Experimental Design at the Intersection of Systems & Making
I am an experimental designer who thrives at the intersection of systems thinking, industrial design, and digital fabrication. My approach combines rigorous research methodologies with hands-on prototyping to create tangible solutions for complex problems.
Systems Thinking
Mapping complex relationships and identifying leverage points for meaningful intervention
Design Research
Uncovering insights through participatory methods and contextual inquiry
Industrial Design
Crafting physical solutions through iterative prototyping and digital fabrication
I actively experiment with emerging technologies and materials to push the boundaries of what's possible. My work spans from speculative design explorations to practical implementations across industry, academia, and policy.
Selected Projects
LOOPHOLES
for change
A comprehensive toolkit designed to help fashion companies identify and leverage loopholes in their existing systems to transition towards more sustainable practices. This project involved extensive research with industry stakeholders and resulted in practical tools that companies can implement immediately. The toolkit was later used for conducting workshops at the Transitions conference (https://transitionsproject.eu/).
Year
2024-2025
Client
EU Horizon Project, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Role
Design Researcher & Workshop Facilitator
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Mitigating elephant-train collisions across Assam, India
A collaborative project with wildlife conservationists and Indian Railways to develop solutions that reduce elephant-train collisions. The work included field research, stakeholder interviews, and the design of both technological and behavioral interventions to protect these magnificent creatures.
Year
2020-2023
Client
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Role
Lead Design Researcher
RIVER OF POSSIBILITIES
Exploring sustainable water management through interdisciplinary design
A collaborative design course co-hosted with Arjun Kamdar at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. This course brought together 16 participants from various design disciplines and education levels to explore innovative approaches to water conservation, distribution, and ecosystem health through speculative design and systems thinking.
Year
2023
Client
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Role
Course Facilitator & Design Researcher
CARDIAC MONITORING WEARABLE
A patented wearable device for continuous vital signs monitoring, designed during the COVID-19 pandemic to enable remote patient monitoring with reduced staff contact. This project combined medical design with human-centered principles to create a solution that helped conserve PPE and reduced exposure risks for healthcare workers.
Year
2020
Client
Cardiac Design Labs
Role
Product Designer
Experimental Approach
Iterative Making
I believe in thinking through making. My process involves rapid prototyping, material exploration, and hands-on experimentation to discover unexpected solutions and refine ideas through tangible feedback.
3D Printing
Digital Fabrication
Physical Computing
Material Studies
Systems Perspective
I approach complex problems by mapping relationships, identifying patterns, and finding leverage points where small interventions can create significant impact. This systems-oriented approach helps me design holistic solutions.
Stakeholder Mapping
Causal Loop Diagrams
Scenario Planning
Transition Design