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Akash Tomar

Product and Furniture Designer

Bengaluru

7+ years of work experience

WeWork India
Oct 20251 yrPresent

WeWork India
Feb 20232 yrs 10 mosNov 2025

Greater Bengaluru Area

Design Innovation & Portfolio Growth: Designed & developed 48+ new furniture pieces, including 17+ bespoke designs, reducing consultant reliance and elevating build quality. Introduced prefab standards for Phonebooth, Printing Nook, AV Unit, and Snack Point, achieving 37–56% cost savings. Redesigned the Office Desk (4x2ft) used in 18,764 units, improving aesthetics and wire management. Financial & Operational Impact: Achieved significant cost optimization through design innovation, including ₹8,000 savings per meeting table, 36.17% cheaper Prefab Nook, and major reductions on Ambry Console (38.8%), Numero Executive Table (37.45%) and Gildas Chair (32%) via multi-vendor coordination. Supply Chain & Process Excellence: Enhanced efficiency with the Cost Bifurcation Tool and Vendor Scorecard (11-site audits), analyzed 25+ furniture categories for forecasting, onboarded 6 new vendors, catalogued 136 items, and updated 150+ drawings for accuracy and standardization.
Aug 20228 mosMar 2023

India

At Akato Design, we craft a unique language for product design, one that reimagines and elevates the user experience. Each creation we bring to life is a masterpiece, embodying the harmony of simplicity and functionality. Guided by a philosophy that beauty lies in the details, we pour meticulous care into every aspect of our designs. Our ultimate goal is to spark joy, instill contentment, and inspire pride in those who use our products, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences.
Engram
Jan 20211 yr 10 mosOct 2022

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

In charge of design and production of premium, all natural materials architectural hardwares.
Engram
Sep 20205 mosJan 2021

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Josmo India
Mar 20191 yr 4 mosJun 2020

Partnered with Anjali Mody to create distinctive furniture and lighting, producing detailed technical drawings for manufacturing. Developed an extensive furniture collection inspired by Memphis design movement.

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Education

bachelor in design, Industrial and Product Design

NIFT hyd

20114 yrs2015
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad

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Headline

Product and Furniture Designer

About

Seasoned Product Design Leader with over a decade of experience driving end-to-end product development across premium furniture, hardware, and lighting. Skilled in merging creativity with precision to deliver scalable, sustainable, and cost-optimized design solutions achieving up to 55.7% efficiency gains. A NIFT Hyderabad graduate in Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design, He brings a deep understanding of materials, manufacturing, and design thinking to every project. Guided by curiosity and innovation, I strive to create timeless designs that blend functionality, emotion, and craftsmanship.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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notion

Work experience

Assistant Manager, Product Designer at WeWork India, Oct 2025 - Present · 1 yr

Sr. Lead, Product Designer (Standards and Innovation) at WeWork India, Feb 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Design Innovation & Portfolio Growth: Designed & developed 48+ new furniture pieces, including 17+ bespoke designs, reducing consultant reliance and elevating build quality. Introduced prefab standards for Phonebooth, Printing Nook, AV Unit, and Snack Point, achieving 37–56% cost savings. Redesigned the Office Desk (4x2ft) used in 18,764 units, improving aesthetics and wire management. Financial & Operational Impact: Achieved significant cost optimization through design innovation, including ₹8,000 savings per meeting table, 36.17% cheaper Prefab Nook, and major reductions on Ambry Console (38.8%), Numero Executive Table (37.45%) and Gildas Chair (32%) via multi-vendor coordination. Supply Chain & Process Excellence: Enhanced efficiency with the Cost Bifurcation Tool and Vendor Scorecard (11-site audits), analyzed 25+ furniture categories for forecasting, onboarded 6 new vendors, catalogued 136 items, and updated 150+ drawings for accuracy and standardization.

Creative Director at Akato design, Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 · 8 mos, India, At Akato Design, we craft a unique language for product design, one that reimagines and elevates the user experience. Each creation we bring to life is a masterpiece, embodying the harmony of simplicity and functionality. Guided by a philosophy that beauty lies in the details, we pour meticulous care into every aspect of our designs. Our ultimate goal is to spark joy, instill contentment, and inspire pride in those who use our products, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences.

Head of Design and Development at Engram, Jan 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, In charge of design and production of premium, all natural materials architectural hardwares.

Product Designer at Engram, Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 · 5 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Senior Product Designer at Josmo India, Mar 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos, Partnered with Anjali Mody to create distinctive furniture and lighting, producing detailed technical drawings for manufacturing. Developed an extensive furniture collection inspired by Memphis design movement.

Education

bachelor in design, Industrial and Product Design, NIFT hyd

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad