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About
After graduating from Symbiosis International University with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering 2019, I split my time between being a lead designer and an entrepreneur. My work spanned across medical device innovation, 3D printing systems, UI/UX and software design, digital marketing and management.
Since 2021, I am exploring affordable solutions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. My grad thesis investigates a bio-design approach to materials and fabrication for a resilient future through meaningful human-nature connections. I'm currently working at the Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, Hyundai Research Studio and Co-Works Interdisciplinary Lab to further teach and learn regenerative design practices.
I've previously collaborated in projects with Google, Hyundai, IIT Bombay and SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, frequently getting insights from a network of artists, designers, scientists and engineers. My work has appeared in Design for Tomorrow: Volume III, Corona Design Challenge and World Intellectual Property Organization. And when I'm not designing, you'll find me honing my senses: photographing wildlife, composing music or cooking food!
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Education
Master of Industrial and Product Design · Rhode Island School of Design
2021-23, Providence, RI
Master’s Course, Energy and the Environment, Brown University
2022 · Providence, RI
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering), Symbiosis Institute of Technology
2015 - 2019 · Pune, India
Professional History
Curiosity Gym · Product Lead + Design Instructor
Mar 2020 - May 2021 · Mumbai
•Led industrial design & web design including fabrication of projects, exhibits, protective equipment; digital marketing campaigns that improved search rankings during the startup’s online pivot.
•Conducted online lectures, workshops and mentorships on design thinking, product design and innovation for 500+ students across prestigious schools and colleges including SPJIMR, BIS and ABWA.
Dimiour Design · Founder + Lead
Sep 2019 - Dec 2021 · Mumbai
•Launched a venture providing consultancy and services in industrial design, CAD, design for additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Completed 50+ projects, delivering 600+ parts to customers.
•Developed cloud and web systems for business operations, marketing, and sales. Formed and led a five-person team to explore the market, optimize processes and deploy new products.
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology · Freelancer
Jun 2019 - Sep 2019 · CSIR, Trivandrum
•Designed the spatial layout, 3D models and dashboard interface of an IoT-based SMART Foundry.
Biomedical Engineering & Technology Innovation Centre · Intern
Jan 2018 - June 2018 · IIT Bombay
•Developed and fabricated three medical devices that were tested in clinical trials - transfemoral prosthesis, heart valve surgery tool and glaucoma screening device.
IDC School of Design · Intern
Jun 2017- Jul 2017 · IIT Bombay
Built a lightweight, eco-friendly and local cane palanquin to reduce the load carried by pilgrim porters
Additonal Experience
Global Travel Course, Biodesign NYC · Teaching Assistant
Jan 2023 · Rhode Island School of Design
Brown RISD Innovation Community · Guest Speaker ‘Seaweed Structures’
Oct 2022 · Brown University + Rhode Island School of Design
Sustainable Futures Exhibition · Assistant Curator
Nov 2022 – Present · RISD X Hyundai Collaborative
Division of Architecture & Design · Environment, Sustainability, Climate Liaison
Oct 2022 – Present · Rhode Island School of Design
Co-Works Interdisciplinary Lab · Graduate Instructor
Aug 2022 – Present · Rhode Island School of Design
Hyundai Design Studio · Technical Assistant
Jan 2022 – May 2022 · RISD X Hyundai Collaborative
Edna Lawrence Nature Lab · Biomaterials Assistant
Jan 2022 – May 2022 · Rhode Island School of Design
Design X Health · Program Manager
Nov 2021 – Present · Brown University + Rhode Island School of Design
Teaching
Mycelium Molding Workshop
Biomaterial Training Sessions
eMedha Medical Device Hacakthon
Aditya Birla World Academy
Created and conducted a 3D Printing course for grades 8-10 over two semesters.
Cathedral and John Connon School
Created and conducted a Product Design course for grade 7-9.
Bombay International School
Created and conducted Product Design, 3D Prinitng, Architecture and Photography courses for grade 8.
SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
Guided the design thinking course projects for 70+ Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) students over a duration of 8 weeks / Feb 2021
Dimiour Design
Organized and conducted two workshops on Product Design, 3D Modeling and 3D Printing for 30+ interdisciplinary students and working professionals / June 2021
SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
Conducted a 3-day series of Product Design and 3D Printing workshops for 200+ Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) students / Feb 2021
Patents
Headgear Ophthalmic Device · Inventor
2020 · Symbiosis International University · IIT Bombay
International patent published #WO2020141499
Multi-Directional and Multi-Functional Lighting Assembly · Inventor
2020 · Dimiour Design
Indian patent filed #201921050663
Publications
Design for Tomorrow, Volume III · Author
2020 · IDC School of Design
Proceedings “Novel Head-Mounted Ophthalmic Device for Monitoring Glaucoma”
Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing · Author
Accepted 2022 · Curiosity Gym
Proceedings “Creator Ecosystems using 3D Printing in Digital Transformation of Education”
Awards and Honors
Somerson Sustainability Innovation Grant
2022-23 · Rhode Island School of Design, RI
Fred M Roddy Scholarship
2022 · Rhode Island School of Design, RI
RISD Fellowship 2021-22
2021-22 · Rhode Island School of Design, RI
RISD Fellowship 2022-23
2022-23 · Rhode Island School of Design, RI
Corona Design Challenge
2020 · IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
Most Distinguished Paper
2020 · International Conference on Research into Design
Indian Karting Championship
2019 · 8th out of 132 national teams for Go-kart racing
Limca National Record · Rubik’s Cubing
2013 · Most people solving within time (60s), IIT Bombay