May 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• Department of Design

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• "The Curious Observer" by Paul Sandip is an illustrated visual column reflecting design insights through wit and observation.

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

• BW Business World is among India's largest and most respected business magazines. As a guest author, I share insights on the transformative power of design and innovation in business. I explore how strategic creativity drives growth, shapes brands and creates competitive advantage. Through real-world examples and fresh perspectives, I illuminate the vital role of design in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

• The Design Masterprize Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, USA stands as a pinnacle of design achievement, committed to promoting global excellence in the field of Product, Graphics & Communications Design.
• Honored to be a part of the jury panel. The evaluation relies on their esteemed panel of industry experts from around the world. These distinguished jurors come from various design fields, bringing extensive knowledge and experience. The jury includes prominent figures in product design, communication, and graphic design, such as art and creative directors, curators, publishers, and other influential professionals.

Aug 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · India

• Designed a new range of products.

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Created New IP's for Rim Locks and Digital Door Locks.
• Kratos Series of Rim Locks launched in June 2024
• Currently working on a new line of products!

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 11 mos

• Designed the Packaging Identity for the architectural hardware products launched under a new brand AIDO XLC

Dec 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

• Chairperson Corporate Advisory Board, LPU School of Design

Dec 2021 – May 2022 · 5 mos · Mumbai

• 1) Designed the memento for Sony LIV webseries Rocket Boys.
• 2) Conceptualized a Gratitude Memento to commemorate 2nd Anniversary Celebration of Sony LIV.

Apr 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Designed a range of Semi Automatic Washing Machines.

Aug 2018 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · India

• 2021: Keynote Speaker & Moderator for virtual event "Lets Make Genius Real"
• 2019: Mentor for Dell Designathon 3.0
• 2018 : Speaker on Design Thinking | Mentor & Jury for Dell Designathon 2.0 | Featured in Design Hero Film

Jun 2016 – Jul 2016 · 1 mo · India · Remote

• Full page article on Design and Innovation

Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 · 5 yrs · Delhi, India

• Designed Modular Switches & Accessories + Air Coolers

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos · Delhi, India

• Have designed diagnostic intrument, sensor and device enclosure for the Indian Rural Health sector in association with an inventor at Public Health Foundation of India. Have also provided prototyping support to create "proof of concept" or MVP to carry out real time field testing of the concept. Identified a competent manufacturer to mass produce the products. The final products achieved the desired function and also met highly stringent quality parameters within frugal costs.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr

• Kmart Australia Limited is an Australian-based chain of affordable retail stores owned by Wesfarmers. The company operates 234 stores across Australia and New Zealand consisting of 209 stores in Australia and 25 stores in New Zealand, with its head office located in Mulgrave, Melbourne. In 2016, I was commissioned by Kmart to design a collection of extremely affordable yet stylish daily use products.

Jul 2014 – Sep 2024 · 10 yrs 2 mos · India

• 1) TEDx Hewlett Packard, Bangalore 23.07.2014
• 2) TEDx ICEM, Pune 16.03.2019
• 3) TEDx Pune, Cummins 10.08.2019
• 4) TEDx SCMS, Pune 20.09.2024

Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 · 4 yrs · Noida

• Designed Modular Switches & Accessories , Bells, Multiplug, Spike Guards, Flex Boxes, Distribution Boards and Geyser.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr

• MERCK Ltd, a global leader in performance materials and special effect pigments wanted to showcase their specialty pigments to the furniture industry. MERCK approached me to collaborate with them and conceptualize a piece of furniture that would immediately catch the attention of the trade. ZERO was produced by Paul Studio in 2013 as limited edition kids furniture collection and has received a lot of media attention since then, making the desired impact by the brand to promote application of their pigments in several manufacturing industries across India.

Apr 2010 – May 2010 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad

• Creative Methods

Jan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Red Dot Award winning Design & Innovation Consultants
• www.paulstudio.in
• PAUL STUDIO has designed over 1000+ Products & Toys which are successfully selling in the Indian / Global market. Our clients include Orient, Havells, Dormakaba, KinderJoy, Sony, Disney, ITC, GM Modular, Halonix, Polycab, PHFI, EBTL and many more. We have designed products in a diverse range of industries including Consumer Electronics, Internet Of Things (IOT), Medical Devices, Home / Kitchen Appliances, Electrical Accessories, Lighting, Kitchenware, Houseware, Molded Furniture, Architectural Hardware, Faucets, Infant products, Wood / Plastic/ Fabric Toys, Writing Instruments and Lifestyle Accessories.
• We are design & innovation consultants to MNC's, Startups, Entrepreneurs, MSMEs & Universities.
• CORE SERVICES:
• 1. CONCEPT DESIGN / NEW USP CREATION
• 2. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN / STYLING
• 3. PACKAGING DESIGN / PRODUCT GRAPHICS
• 4. PRODUCT VIDEOS [ 3D ANIMATION ]
• 5. Intellectual Property Creation and protection throught Patents & Design Registration
• ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
• 1. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
• 2. TOOLING & MOULDING CO-ORDINATION
• 3. NEW CMF (COLOR / MATERIAL / FINISH)
• ALLIED SERVICES:
• 1. RAPID PROTOTYPING / 3D PRINTING
• 2. AESTHETIC MOCK UP FOR EXHIBITIONS
• 3. BATCH / MASS MANUFACTURING LIAISON
• With our wide network of manufacturing partners we will help you find the right vendor to fulfill your low and high volume production requirements. We can help your “Make in India” dream come true!

Jan 2005 – Sep 2013 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Greater Noida

• Have designed and developed experimental, hence 'First in India' kind of projects in the following categories:
• A) Home Appliances
• Washing Machine
• Microwave Oven
• B) Living Electronics
• Split Air Conditioner
• Active Speakers / Woofer System
• Songstar : Karaoke
• Sound Focus LED TV
• Transform LED TV
• Floor Standing LED TV
• Monitor / Monitor TV
• DVD Player
• Tower CPU
• Enroute visited several Indian households across the country to unearth latent consumer needs. Converted insights into design opportunities and co-created products for global and local market with LG Design Center in Seoul. Managed completely new product developments with overseas vendors while co-working with R&D, Sales and Marketing counterparts...to create IMPACTful design.

Apr 2004 – Jun 2004 · 2 mos · Pune

• Designed a low cost / aesthetically pleasing "dry storage" pedastal for Direct Cool Refrigerator for 2 purposes:
• 1) To increase the height of the refrigerator for better accesability.
• 2) Create space for storing potatoes and onions.
• Product patented and made available in Indian market since 2005.

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr · Mumbai

• Designed the Best Selling Bulb Holder set, Angular Multiplug, Modular Switches & Accessories , Bells, Spike Guards, Flex Boxes and many more.

Feb 2001 – May 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos · Nagpur

• Mr. N.K.Nayak, Editor of Lokmat Times gave me the opportunity to start my own pocket cartoon column "Not as you see!" by Sandip
• As an editorial cartoonist, I drew cartoons that used to convey and question aspects of everyday life or current affairs in a national or international context.
• Launched in 1987, Lokmat Times is the English daily of Lokmat Group and is published from Aurangabad, Nagpur and Nashik.

Jan 2001 – Dec 2002 · 1 yr 11 mos · Nagpur

• Mr.Indraneel Mukherji gave me the opportunity to initiate a weekly pocket cartoon column called : "Did you say that!?" for the Nagpur edition of The Times of India Newspaper.

May 2000 – Jun 2000 · 1 mo · Kolkata

• Technical study of the Crompton ceiling / pedastal fans while pursuing B.E. Electrical.

Jan 2000 – Dec 2002 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Nagpur

• There were times when i spent day and night just observing people and their idiosyncrasies just to find inspiration for my comic strips. I am thankful to Dr. Sanjay Arora, Editor of "The Happening Nagpur", a monthly news and features magazine of Nagpur city, for providing me this platform.
• I got an opportunity to start two cartoon columns, "Nagtoons" and "Last Laugh" to express my observations from everyday life. I drew cartoons for THN between 2000 - 2002.

Jan 1999 – Dec 2001 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Nagpur

• Mr.Vijay Phanshikar, Editor of The Hitavada, a leading English Newspaper in Maharashtra gave me the opportunity to draw caricatures of celebrities from the fields of politics, arts, cinema and sports for their daily publications.

Jul 1997 – Dec 2001 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Kolkata

• The Statesman is an English daily newspaper founded in 1875 and published simultaneously in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri and Bhubaneswar. Ms. Swati Ghosh, Editor of the Voices section, gave me the first break into the world of professional cartooning. Had the opportunity to illustrate short stories written by me as well as other authors.

Jan 1997 – Jan 1997 · 0 mo · Kolkata Area, India

• Process study of extrusion molding technique to mass manufacture Disposable plastic pens.