Hello! I'm Apoorva, an industrial designer with a passion for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. I hold a Master’s in Furniture Design and have extensive experience in facade design for architectural projects. I love exploring how spaces interact with human experience and aim to innovate solutions that address real needs.

Apoorva Karanjkar

Hello! I'm Apoorva, an industrial designer with a passion for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. I hold a Master’s in Furniture Design and have extensive experience in facade design for architectural projects. I love exploring how spaces interact with human experience and aim to innovate solutions that address real needs.

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Hello! I’m Apoorva, an industrial designer with a passion for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. I hold a Master’s in Furniture Design and have extensive experience in facade design for architectural projects. I love exploring how spaces interact with human experience and aim to innovate solutions that address real needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Facade Designer at Inhabit Group, India
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated with global client teams and internal stakeholders to deliver high-value facade system solutions. Managed documentation, presentations, and technical reports. Led coordination between engineering, design, and consultant teams while developing facade typologies and reports.
Furniture Designer at Sangaru Design Objects Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Worked on innovative furniture designs emphasizing user needs and aesthetics. Conducted user research and developed solutions that improved usability and engagement.
Technical Resource Group Member at Solar Decathlon, India
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Contributed technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams aiming to design sustainable solar-powered homes. Engaged with project teams to support innovative architectural solutions.
Furniture Design Intern at Nivsarkar Consultants, Pune, India
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Supported teams in prototyping and user research, providing actionable recommendations that enhanced design outcomes. Evaluated project proposals for feasibility and customer-centric impact.
Product Design Intern at India Design Centre, IIT Mumbai, India
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Assisted in design projects that bridged user needs and functional performance, contributing to diverse product developments.

Education

Master in Design at CEPT University
August 9, 2021 - May 12, 2023
Bachelors in Industrial Design at D.J. Academy of Design
June 15, 2015 - August 7, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment
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    Apoorvaa Karanjkar is an Indian-born, Barcelona-based multidisciplinary designer, storyteller, and maker. With a background in Industrial Design and a deep passion for furniture, interiors, facade design, and visual
    merchandising, she seeks to enhance the environments we live in by creating objects and spaces that are both
    functionally impactful and aesthetically enriching.
    A trained Kathak dancer, movement and storytelling shape Apoorvaa’s approach to design. Her work exists at the intersection of sustainability, social impact, and design strategy. She has worked with companies across scales, transforming complex challenges into thoughtful interventions that inspire, empower, and shift mindsets. Whether she is designing objects, facades, furniture, interiors, or immersive visual experiences, her process is driven by intentionality, contextual relevance, and human-centered solutions.
    Apoorvaa holds a Master’s in Furniture Design from CEPT University and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from the D.J. Academy of Design, India.

    paper Portfolio
    Apoorvaa Karanjkar is an Indian-born, Barcelona-based multidisciplinary designer, storyteller, and maker. With a background in Industrial Design and a deep passion for furniture, interiors, facade design, and visual merchandising, she seeks to enhance the environments we live in by creating objects and spaces that are both functionally impactful and aesthetically enriching. A trained Kathak dancer, movement and storytelling shape Apoorvaa’s approach to design. Her work exists at the intersection of sustainability, social impact, and design strategy. She has worked with companies across scales, transforming complex challenges into thoughtful interventions that inspire, empower, and shift mindsets. Whether she is designing objects, facades, furniture, interiors, or immersive visual experiences, her process is driven by intentionality, contextual relevance, and human-centered solutions. Apoorvaa holds a Master’s in Furniture Design from CEPT University and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from the D.J. Academy of Design, India.