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Sudipti Varadharajan

Sudipti Varadharajan

Stockholm, SE

 
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About 

With a background in Interior Architecture and experience as a Lighting Designer, I am deeply passionate about the transformative power of lighting in shaping our surroundings. My career has been dedicated to bridging the gap between these two disciplines, understanding their symbiotic relationship, and creating emotionally resonant spaces through effective lighting design. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team's mission of enhancing comfort, well-being, and energy efficiency through innovative lighting solutions.

During my professional practice in interior architecture and lighting design, I have completed and contributed to numerous projects that have honed my skills in creating innovative lighting solutions. One of my key strengths is my ability to work independently across multiple projects, managing tight deadlines effectively while maintaining a high standard of work. This self-reliance and initiative have allowed me to develop and implement comprehensive lighting plans, details and dialux calculations, driver calculations, technical tender documentation, and luminaire design, ensuring that all quality measures and general lighting standards are consistently met. Furthermore, I have collaborated with technical and vendor management teams on international projects, providing lighting solutions. 

My experience includes creating and ideating concepts, transforming ideas into paper by digitally sketching envisioned lighting designs, and storytelling them through mood boards and image boards. Later, I work on detailed marking plans in AutoCAD with the site conditions and visits, visualize through Dialux and Sketchup, and prepare relevant technical schedules for luminaires. I have attended numerous team and client meetings alongside site visits to ensure the successful implementation of lighting designs. Throughout this process, I have always worked closely with colleagues to support the team when needed. 

As an interior architect, one of my standout skills is my proficiency and ability to story-tell concepts by designing mood boards, storyboards, and sketches that effectively capture the essence of the desired lighting atmosphere. This unique skill has been instrumental in conveying design concepts to clients and stakeholders compellingly and understandably. 

Employment 

Litelab India (branch of Litelab Milano, Italy), Chennai, IN, Lighting designer internship

Developed lighting design concepts for various projects spanning from 50,000-1,00,000sq ft including residential, hospitality, and exterior spaces.

• Produced CAD lighting marking drawings and automation looping lighting layouts comprising of plans, sections, and lighting joinery details for residential projects.

• Prepared BOQs, tender documents incorporating precise lighting product specifications with necessary accessories for project procurement.

• Involved in luminaire product designs (bollard and pole light) overseeing the transformation of initial schematic sketches into detailed CAD drawings of components.

• Collaborated effectively as both a content writer and designer, contributing to the creation of engaging company's portfolio and profile materials.

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
 

ISRA Designs and Pvt Ltd, Chennai, IN, Interior Architect

Managed two substantial residential projects (2200+ sq.ft each) from concept to completion, involving client engagement, 3D visualizations, and BOQ calculations with effective communication from project architects and vendors.

• Led a dynamic team in designing a 30,000 sq.ft commercial theater, producing screen drawings, fabric estimations, and lighting and audio system layouts.

• Generated comprehensive 3D visualizations and walkthroughs for all interior and architectural projects Demonstrated expertise in material selection for ff&e, flooring, lighting, interior finishes; for both residential and commercial interiors.

• Created mood boards, lighting concepts, and detailed technical and marking drawings including tile layouts, plumbing, electrical, and false ceilings for execution on site.

Coordinated with site engineers, vendors and gained practical knowledge of bringing the design to execution by paying attention to every detail and material selection.

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
 

Education 

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SE, Masters, Architectural Lighting Design

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024
 

Awards 

Gold Medalist, 1st Place

Gold Medalist in B.des Interior Architecture - 9.3 CGPA

2021
 

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