Transportation design graduate from CCS detroit (2006) , Currently working as an Exterior Designer at Renault Design India, Mumbai
Experience_
Exterior Designer, Renault Design India, Mumbai
September 2007- Present
Freelance Designer
July 06- June 07
One semester on exchange at Strate College Designers, Paris,
January-June 2005
Workshop technician, CCS, Detroit,
September 2005-May 2006
Automobile Mechanic, C.I.L, Pune, India,
September 2001-February 2002
Education_
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
BFA Industrial Design [Transportation] May 2006
University of Pune, Pune, India
Bachelor of Engineering [Mechanical] May 2001
Sponsored Projects_
DaimlerChrysler Sponsored Studio, Detroit, Winter 2006
Designed a flagship luxury sedan for the Chrysler brand.
Michelin Design Challenge, Detroit, Fall 2005
Designed an advanced wheel/tire assembly based on Michelin’s new
airless technology along with a vehicle to support the wheel concept.
Renault Partnership, Paris, Winter 2005
Designed an entry level Renault for first time young urban buyers.
GM partnership, Paris, Winter 2005
Designed a minivan for Chevrolet.
American Plastics Council Studio, Detroit, Fall 2004
Designed a pick-up truck utilizing plastics to reduce weight and
increase durability.
Skills_
Visual communication_ sketching, rendering, drafting skills
Model Making_ experience in modeling with clay, foam, plastic,
wood and metal
Digital_ proficient in Alias StudioTools, Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, and Rhinoceros3d
Languages_
English [fluent]
Hindi [fluent]
French [conversational]
Mumbai, India