Sahana Mahadevan

At Skyline Sector 5, I find myself in a creative + adventurous environment that encourages problem solving, design collaboration and digital experiences integrated with display design. I work closely with the Creative Director, Design Supervisor and Graphic designer on exhibit design that is suited to a client’s needs, expectations and best represents their brand.

The other aspect of what I do is work with members of the sales team at every step of the design process and the project coordinators when the design moves to production.

Working with a group on a project to push it from a dream to a reality is fulfilling and challenging. Sector 5 offers a supportive + futuristic environment that makes every day here refreshing and exciting. I’m able to say: I wake up everyday motivated by the possibilities of what today could bring.

Paper Pleasers focuses on custom designed and handmade stationery and wedding invitations along with creating unique gift items for so many occasions. While working with Ellen, the owner, we tackled a wide range of projects including:

· Detailed assembly of custom made wedding invitations

· Creative product design featuring local skyline artwork

· Package development for gift items

· Display construction and execution for shows and product display

My senior thesis project is based on working with the Red Cross.

http://sites.miad.edu/senior2015/eportfolio_loader.php?panelid=eport_nam_sahanamahadevan

Chemistry is an Experience Design consultancy based in Singapore. Established in 2000, they
bring together a diverse and multi-talented team of innovators and designers. Their expertise
has been helping companies in hospitality, healthcare and consumer electronics to rethink their
customer experience across all touch points.
They research human-centred insights and run multi-stakeholder workshops to help client teams
identify new opportunities and ideas.
+ Engaged in Brainstorming activites
+ Development of Pattern and Print material for CAD rendering
+ Market Research and landscape analysis
+ Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
+ Realistic editing and tweaking for client delivery
+ Human-centred concept development
+ Branding
+ Sketching
+ Studies in service design
+ Measurements and Ergonomics
+ Client meeting attendance and participation

My duties included:

- Operating a multi- line phone system,
- Customer service,
- General secretarial duties including but not limited to:

1. Making documents, copying documents, appointment,
confirmation, directing questions/people to appropriate sources,

2. Maintaining confidentiality of access to private information,

3. Routinely use software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel,
Word, FileMaker Pro.

Craftshop is a consultancy that provides design solutions and production services.

I worked on a furniture piece that began with deciding form and then incorporating function.

Skills I learned include:

+ CorelDraw and Illustrator Drafting
+ Lasercutting
+ Prototyping

I loved working at the UEC because it is such a community oriented space.

I really like the idea of sustainability, conservation, preservation and green design.

I was actively involved in:

1. Design Research
2. Community Volunteering
3. Problem Solving
4. Prototyping Areas
5. Construction projects.

I was a part of the multi-genre international project aimed at the creation of a
creative community, whose members jointly organize a variety of cultural events.

The main event “Cardboard City” is a materialization of a city made entirely from Cardboard.

I was an active member of the team for 2 months, making prototypes, constructing finished models, travelling for fairs and working with a group of skilled architects, event managers and
designers.

I also engaged in brainstorming, sketching and writing storylines for concepts.