Sep 2016 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Noida Area, India

• Handling Industrial Design function in India Design team. ID function consists of 1. ID - takes care of form, 2.CMF - color, material, finishes and 3. UX/UI of a device. India ID Team controls design of Lava Products being developed in China at their in-house and ODM facilities.
• In order to begin 'Design in India', first 7 months were spent in Shenzhen to develop a team of designers for Make in India initiative.
• http://www.tele.net.in/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=22972:lava-plans-to-invest-rs-26-billion-for-manufacturing-in-india-launches-design-in-india-initiative&Itemid=39

Oct 2014 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Noida

• + Handling Small Domestic Appliances & Air Coolers.
• + Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed design drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design equipment.
• + Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• + Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform to customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
• + Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.
• + Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
• + Investigate product characteristics such as the product's safety and handling qualities, its market appeal, how efficiently it can be produced, and ways of distributing, using and maintaining it.

Apr 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune

• + Collecting specifications from the client for the product with the help of questionnaires and participating in new product planning or market research, including studying the potential need for new products.
• + Preparing sketches of ideas or blueprints, using mind maps, mood boards, or computer-aided design equipment and Modifying and refining designs, after democratic selection, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends and .
• + Evaluating the feasibility of the design, directing and coordinating the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches using the science of ergonomics.
• + Confer with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• + Design graphic material for use as ornamentation, illustration, or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.

Aug 2011 – Mar 2012 · 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. Armstrong makes cabinetry for single-family and multi-family builders and remodelers.
• Armstrong has recently introduced their Architectural Specialties products, which is premium product range by the Armstrong in the construction business.
• Designation: Industrial designer
• Job responsibilities:
• + Providing customized solutions to clients for their specific plan layouts. Includes, customizing ceiling drop profiles like pelmets and axioms. Play with the standard tiles in order to make them compatible with the given space.
• + Develop manufacturing procedures and monitor the manufacturers of their designs in a factory to improve operations and product quality.
• + Research production specifications, costs, production materials and manufacturing methods, and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.
• + Participate in new product planning and market research, including studying the potential need for new products. With the introduction of Architectural Specialties product, new premium product launch has been considered the priority.

Jul 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida

• Handled Fan Division in which product range consists of TPW Fans (Table,Pedestal & Wall) and geysers.Proud to be the creator of Havells Nicola, one of the best selling ceiling fan till date.
• Designation: Product Designer
• Job Responsibilities:
• Handled Fan Division in which product range consists of TPW Fans (Table, Pedestal & Wall) and geysers.
• + Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design equipment.
• + Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• + Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform to customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
• + Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.
• + Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
• + Investigate product characteristics such as the product's safety and handling qualities, its market appeal, how efficiently it can be produced, and ways of distributing, using and maintaining it.

Nov 2009 – Dec 2009 · 1 mo · Darmstadt Area, Germany

• Program to co-work with German counterparts on Gesture Based Interface for ATC - Air Traffic Control and alike systems. Research revolved around developing universal gestures to nullify human errors during operations on gesture critical interface.

Aug 2008 – Jun 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos · Jabalpur