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Research-Led Product Designer | Trend Forecasting | Innovation | Visual Associate designer | NID Alumni (lifestyle accessory design | M.des)

About

“I research what customers and markets are moving towards, then use that research to create product ideas, visuals, samples, and stories that can become real products.” Research-led Product Designer with a background in Fine Arts and Lifestyle Accessory Design, currently working with Gala Group India in the home fragrance category.My work focuses on studying market trends, consumer behavior, materials, colors, forms, and lifestyle shifts, and translating those insights into commercially relevant product ideas for candles, diffusers, and home lifestyle products. My workflow combines hands-on design thinking with tools such as Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Miro, ChatGPT, Mid-journey, and Gemini to support research, ideation, visualisation, and presentation.

Location

Thoothukudi

AI stack

antigravity

cursor

Work experience

Design & Marketing at Gala Group India, May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos, India, Develop SS and AW product collections by studying global trend reports and translating insights into detailed CAD designs. Create trend-led, seasonally relevant products for the US and UK markets while collaborating with clients to understand briefs and develop aligned product proposals.

Visual Associate designer at Aurus Fine Jewels, Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 · 2 mos, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Jewelry designer at Aurus Fine Jewels, Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 · 9 mos, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, "During my 8 Months internship at MOI by Aurus, I had the opportunity to work on projects from conceptualization to the final making of fine jewelry. My role involved exploring and designing utilitarian jewelry, drawing inspiration from the rich history of such pieces, and understanding how functionality can merge with luxury. I gained in-depth knowledge of fine jewelry craftsmanship, including the intricate work involved in selecting and setting gemstones. This experience honed my skills in creating jewelry that not only showcases beauty but also serves practical purposes, aligning with the evolving demands of modern consumers."

Education

Master's degree, Lifestyle accessory design, National Institute of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Painting, University of Allahabad