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Hi, I’m Akshay Bhurke, a design-focused Industrial Designer based in Toronto. I blend aesthetics with engineering, leading visualization and product development from concept to 3D print. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy delivering client-facing decks for cosmetics, medical, cannabis, and tech startups, translating ideas into compelling, manufacturable solutions.
I’m passionate about leveraging AI-powered concept generation and advanced visualization to communicate ideas clearly and drive product success. I stay current with the latest tools and processes to elevate design outcomes and client impact.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Industrial Designer at Analogy Design
December 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025Full-time; strengthened the company as the sole designer under the leadership of the Industrial Design lead. Contributed to several full-length projects with initial concepts, sketches, 3D modelling, renders, all the way to 3D prints, along with creation of client-facing decks for a broad spectrum of clientele, ranging from cosmetics start-ups to industry leaders.
Industrial Designer at Crystal International Group
March 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Full-time; collaborated with Design + Engineering teams to create robust products with primarily medical startups, as well as clients in the cannabis, industrial, and commercial industries. Primary Visualization Resource - providing images for presentation/marketing decks, and assisting clients with websites and investor pitch decks.
Industrial Designer at Cortex Design
February 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Industrial Design and Rendering for a B2B smart wearable. Worked on sketches, 3D models, user research and testing, and conceptual 3D renders as the sole Industrial Designer for the project.
Industrial Design Consultant at Nymi Inc. / Innominds
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Sole Industrial Designer at PSI, taking care of the ID, CMF, concept generation, and heading up the Visualization and AI content generation for 3 leading vape brands in all of Canada. Spoke with factories and provided 3D ID reference models for upcoming products; two pending registered designs.
Sr. Industrial Designer at Pacific Smoke International
July 1, 2023 - PresentReinforced the existing design team; ideation, 3D models/renders; supported interdisciplinary projects; presented directly to clients in client-facing conference calls. Worked on projects including a backpack Kickstarter, Marvel merchandise, phone cases for the US market, and a laptop case for the US Education System.
Industrial Designer at Analogy Design
December 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025Strengthened the company as the sole designer under the leadership of the Industrial Design lead. Contributed to several full-length projects with initial concepts, sketches, 3D modelling, renders, and 3D printing, along with creation of client-facing decks for a broad spectrum of clientele from cosmetics startups to industry leaders.
Industrial Designer at Crystal International Group
March 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Collaborated with Design + Engineering teams to create robust products for medical startups and clients in cannabis, industrial, and commercial industries. Served as the primary visualization resource, delivering images for presentations and marketing decks, and assisting clients with websites and investor pitches. Specialized in Product Visualization and stayed updated with technologies and processes to elevate work. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product development from AI concept generation to launch.
Industrial Designer at Cortex Design
February 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Industrial Design and Rendering for a B2B smart wearable. Did sketches, 3D models, user research and testing, and conceptual 3D renders as the sole Industrial Designer on the project.
Industrial Design Consultant at Nymi Inc. / Innominds
July 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Sole Industrial Designer at PSI, handling ID, CMF, concept generation, and leading Visualization and AI content generation for three leading vape brands in Canada. Regularly interfaced with factories to provide 3D ID reference models for new products and managed pending registered designs.
Sr. Industrial Designer at Pacific Smoke International
July 1, 2023 - PresentReinforced the design team with ideation, 3D models/renders, and cross-disciplinary project support. Presented directly to clients in conference calls. Worked on multiple client projects including a backpack Kickstarter, Marvel merchandise, US-market phone cases, and a laptop case for the US Education System.
Education
B.Des. in Industrial Design at Symbiosis Institute of Design
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Industrial Design Course at Offsite by Advanced Design
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025B.Des. in Industrial Design at Symbiosis Institute of Design
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Industrial Design Course at Offsite by Advanced Design
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020Qualifications
Industrial Design Course (Offsite by Advanced Design)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Offsite by Advanced Design Industrial Design Course
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education
Experience Level
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