Sneha Navindgikar

Experience

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  The Manchester Metropolitan University

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Live Collaborative Project - Packaging Design

  - Selected as one of the top 25 students in the class to collaborate with students from Manchester Metropolitan University.- Engaged in an exchange of diverse design thinking approaches, sharing ideas and perspectives across cultures.- Learned directly from industry experts, including James Hill from Huhtamaki Global Packaging Design.- Explored the impact of cultural dynamics on design thinking, execution, and packaging requirements.- Gained valuable insights into how regional influences shape design solutions for global markets, broadening my perspective on the packaging industry. Show less

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  CRiEYA Pre-Incubation and Incubation Hub

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Product Designer

  As a product design apprentice for CRIEYA, I worked on the project, "Cuffless BP Measurement". My roles and responsibilities included -• Information Collection / Data collection• Design and Development• Prototype Development and Testing• Wireframing• Colour, Material and Finish (CMF)• Project Specifications and Branding• Project Documentation

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  Titan Company Limited x MIT Institute of Design

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  CMF Design Research Intern

  I worked on MIT Institute of Design, Pune - TITAN Company Limited, Banglore Collaborative CMF Design Project.• The brief of the project was "To design CMF for Table Clock taking inspiration from Indian Craft." • I was involved in the CMF Variant Creation Phase.

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  KUE

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Product Design Intern

  My roles and responsibilities during this internship included - • Design and enhancement of various components used in KUE's proprietary bionic wearable technology. • Creation of various rapid prototypes for development of the product and one functional prototype of the product. • Development of Packaging concepts and other collaterals

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  Anatomech

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Product Design Intern

  My roles and responsibilities during this internship included - • Design and enhancement of various components used in Anatomech's proprietary bionic wearable technology. • Creation of various rapid prototypes for development of the product and one functional prototype of the product. • Development of Packaging concepts and other collaterals.

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  Tata Elxsi

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Industrial Design Intern

  In my role, I am involved in designing packaging for top Indian FMCG brands, creating visually striking solutions aligned with each brand's identity. I also craft engaging presentations that unveil the stories behind our designs, emphasizing strategic thinking. Additionally, I have learned to produce digital renders of FMCG products, enhancing their appeal through color, material, and finish.

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  Freelance

  Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

  Freelance Designer

  Developed concept sketches, CAD models, and high-quality renders for various product design projects. Worked closely with clients to refine ideas and deliver innovative designs. Strengthened skills in design thinking, sketching, 2D rendering, 3D modeling, and visualization.

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  Ransh Innovations Private Limited

  Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

  Design Intern

  Till the completion of my 6-week internship on 11th November 2024 at Ransh Innovations Pvt. Ltd. as a Product Design Intern, I contributed to designing the interface for an upcoming sports platform, tailored for both viewers and admins managing live match data. Additionally, I gained valuable insights from working in the ed-tech domain. My key learnings and contributions include:Product Architecture: Designed scalable systems connecting user-facing interfaces with live data management.Wireframing and Digital Screens: Created wireframes and multiple interactive digital screens for seamless user interactions.Competitive Benchmarking: Researched sports and ed-tech platforms to identify gaps and implement innovative solutions.User Psychology: Enhanced my understanding of user behavior to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.Design Systems: Applied design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across platforms.This internship was an enriching experience, allowing me to strengthen my skills in research, system design, and creating user-centered solutions across diverse domains. Show less