I believe that a story-telling design, connecting an individual to a space, is paramount in achieving user satisfaction, making human-centric design my core interest.
With a professional work experience in architecture and interior design, I have developed a clear understanding of concept development and ideation, the process of evolution as well as execution of design on site, that I have put to use in residential, institutional and commercial designs. Apart from design and technical skills, I also have effective verbal and written communication skills, aiding me in a field that deals with professionals from all spheres including clients, bosses, vendors, agencies and so on.
Having been brought up in a multicultural environment and observing it’s impact on myself and everyone around me, I also have an affinity towards exploring my clients’ cultures and incorporating it into personalized design solutions for them.
I am actively seeking full time opportunities in interior design.
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, SCAD Graduate Teaching Internship (Capstone class)
- Assisted the Professor and guided students in their research and schematic design
- Delivered lectures on research methods and concept development
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Awards Program Assistant
- Assisted the office of Institutional Recognition with national/international
competition submissions on behalf of SCAD students from various majors
- Logged Salesforce data entries of competition submissions and tracked schedules
- Coordinated and worked closely with the manager and team to ensure a smooth
running of the submission process
- Assisted with office duties and email correspondence
HDR, Lawrenceville, NJ, US, Interiors intern
- Worked on commercial, Science & Tech buildings, workplaces, and healthcare
- Developed concepts, worked on schematic designs and decision - making
- 3D visualization/modeling of spaces and furniture on Revit, SketchUp
- Checked and corrected red-lined construction documents on Revit
- Communicated with industry professionals for sourcing materials and samples
- Prepared, conducted presentations for interior and architecture teams
- Attended industry updates, seminars on business/work environments
Pavilion Design Studio, Ahmedabad, IN, Junior architect
- Worked on residential, commercial as well as farmhouse projects
- Envisioned concepts at preliminary proposal stages
- Planned spaces in AutoCAD and SketchUp
- Produced construction drawings, edited 3D renders
- Collaborated with vendors for procurement of furniture, fixture and equipment
- Conducted site visits and client presentation with technical oversight
- Assisted in landscape and graphic design projects
Associated Architects Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, IN, Design intern
- Worked on residential, commercial, healthcare and institutional buildings
- Drafted construction details and assisted with specifications, 3D modeling and
digital renders
- Attended agency presentations, accompanied senior architects for site visits and
documentation
- Participated in weekly workshops and client meetings
Design Cell Architects, Ahmedabad, IN, Voluntary intern
- Worked on residential and farm house projects
- Developed conceptual 3D sketches
- Created landscape plans for a farmhouse project under the principle architect
- Executed daily office duties, supervised and organized material libraries
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Masters, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design
- CGPA 4.0
- CIDA Accredited
Courses Completed:
- Interior Design Seminar
- Interior Design Theory and Criticism
- Research Methods for Interior design Sustainable Design
- Contemporary issues in interior design
- Environmental psychology in Interior Design
- Advanced Digital Applications (Revit) Communications in Electronic Design (3Ds Max, Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop)
- Imaging and Digital Rendering for the Building Arts (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Typographic Communication
- Graduate Interior Design Studio I: Analysis and Design of Live-work Settings, Graduate Interior Design Studio II: Environments for Special Populations, Graduate Interior Design Studio III: Inclusive Design for Special Populations, Graduate Interior Design Studio IV: Environments for Public Interaction, Graduate Interior Design Studio V: Thesis I - Developing Research to Inform Design, Graduate Interior Design Studio VI: Thesis II - Informed Design Application
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Gujarat University, Vasad, IN, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture (Interior Design)
IDEC Symposium Presenter, Other
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) - Graduate thesis abstract accepted into, and the poster presented at the 2020 IDEC Virtual Fall Symposia - South regional conference.
Outstanding Graduate Thesis Award, Award
SCAD Interior Design Department’s Outstanding Graduate Thesis Award for my MFA interior design thesis based on “Empowering unsheltered homeless young adults into a life of stability and independence through built environments”.
Snowpiercer Winning Design, 1st Place
SCADpro x TNT - 'The Memory Chamber' train car design was selected as one of the winning designs of SCADpro x TNT 'Snowpiercer' competition.
