EXPERIENCE
MF DYNAMICS
Freelance Creative Technologist
I develop Unreal Engine environments that respond to movement and music for marimba artist Maria Finklemeier. I also manage projection mapping, video routing and playback during her live performances.
MIT ARt, culture & TechnologY
Media Assistant
I teaching modules in print production and digital and analog photography. I managing lighting, audio and video for events. I assist faculty and students with tech, audio-visual and gallery support.
MIT CLIMATE MACHINE (2022-2024)
Installation + Interaction Designer
We developed a number of interactive, immersive and educational exhibits to engage people in climate awareness. My role as Interaction Designer was to oversee the user experience, create the visual design and develop the interactive elements for the projects. Our work has been shown at the Above and Beyond Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge, London and LA. Additionally, we engaged the MIT community in AI Art workshops and installations on Climate Science research.
MIT URBAN METABOLISM GROUP (2023)
Game Designer + 3D Modeller
I designed and developed various Virtual Reality experiences. As game designer I developed the VR experience in Unreal Engine and created 3D assets and textures that were optimized for the platform.
Home Grown (2022)
Industrial Designer + Graphic Designer
HomeGrown is a bio-based e-product start-up. I designed various applications for the technology, fabricated a fabric lights witch created graphical content and promotional videos.
R2D2 lab, IIT Madras (2020)
Industrial Designer + Fabricator
I designed and fabricated prototypes for a beach wheelchair for differently-abled children. Additionally, I designed their brand language and logo.
Quicksand, Goa (2018-2019)
Exhibition Designer
I designed and displayed an exhibition on the future of humanitarian work in India at the Barbican in London. I designed the exhibition layout, attendee experience, props, displays and signage. Later I led the set-up and management of exhibition.
Dartington Service Design Lab (2022)
Freelance Illustrator
I created illustrations for various research reports on Youth Social Action.
YWCA INDIA (2021)
Freelance Illustrator
I voluntarily Illustrated 2 children's books for the NGO.
SKILLS
Game + Interactive Design
XR Game Development,
Interactive Installation, VJ-ing,
Projection Mapping, Physical Computing, .
Graphic + Visual Design
Illustration, Animation, Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Videography, Film Editing.
Product + Space Design
Rapid Prototyping, Fabrication,
3D Modeling, Architectural Design, Concept Sketching.
Software
PROFICIENCT
TouchDesigner
Unreal Engine
Blender
Rhinoceros
AutoDesk CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe-Illustrator
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Aero
Resolume
LEARNING
Spark AR
Cinema 4D
Fusion 360
MAX, Isadora
TouchOSC
RECOGNITION
UNIQLO UTGP WINNER 2022
Special Award for T-shirt Design.
Tour De Moon Festival 2022
Selected to create animated content for the festival.
Helen Hamyln Design Award Finalist
Digital Inclusivity Finalist 2022
Terra Carta Sustainable Market Initiative
Terra Carta Sustainable Market Initiative 2022
Milan Design Week
Exhibited as a part of ‘Support Systems’. 2022
Indianama
‘Tomb of Love’, moving poster, Displayed at London Design Festival 2017
Dutch Design Week
Work displayed at ‘Living Light Exhibit’2017
Global Challenges Research Fund
research into Decentralizing India’s Digital Futures 2020
Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium
Presented Research, 2019
PRESS
MIT Press
Article covering exhibition on sustainable action at MIT
UNIQLO UTGP WINNER 2022
Special Award for T-shirt Design.
Tour De Moon Festival 2022
Selected to create animated content for the festival.
Helen Hamyln Design Award Finalist
Digital Inclusivity Finalist 2022
Core77
Great Industrial Design Student WoRK
