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I am a Design Researcher & Strategist with a passion for Circular Economy principles and speculative futures. Skilled in qualitative research, strategic planning, and ecological design, I enjoy transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive sustainable business solutions. With a creative problem-solving mindset, I leverage high-fidelity prototypes to help clients make measurable impacts. Based in Paris, I have experience working both locally and internationally, particularly with French and Indian brands. My background spans brand growth, data visualization, decentralized social networks, and immersive interactive installations, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to pioneer community-led circular economies.…I am a Design Researcher & Strategist with a passion for Circular Economy principles and speculative futures. Skilled in qualitative research, strategic planning, and ecological design, I enjoy transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive sustainable business solutions. With a creative problem-solving mindset, I leverage high-fidelity prototypes to help clients make measurable impacts. Based in Paris, I have experience working both locally and internationally, particularly with French and Indian brands. My background spans brand growth, data visualization, decentralized social networks, and immersive interactive installations, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to pioneer community-led circular economies.

Shikhar Bhardwaj

Designer, Creative Director, Product Designer, +1

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I am a Design Researcher & Strategist with a passion for Circular Economy principles and speculative futures. Skilled in qualitative research, strategic planning, and ecological design, I enjoy transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive sustainable business solutions. With a creative problem-solving mindset, I leverage high-fidelity prototypes to help clients make measurable impacts. Based in Paris, I have experience working both locally and internationally, particularly with French and Indian brands. My background spans brand growth, data visualization, decentralized social networks, and immersive interactive installations, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to pioneer community-led circular economies.…I am a Design Researcher & Strategist with a passion for Circular Economy principles and speculative futures. Skilled in qualitative research, strategic planning, and ecological design, I enjoy transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive sustainable business solutions. With a creative problem-solving mindset, I leverage high-fidelity prototypes to help clients make measurable impacts. Based in Paris, I have experience working both locally and internationally, particularly with French and Indian brands. My background spans brand growth, data visualization, decentralized social networks, and immersive interactive installations, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to pioneer community-led circular economies.

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I am a Design Researcher & Strategist with a passion for Circular Economy principles and speculative futures. Skilled in qualitative research, strategic planning, and ecological design, I enjoy transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive sustainable business solutions. With a creative problem-solving mindset, I leverage high-fidelity prototypes to help clients make measurable impacts.

Based in Paris, I have experience working both locally and internationally, particularly with French and Indian brands. My background spans brand growth, data visualization, decentralized social networks, and immersive interactive installations, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to pioneer community-led circular economies.

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French

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German

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Work Experience

Creative Strategist at dhooop

July 1, 2024 - Present

Lead brand growth for French and Indian brands by developing comprehensive strategies including rebranding, global marketing campaigns, and targeted customer acquisition. Enhance brand awareness and engagement by leveraging trends and foresight for Indian markets through innovative initiatives such as photoshoots, tradeshows, installations, and exhibitions.

Data Visualisation Intern at Télécom Paris

March 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Cleaned datasets using OpenRefine for data wrangling and transformation, similar to database management. Sketched timelines for broken phones dataset and generated visuals simplifying parameters based on questionnaire structure within a limited timeframe.

Interaction Design Intern at LISN - Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Sciences du Numérique (INRIA)

July 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025

Conceptualized a decentralized social network for online sacred spaces using blockchain technology. Designed wireframes for app UI in Figma connected to IoT as a prayer companion. Conducted user testing and prototyping based on community input gathered through surveys and semi-structured interviews.

Interaction Design (Immersive Environment Exposition) at Scène de recherche, ENS Paris-Saclay

April 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025

Created an immersive installation inspired by traditional Chinese cosmology (wuxing). Developed visuals representing Earth's elements using TouchDesigner, paired with a spatial soundscape controlled via Arduino and soundtrack produced with Ableton.