Hi I am, a spatial experience designer, holding a Masters in Environmental Design from ArtCenter College of Design, with a desire to touch hearts and change perceptions through my work. A creative and logical mind with a sensitive heart, makes my work humanistic. Balancing the five senses is the basic concept go design to me.
Be it for Amazon's Alexa or for Nestle's Nescafe, my underlying aim is always to intrigue and engulf the user through the spatial experience of the brand. I am driven to design projects that leave a lasting impression on the user and become a cherished memory. My assiduous, detail-oriented, persevering and conscientious nature, pushes me to surmount every challenge that is presented in the design process. I am interested in designing spaces that are multi-sensorial, narrate a story, engage emotionally, are sustainable and reflect the culture of the place.
Take a look at my work on www.yashisikaria.com . Looking forward to getting in touch!
Nevada Museum of Art, Sponsored, Pasadena, CA, US, Exhibition Designer
Worked with fellow environmental designers to research, ideate, conceptualize and design the space for an exhibition on works by artists in the Greater West. Organized by ArtCenter as a project sponsored by the Nevada Museum of Art.
Nescafe Sponsored, Pasadena, CA, US, Concept Designer
Teamed up with product and graphic designers to set a trend of instant coffee among the millennials by designing innovative packaging and retail. Held as a 14 week long sponsored project by Nestle's Nescafe, at ArtCenter College of Design.
4Line Architects, Guwahati, IN, Freelance Designer
Involved from the concept development to production of exhibition stall design project, spatial graphic design and wayfinding signage design. Gaining insights into co-cordinating with clients and how to meet their needs, co-cordinating with vendors and getting things done on time.
IdeaSpice Design, Mumbai, IN, Intern | Freelance Designer
Worked on the wayfinding, facade design, and installations for a luxury shopping mall. Was involved from inception to production - developed the concept, detailed the design, held client presentations, visited sites and made production documents. Thus, continuing the work which I had started as an intern.
FRDC, Bangalore, IN, Summer Intern
Teamed with senior designers to do brand research, build presentations, design a retail fashion store and visual merchandise
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA, US, Masters, Environmental Design
Completed MS in Environmental Design in an intense 2-year program under highly experienced faculty.
Maeer's MIT Institute of Design, Pune, IN, Bachelors, Retail and Exhibition Design
ArtCenter Department Scholarship, Scholarship
ArtCenter MFA Scholarship, Scholarship
Best Student Award, Award
After careful analysis of behaviors, attendance, scores and general conduct over the 4.5 years of education at Maeer's MIT Institute of Design, awarded the 'Best Student' in my department.
Governor's Award for Social Service, Award
Awarded by the Governor of Assam for Social service through the Junior Red Cross Society. Participated in spreading awareness about child labour, taught basic english alphabet to an adult and researched and wrote reports on the cleanliness of my neighborhood.