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Industrial Design Leader | Design Educator | IITG’08 | Ex-Funskool - Head of creative design

About

Innovative Industrial Designer | Passionate Design Educator An accomplished industrial product designer and dedicated educator, seamlessly integrating creativity, functionality, and human-centric principles to craft innovative solutions. With nearly two decades of experience in industrial design, I have consistently transformed ideas into tangible, user-centered products that enhance everyday life. I believe design is more than aesthetics—it’s about enriching the human experience. Through a holistic approach, I strive to create designs that not only captivate but also address real-world challenges. Looking ahead, I’m excited about opportunities for collaboration to shape the future of design and its positive societal impact. Whether in academia or industry, I am committed to pushing boundaries and driving meaningful change. Let’s connect, explore, and create together! 🚀

Location

Mumbai

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Work experience

Assistant Professor Sr at Vellore Institute of Technology, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, Contribute to academic excellence through advanced teaching, curriculum development, research, and institutional leadership. My role extends beyond classroom instruction to shaping future-ready designeers through industry-aligned, practice based and research-driven education. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Lead undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a strong focus on design thinking, applied engineering, and innovation-led learning Design, revise, and implement outcome-based curricula in line with academic standards and industry needs Mentor students in capstone projects, product development, and interdisciplinary research Drive research, publications, and funded project initiatives contributing to institutional and societal impact Actively engage in Boards of Studies (BoS), accreditation processes, and academic governance Foster industry collaboration, internships, and live projects to bridge academia–industry gaps Promote a culture of ethical practice, inclusive learning, and continuous improvement

Associate Professor & Program Director (Executive Education) at Woxsen University, Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 · 7 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Assisant Professor at RV University, Apr 2023 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs, Banglore

Assistant Professor at Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Aug 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, An academician, student mentor, member of KU-IIC ( institute innovation council), SPoC student development cell-UID, SPoC incubation cell-UID, member of NAAC committee-UID. courses thought @UID Under Graduates (B.Des) ------------ Form studies materials and manufacturing processes packaging Design Design Process Social Innovation Lab simple Product Design Design Aesthetics and Criticism Post-Graduate (M.des) ---------- Fundamentals of Design System Design Technically complex product Design

Founder at Madison Mfg, Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, Madison Mfg was envisioned to cater to the needs of emerging demand for kids furniture and Interiors spaces..

Head of Design at Funskool, Apr 2015 - Jul 2020 · 5 y 3 mo, Chennai

Deputy manager at MagickHome India, Apr 2012 - Apr 2015 · 3 y, Chennai

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial and Product Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

M.Des, Industrial and Product Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati