I’m Keyah, an Industrial Designer with a BSc in Product Design and an MA in Design for People, currently based in Denmark. My practice blends user-centered research, playful experimentation, and hands-on prototyping to create products and experiences that are smart, simple, and beautiful. I’m passionate about working with people through empathetic design, co-design, and participatory methods, ensuring every project connects meaningfully with its users. From designing kitchen tools that innovate in South Indian cooking, to developing lamp prototypes and playful research methods for everyday life, my goal is to create work that feels thoughtful, intuitive, and joyful. Whether it’s industrial design, design research, or furniture/product development, I thrive at the intersection of conceptual creativity and technical execution.

Keyah Gnanakan

I’m Keyah, an Industrial Designer with a BSc in Product Design and an MA in Design for People, currently based in Denmark. My practice blends user-centered research, playful experimentation, and hands-on prototyping to create products and experiences that are smart, simple, and beautiful. I’m passionate about working with people through empathetic design, co-design, and participatory methods, ensuring every project connects meaningfully with its users. From designing kitchen tools that innovate in South Indian cooking, to developing lamp prototypes and playful research methods for everyday life, my goal is to create work that feels thoughtful, intuitive, and joyful. Whether it’s industrial design, design research, or furniture/product development, I thrive at the intersection of conceptual creativity and technical execution.

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I’m Keyah, an Industrial Designer with a BSc in Product Design and an MA in Design for People, currently based in Denmark. My practice blends user-centered research, playful experimentation, and hands-on prototyping to create products and experiences that are smart, simple, and beautiful.
I’m passionate about working with people through empathetic design, co-design, and participatory methods, ensuring every project connects meaningfully with its users. From designing kitchen tools that innovate in South Indian cooking, to developing lamp prototypes and playful research methods for everyday life, my goal is to create work that feels thoughtful, intuitive, and joyful.
Whether it’s industrial design, design research, or furniture/product development, I thrive at the intersection of conceptual creativity and technical execution.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Danish
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Hindi
Beginner

Work Experience

Industrial Design Assistant at MOEBE
December 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Concept Development through prototyping, 3D modelling, Rendering, 3D printing, Sketching, Time management, CMF Design at MOEBE in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Industrial Design Intern at Foley Designs
April 30, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Rapid prototyping, Sketching, 3D modelling, Rendering, Creative problem solving and thinking, User research & centred design in Bangalore, India.
Workshop Intern at Astha Guitars
July 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Wood working, Prototyping, Teamwork in Bangalore, India.
Event Planner at DSKD Friday Bar Team
September 1, 2023 - Present
Leadership, Planning, Communication, Project coordination for weekly event planning.
Editor at DSKD Post-It Talks podcast
April 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Audio editing, Timeline and workflow management, Project planning and Scheduling for podcast production.
Various part time roles at Hospitality industry
June 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Teamwork, Work ethic under pressure, Time management, Working clean during studies in Kolding, Denmark.

Education

MA in Industrial Design in Design for People at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bsc. Product Design at Strate School of Design
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
at Kodaikanal International School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
at Bethany High School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality