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Tejas Gaitonde

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I am a product designer based in Mumbai who enjoys turning observations from everyday life into thoughtful products.

About

I am a product designer based in Mumbai who enjoys turning observations from everyday life into thoughtful products. My experience includes designing decorative lighting, custom furniture, structural packaging, and mass-manufactured products, with involvement across research, concept development, 3D modelling, drawings, production, and manufacturing. I enjoy moving between creative exploration and practical problem-solving to create meaningful, well-considered work.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Industrial Designer · Clay Design Strategy, MumbaiMay 2025 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Worked on structural packaging design for multiple SKUs for clients including Marico. Gained experience with labels, packaging systems, mass manufacturing, brand discussions, label iterations, and production proofing.

Industrial Design Intern · Name Place Animal Thing Furniture & Lights Design StudioDec 2024 – Apr 2025 · 5 mos

Designed a series of decorative lamps from concept through final product as part of a graduation project. Co-designed more than 20 custom furniture pieces for a luxury resort project, producing sketches, 3D models, and technical drawings.

Industrial Design Intern · Name Place Animal Thing Furniture & Lights Design StudioMay 2024 – Sep 2024 · 5 mos

Designed pendant, floor, and table lamps for residential and commercial spaces. Observed and supported the manufacturing process while gaining insight into business operations and logistics during a summer internship.

Education

Bachelor of Design in Product Design · Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar2021 – 2025
Junior College, Higher Secondary Certificate · St. Xavier's College, Mumbai2019 – 2021

Certifications and awards· 5

Offsite Pro Summer Cohort by Advanced Design2025
Search Engine Optimization for Businesses, Growth School2024 – 2026
Product Management 101, Insurjo (The Product Folks)2023
Design Thinking and Global Startup, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology2020 – 2026

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