Coroflot

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EDUCATION
Graphic Design, San Jose State University, USA (Currently enrolled)
2006 Mini course in Glass Fusing, University of Wisconsin, USA
2005 Certificate course in Pottery Design, IGNOU, New Delhi, India
1997-2000 Professional Graduate Diploma in Accessory Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India

PRESENT PROJECTS
January 2007 onwards
RAAS New Delhi, India
Design Consultant
Develop a range of Wall Panels and Accessories in wrought iron, for export to stores in the US (Z Gallerie, Pottery Barn, Pier 1)

August 2006 onwards
A Greater Gift Madison, WI
Design Volunteer
Develop product designs based on the handicraft techniques from all over the world. Responsibilities include development of design concepts, drawing and presentation, communication with the artisans and supervision through sampling.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Design consultant - Car Accessories
Divinity New Delhi, India
January 2005 - July 2005
Developed a range of car and aroma accessories using gold mesh and foil with other base metals

Design consultant - Lighting Accessories
Earthen World New Delhi, India
January 2005 - July 2005
Design and sampling supervision of lamps in organdy and metal for export to USA and Europe

Design consultant - Silverware Design Project
IK Silverware New Delhi, India
January 2005 -June 2005
Design and sampling supervision of tableware for the upcoming season

Manager - Design & Merchandising
Trendsmith New Delhi, India
April 2002 - December 2004
Conceptualized silverware collections for seasonal launches
Developed vendor base for manufacturing in various materials
Supervised sample development
Followed-up on production orders
Displayed merchandise base on themes
Coordinated shows and exhibitions for the brand

Chief Designer
Episode New Delhi, India
November 2000 - May 2002
Duties included design and supervision through sampling of silverware for their domestic brand 'Episode'


Design Trainee
TBZ Mumbai, India
February 2000 - August 2000
A hypothetical conception of a brand in contemporary silverware � development of the identity by means of product design and graphic represantation of the brand name & logo, followed by prototyping of the entire collection

Design Intern
Shankar Jewels, SEEPZ Mumbai, India
May 1999 - June 1999
The Internship Program bridges the gap between classroom learning and industrial experience. An overall study of the functioning of a jewelry manufacturing & export unit culminated with the study of the merchandise (precious jewelry) in terms of price points and documentation of the same.


PROJECTS
Craft Based Design Project
Dastkar New Delhi, India
December 1999 - January 2000
Far removed from the marketplace, the craftsmen find it increasingly difficult to gauge and respond to the changing market demands.The project was carried out with the aim of bridging this gulf and help the crafts be commercially viable. It demanded product intervetion within the constraints of the respective crafts. The prototypes were exhibited at 'Dilli Haat - Nature Bazaar'.

Precious Jewelry Design Collection
Carbon New Delhi, India
October - November 1999
A real-life class room project, it involved the study of Carbon's brand image, it's target market & competitors and the present trends. Based on this study and as per the design brief, a range of finger rings was developed and prototypes of the selected concepts were fabricated.


Leather Goods Design & Construction
India International Leather fair Chennai, India
February 1999
This project involved studying the international trend forecasts and accordingly developing concepts for leather bags and fabricating the same to be exhibited at the India International Leather Fair, Chennai.

Documentation of crafts prevailing in the villages of Chinhat & Bishnupur
Office of the D. C., Handicraft New Delhi, India
October 1998
Sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handicraft), Government of India, it involved research and documentation of the crafts practiced in Lucknow and the villages of Bishnupur and Chinhat. It included interacting with the craftsmen and identifying the potentials of their craft from a commercial perspective. The document would eventually serve as a database for prospective buyers and thus help promote and revive the dying crafts.

HONOURS
'The NIFT Trust Award' for 'The Most Creative Design Collection' at 'SHOWCASE 2000'

Recipient of AEPC Scholarship 1999

Finalist for 'Vision 2001' - a jewelry design competition organized by the Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council.