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Hi, I'm Ranu Karanpuria, an industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative consumer electronics and smart devices. I have experience collaborating with startups to international corporations and thrive on executing end-to-end designs from research to product refinement. I enjoy working across various product categories, including automotive interiors and AI-enabled vehicle cameras. With a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from MAEER's MIT Institute of Design, I bring a user-centered approach to all of my projects. I love blending design research with hands-on product development, ensuring that every creation meets user needs and business goals.…Hi, I'm Ranu Karanpuria, an industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative consumer electronics and smart devices. I have experience collaborating with startups to international corporations and thrive on executing end-to-end designs from research to product refinement. I enjoy working across various product categories, including automotive interiors and AI-enabled vehicle cameras. With a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from MAEER's MIT Institute of Design, I bring a user-centered approach to all of my projects. I love blending design research with hands-on product development, ensuring that every creation meets user needs and business goals.

Ranu Karanpuria

3D Designer, 3D Animator, Product Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Ranu Karanpuria, an industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative consumer electronics and smart devices. I have experience collaborating with startups to international corporations and thrive on executing end-to-end designs from research to product refinement. I enjoy working across various product categories, including automotive interiors and AI-enabled vehicle cameras. With a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from MAEER's MIT Institute of Design, I bring a user-centered approach to all of my projects. I love blending design research with hands-on product development, ensuring that every creation meets user needs and business goals.…Hi, I'm Ranu Karanpuria, an industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative consumer electronics and smart devices. I have experience collaborating with startups to international corporations and thrive on executing end-to-end designs from research to product refinement. I enjoy working across various product categories, including automotive interiors and AI-enabled vehicle cameras. With a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from MAEER's MIT Institute of Design, I bring a user-centered approach to all of my projects. I love blending design research with hands-on product development, ensuring that every creation meets user needs and business goals.

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Hi, I’m Ranu Karanpuria, an industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative consumer electronics and smart devices. I have experience collaborating with startups to international corporations and thrive on executing end-to-end designs from research to product refinement. I enjoy working across various product categories, including automotive interiors and AI-enabled vehicle cameras.

With a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design, I bring a user-centered approach to all of my projects. I love blending design research with hands-on product development, ensuring that every creation meets user needs and business goals.

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Work Experience

Industrial Designer at NewDealDesign

January 31, 2025 - July 28, 2025

Supported product development for an off-board power device and accessories for a home battery backup and concept ideation of a smart piano. Produced high-resolution (10K) marketing visuals and animations for client presentations and internal use.

Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University

June 30, 2021 - July 28, 2025

Assisted in all phases of product development for an AI-enabled vehicle camera providing 360° visibility. Responsibilities included concept development, client interaction, and delivering detailed production documentation.

Industrial Designer at ranukaranpuria.myportfolio.com

March 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025

Worked across various consumer electronics for clients ranging from startups to international corporations. Executed end-to-end design processes including research and CAD refinement for products such as a thermal camera, coffee machine, and an inhaler.

Industrial Designer at Carnegie Mellon University

May 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025

Collaborated with Prof. Wayne Chung on a study analyzing user interactions and dissatisfaction factors in OEM automotive interiors and conducted interviews comparing user experiences in conventional and autonomous car interiors.

Industrial Designer at Bould Design

February 28, 2018 - July 28, 2025

Lead Industrial Designer at Footloose Labs

February 28, 2017 - July 28, 2025

Designed the ATOM, a portable storage device with cloud capabilities. Facilitated the product’s development from concept to manufacturing in collaboration with cross-functional engineering and design teams.

Lead Industrial Designer at Inkers Technology Pvt Ltd

May 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025

Pioneered the design of an autonomous assistant drone, IRIS, delivering physical and visual assets including sketches, CAD, and prototypes. Revamped the design of a security camera to enhance scalability and compactness for smart cities and defense purposes.

Industrial Designer Intern at Designit

August 31, 2014 - July 28, 2025

Delivered several projects ranging from packaging design to tabletop products aligning with the design language of brands such as Novo Nordisk and several Scandinavian brands.

Junior Industrial Designer at Vivek Amberkar Product Design

May 31, 2014 - July 28, 2025

Developed a healthcare product aimed at curing Deep Vein Thrombosis. Led conceptualization and produced iterations culminating in a full-scale prototype.