
Timeline
About me
Product Designer | Ex-Rakuten | Neurodivergent
Education

Carmel high school
2002 - 2012High school diploma general science, social science, computer science, mathematics, english, sanskrit, kannada a+Activities and Societies: School Sports Captain, Athletics, Swimming, Throwball, Fine Arts, Cultural Activities

University of cambridge
2024 - 2024Human computer interaction (hci) for ai systems design
National institute of fashion technology, india
2014 - 2018B.des in design (knitwear design) knitwear design and technology cgpa 8.76Activities and Societies: Photography, Freelancing, Grafitti Art, Styling, Sports, Swatch Bharat, Volunteering. Fashion Art and Illustration, Textile Sciences, Garment Construction, Pattern Making for Knits, Computerized Flat and Circular Knitting, Computerized Flat Knitting, Trends and Forecasting, Design Process, Design Research, Quality Assurance, Knitwear Production and Planning, Photography, Styling, Merchandising and Marketing, and more.
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National college, jayanagar, bangalore-82(autonomous)
2012 - 2014Pre-university graduate physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, english, sanskritActivities and Societies: Athletics, Swimming, NCC, Theater Arts, Debate, and Paper Presentations.

Schweizerische textilfachschule stf
2017 - 2017Student exchange programme fashion business management, garment and fashion construction, innovation in textiles 8 cpActivities and Societies: Excursions, Travelling and Presentations. Strategic Sourcing, Conflict Management, Innovative & Functional materials (Fibres/ Yarns), Innovative Design Tools and Inkjet Printing Workshop, Anthropometry, Body Dimensions and Size Labeling, Innovation Sales Solution, Mass Customization and Body Scanning, Analysis of sales practice, Pattern Making, Prototyping, Fitting, Innovative Technologies theory and practice, Swiss Fashion & Lifestyle Brands, and Excursions.
Experience

National cadet corps
Sept 2012 - Apr 2014Lance corporal- Development of character, discipline, leadership, the spirit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service.- To attend NCC camps where I was trained in the services of parades and military training in small arms.- To provide some effective social service towards the citizens of the country through community development activities with the aim of absorbing amongst cadets, selfless service toward the society, importance of self-help, need to protect the environment and to assist weaker sections of the society towards their uplift. - To participate and represent that Battalion, Group and the Nation in major camps such as RDC, TSC, NIC and YEP. Show less

Decathlon sports india
Dec 2014 - Feb 2015Marketing intern
Arvind fashions limited
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017Intern at arrow sport• Studied the fashion forecast for Spring Summer 2018 along with a market study to understand the brand’s competitors and to analyze the needs of the consumers.• Developed a concept for Spring Summer 2018 and develop a range of Polo neck T-Shirts for men based on the concept, forecast and market understanding.• Striper, Fabric and Print explorations for the range creation.• Development and sampling of 5 Graphic Printed Polo Neck T-shirts.

Aditya birla fashion and retail ltd.
Dec 2017 - May 2018Intern at allen solly• Studied the fashion forecast for Spring Summer 2019 along with a market study of domestic and international brand competitors and to analyze the needs of the consumers through a survey.• Developed a concept for Spring Summer 2019 and develop 2 collections of Graphic printed T-Shirts for men after conceptualizing and range building.• Fabric, washes and Print explorations for the range creation.• Development and sampling of 2 collections of Graphic Printed Crew Neck T-shirts. Show less

Oh! intimate apparel
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019Lingerie designer• Research and development of designs and organic fabric structures that can enhance comfort, breathability, and softness of lingerie for breast cancer patients, while also developing substitutes for elastics and other non-biodegradable elements in the lingerie.• Involved in prototype development and testing along with designing collaterals and pitch presentations for competitions, investors, marketing and funds raising campaigns.

Skiskin
Jun 2019 - Mar 2022Co-founder & chief design officer• Conducted extensive research and documented trends and forecasts for various Korean and Japanese skincare products, with a vision to introduce them to the Indian market. The team received valuable support from JETRO to connect with Japanese skincare brands, which helped advance our marketing and sales goals. This effort involved analyzing consumer behavior and preferences, identifying key product features and benefits, and developing a go-to-market strategy that meets the unique needs of Indian consumers.• Built a core team of professionals in design, marketing, sales, and customer support to develop a robust platform that delivers a high-quality customer experience. This team's efforts have been critical to driving growth and profitability in the highly competitive skincare ecommerce industry in India.• Created a strong brand identity and designed compelling collaterals for social media, promotion, and advertising content to attract new customers and build brand awareness. These efforts have helped position the company as a leader in the skincare ecommerce space in India.• Designed and launched a modern, user-friendly ecommerce website that provides a seamless experience for customers to browse, purchase, and review products. This platform's design is optimized for the Indian market, ensuring that it meets the unique needs and preferences of Indian consumers.Overall, these efforts have helped the skincare ecommerce business successfully penetrate the Indian market, drive sales growth, and build a loyal customer base. By leveraging the unique features and benefits of Korean and Japanese skincare products, the business is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality skincare products in India. Show less

S20.ai
Feb 2021 - Sept 2022Ux designer• Conducted user research, defined user flows, and created wireframes to design a modern and user-friendly website that provides a seamless experience for the users.• Designed an enterprise no-code application platform for the recommence industry that streamlines the buying and selling process for both customers and business leads. This innovative solution provides a more efficient and effective way for users to access critical information and complete transactions with ease.• Designed engaging marketing materials such as brochures, email templates, and other promotional tools to showcase the company's value proposition and attract potential customers. These materials highlight the unique features and benefits of the company's offerings and demonstrate its commitment to providing a high-quality customer experience. Show less

Rakuten india
Mar 2021 - Jan 2024• Working on Generative AI and Annotation products for the Catalog team• Leading the design efforts for Rakuten India’s very first B2B SAAS products - Application Observability, Data Observability, Cognitive AI and Test Acceleration Platform, while working closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment. • Working to solve the Data Visualisation challenges to deliver a self-serviceable and intuitive UX for technical solutions such as Application Observability, Test Acceleration Platform and Cognitive AI within SixthSense. • Led initiatives from UX team to contribute to Brand’s visual language such as icon library that gets actively used by Rakuten Global teams. Show less Worked on diverse projects while actively collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders during my traineeship at Rakuten India: • Designed Rakuten Taiwan’s Merchant Central from initial idea to implementation, a centralised platform to generate and visualise actionable insights about merchants on Rakuten Taiwan Ichiba’s e-commerce platform. Later conducted user interviews, research and usability checks. • Contributed to Web Data Intelligence platform designs for Price Intelligence, Product Bundling, Product Knowledge Graph and Voice of Customer. Received SPOT award for quick delivery and excellent user experience. The project went on to win an award for Best Project within Rakuten India, UX being a major contributor to its success. • As part of my initiatives for Knowledge Management, I designed the early stage wireframes for ‘My Rakuten’ – a platform to connect all Rakuten employees globally, create knowledge repositories, improve knowledge access, promote knowledge sharing networking within the organisation. Show less
Associate Interaction Designer
Mar 2022 - Jan 2024Trainee Consultant
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
Licenses & Certifications
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Disrupting the entrepreneurial dna: startup marathon
Indian women institutional leagueJan 2021 
Fundamentals of digital marketing
GoogleMar 2021- View certificate

Mental health effects of the covid-19 pandemic
Harvard medical schoolSept 2020 
B - certificate
National cadet corpsMar 2013- View certificate

Mental health first aid course for suicide prevention
Mhfa indiaOct 2020 - View certificate

Membership certificate
The interaction design foundationFeb 2023 - View certificate

Entrepreneurship in emerging economies
Harvard business schoolOct 2020 - View certificate

Google analytics for beginners - certificate of completion
GoogleAug 2020 - View certificate

Certification program in soft and hard skills development
Tata consultancy servicesApr 2020 
C - certificate
National cadet corpsFeb 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Chandana HSpot Award Rakuten, India May 2021
- Awarded to Chandana HExtraordinary Service Award NIFT, Bangalore Jun 2018
- Awarded to Chandana HMeritorious Award NIFT, Bangalore Jun 2018
- Awarded to Chandana HChief Minister's Commendation Certificate NCC, India Jan 2014
Volunteer Experience
Research Volunteer
Issued by Zooniverse on Sept 2021
Associated with Chandana HVisual Designer
Issued by UMO.DESIGN on Aug 2021
Associated with Chandana HMember
Issued by Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) on Mar 2023
Associated with Chandana H
Languages
- enEnglish
- kaKannada
- hiHindi
- teTelugu
- jaJapanese
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