Aditi Kedia

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India7 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of innovative design studio Thought & Found
Expert in blending traditional crafts with modern design
Extensive international experience in product design

Stackforce AI infers this person is a product design expert with a strong focus on sustainable and culturally sensitive design solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignProduct DevelopmentIndustrial Design

Other Skills

SourcingNegotiationCollaborationMarket ResearchCreative StrategyLeadershipResearchRevalu Material Cloud

About

As the founder and lead designer of Thought & Found, I provide product design and development solutions for various clients and projects. I am passionate about creating products that improve people's everyday lives, and I specialize in developing innovative and strategic products that are truly meaningful to people. With a background in industrial and product design from Pratt Institute, I have worked for brands in the home goods and furnishings industry in America, Australia, and India. I have designed luxury tableware, baby, and pet products, as well as sourced and developed new products from manufacturers. As a global citizen raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and having lived and worked in New York, Delhi, and Mumbai, I bring a unique perspective and cultural sensitivity to my work. My goal is to use my skills and experience to create products that are not only beautiful, but also functional, sustainable, and accessible.

Experience

Mana collective

Co-Founder

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Mana Collective - Where South Asian Craft meets new Perspective
We work with age old crafts, local artisans from around South Asia and revive the crafts by incorporating them in 21st century designs. Our introductory collection is Dhyan Collection—a celebration of Nepali craftsmanship. The collection is a blend between tradition and contemporary world, embodying centuries of artisanal knowledge, dedication, and the pure art of making. These pieces are more than objects; they are beautifully crafted narratives waiting to be treasured.

Thought & found

Founder

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

www.thought-found.com
Currently working on various product design and development projects.

Product DesignProduct Development

Art and cook

Product Manager (India)

Apr 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · India

Took care of Art and Cook's complete sourcing and product development operations in India. Developed relations with manufacturers, surveyed potential manufacturing partners, and conducted product price negotiations.
Identified new product opportunities, trend insights, and inspiration for future developments.
Coordinated with manufacturers to ensure deadlines are met and logistics are smooth.

SourcingProduct DevelopmentNegotiation

Shaze luxury retail pvt. ltd.

Industrial Designer

Oct 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Designed luxury tableware, baby, and pet products from sketch to ﬁnal products based on brand DNA and consumer trends
Collaborated with the production team and factories to ensure the successful execution of new designs.
Took a self-initiated advance course on grasshopper to achieve complex patterns on glassware and other designed goods.

Industrial DesignCollaboration

Art and cook

Industrial Designer

May 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · New York City Metropolitan Area

Designed tableware and kitchenware collections by deﬁning collection DNA and product assortments based on consumer research.
Developed new products based on industry trends, cost targets, material quality, legal requirements, and branding guidelines.

Product DesignMarket Research