I am Suyash Kalbhhor, an industrial designer with 9+ years of experience merging aesthetics and engineering precision to deliver market-leading solutions. My focus is automotive design and creating intuitive, functional products that balance form and function. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing design systems, and driving end-to-end product development. I am passionate about user-centric, future-forward mobility experiences, onboarding talent, fostering vendor partnerships, and aligning design with business growth and compliance.

Suyash Kalbhhor

I am Suyash Kalbhhor, an industrial designer with 9+ years of experience merging aesthetics and engineering precision to deliver market-leading solutions. My focus is automotive design and creating intuitive, functional products that balance form and function. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing design systems, and driving end-to-end product development. I am passionate about user-centric, future-forward mobility experiences, onboarding talent, fostering vendor partnerships, and aligning design with business growth and compliance.

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I am Suyash Kalbhhor, an industrial designer with 9+ years of experience merging aesthetics and engineering precision to deliver market-leading solutions. My focus is automotive design and creating intuitive, functional products that balance form and function.

I excel at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing design systems, and driving end-to-end product development. I am passionate about user-centric, future-forward mobility experiences, onboarding talent, fostering vendor partnerships, and aligning design with business growth and compliance.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Consultant & Freelance Educator at Ather Energy
December 31, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Provided consultancy and freelance education services; collaborated with cross-functional teams to advance design processes, CMF studies, and ergonomic validation for EV platforms; engaged with Gujarat Technological University for curriculum and training alignment.
Prototype Designer (E-Rickshaw) / Innovation Lead at Automotive Solutions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with Albedo Vision to design a cost-effective e-rickshaw prototype; aligned with urban mobility trends. Led innovation pipeline with engineering teams to integrate emerging technologies; designed off-road vehicle accessories (ElectroFab) and optimized L&T’s industrial console ergonomics.
Industrial Designer at Ather Energy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Continued industrial design work and mobility-focused design innovation in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Consultant & Freelance Educator at Ather Energy / Gujarat Technological University
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Provided consulting and freelance education services, contributing to product design initiatives and mentoring.
Design System Lead / Cross-Functional Team Lead at Matter Motors
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Led cross-functional teams, optimized design systems, and drove end-to-end product development; oversaw prototyping and testing.
Assistant Manager, Industrial Design Product Innovation at Matter Motors
December 31, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Designed Ather 450 X Gen 3.5 dashboard & switches, enhancing user experience through intuitive ergonomics and modern aesthetics. Drove CMF design for 450 Gen 2.0/3.0, 450+, and 450S models, boosting brand differentiation in EV markets. Design leadership: headed the clay modelling & prototyping department. Patents Pending Universal Ergo Rig: engineered a modular testing tool that accelerated ergonomic validation. Prototyping Excellence: oversaw 1:1 clay models, 3D-printed mockups, and functional prototypes for design validation and investor presentations.
Lead Designer / Head of CMF Design at Matter Motors / MIT Institute of Design
January 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Drove CMF design for Ather 450 Gen 2.0/3.0, 450+, and 450S models; established brand differentiation through materials, finishes, and color systems; led cross-functional teams.
Assistant Manager, Industrial Design Product Innovation at Matter Motors / MIT Institute of Design
January 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Industrial design and product innovation role focusing on end-to-end development, CMF considerations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver market-ready solutions.

Education

Master of Design (M.Des) - Transport Design at MIT Institute of Design
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Universal Ergonomic Rig (Patent-Pending)
January 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment