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
User experience and interface design for flight crew and passengers.
Experience Design
2022
Curation, copywriting, spatial design, for the RISD x Hyundai exhibition.
Experience Design
2022
Bioplastic packaging made with algae for health and climate-conscious consumers.
Industrial Design
2019-20
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
