Experience

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  Onida

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Industrial design intern

  Being my first exposure to the industry, this 6-week internship was full of learning. From understanding how teams work in a corporate set-up to designing cell-phones for the semi-urban market in India, to visiting Onida's TV manufacturing plant, everyday I learnt and tried something new!

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  Desmania design pvt. ltd.

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  Industrial design intern

  Held the position of Product Design Trainee during the course of my graduation project on Biomedical Equipment. During this time I worked on a wide variety of projects right from kitchen goods to FMCG to POS displays.

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  Dy works pvt. ltd., mumbai

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2013

  Industrial designer

  Worked on a variety of projects across some of the leading FMCG brands in India, primarily designing structural packaging. Worked in close integration with the brand and strategy team to ensure consistency of 3D design with the core brand identity.

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  Self-employed

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Industrial designer

  Worked on a variety of projects across FMCG, packaging design and retail displays.

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  Makewhale designs pvt. ltd.

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2017

  Industrial designer

  One of the founding members of a start-up providing customized jewelry and gifting solutions using 3D printing technology.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2021

  Sabbatical

  Unable to seek employment due to the absence of a work permit in the USA.Used this time to acquire skills to transition into UX.

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  Freelance

  Nov 2021 - now

  User experience designer