Design, for me, is empathy made visible. Combining a blend of creative flair and technical acumen in Human Computer Interaction & Industrial design expertise, I bring a unique - detail-oriented, organized, innovative, and efficient approach to the design process. With a background in both business and technology mixed with design, I possess the unique ability to strike the perfect balance, crafting solutions that not only meet user needs but also align with company objectives. My aim is to leverage my skills in tech and creativity in design, to conceptualize and deliver groundbreaking products that resonate with consumers on a profound level, driving both engagement and profitability in the market. I am passionate about solving real-world problems through elegant, intuitive design and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences.

Sanya Karwani

Design, for me, is empathy made visible. Combining a blend of creative flair and technical acumen in Human Computer Interaction & Industrial design expertise, I bring a unique - detail-oriented, organized, innovative, and efficient approach to the design process. With a background in both business and technology mixed with design, I possess the unique ability to strike the perfect balance, crafting solutions that not only meet user needs but also align with company objectives. My aim is to leverage my skills in tech and creativity in design, to conceptualize and deliver groundbreaking products that resonate with consumers on a profound level, driving both engagement and profitability in the market. I am passionate about solving real-world problems through elegant, intuitive design and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences.

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Design, for me, is empathy made visible. Combining a blend of creative flair and technical acumen in Human Computer Interaction & Industrial design expertise, I bring a unique - detail-oriented, organized, innovative, and efficient approach to the design process. With a background in both business and technology mixed with design, I possess the unique ability to strike the perfect balance, crafting solutions that not only meet user needs but also align with company objectives.

My aim is to leverage my skills in tech and creativity in design, to conceptualize and deliver groundbreaking products that resonate with consumers on a profound level, driving both engagement and profitability in the market. I am passionate about solving real-world problems through elegant, intuitive design and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Industrial Designer & Product Developer at Contour Products Inc., Charlotte-NC
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
Responsible for 3D CAD and technical drawings for plastic injection and blow molded parts, including fitting mechanisms. Conducted prototyping to verify size, shape, snap fitments, and wall thickness for commercial mold making. Analyzed and redesigned existing products with advanced materials to improve manufacturing efficiency. Tested product design by creating 3D printed mock-molds before investing in commercial injection molds. Conducted patent studies to ensure compliance. Created 2D visual communications including outer packaging and label graphics using Adobe Creative Suite. Developed full-scale prototyping to present to stakeholders and collect consumer feedback. Performed consumer research such as focus groups, prototype testing, card sorting, user personas, and market trend analysis. Collaborated with international markets including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and China for innovation and product placement.
Industrial Designer & Product Developer at Contour Products Inc.
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
Responsible for 3D CAD and technical drawings of plastic injection and blow molded parts with detailed fitting mechanisms. Conducted prototyping for verifying size, shape, snap fitments, threads, wall thickness etc. Analyzed existing CMF and redesigned products using advanced materials to improve manufacturing efficiency. Tested design setbacks with 3D printed mock-molds before commercial mold investments. Undertook patent studies for design compliance. Created 2D visual communications for packaging and label graphics using Adobe Creative Suite. Produced full scale presentable prototypes for stakeholder and consumer feedback. Conducted consumer research including focus groups, prototype testing, card sorting, and market trends. Collaborated internationally with teams in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and China for innovation and product placements.
Industrial Designer & Product Developer at Contour Products Inc., Charlotte-NC
November 1, 2020 - May 23, 2025
3D CAD and Technical drawings for plastic injection and blow molded parts with detailed fitting mechanisms. Prototyping to verify size, shape, snap fitments, threads, and wall thickness for commercial mold making. Analyzing and redesigning existing products with new advanced materials to improve manufacturing efficiency. Testing design setbacks by creating 3D printed mock-molds and verifying product performance prior to commercial injection mold investments. Conducting patent studies to ensure design compliance. Developing 2D visual communications for outer packaging and label graphics using Adobe Creative Suite. Creating full scale prototype mockups resembling production pieces for stakeholder and consumer feedback. Conducting consumer research including focus groups, prototype testing, card sorting, user personas, and market trend analysis. Collaborating with international teams in Singapore, Japan, South Korea & China for innovation and product placements.
Data Analysis and Visualisation Fellow & Volunteer at Social Works
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Analyzed provider data to identify patterns and consumer insights. Organized datasets for easy lookup in backend. Converted datasets using MS Excel for better visibility and understanding. Cleaned datasets based on meta data points like specialties and services. Created Tableau graphs and charts from cleaned datasets and CSV files.
Data Analysis and Visualisation - Fellow & Volunteer at Social Works, Chicago IL
July 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Analyzed and visualized data sets to generate consumer insights. Created effective data visualizations with Tableau to support social work initiatives.
User Experience Design Consultant at Avasa Design Studio, Mumbai, India
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Analyzed provider data to identify patterns and consumer insights. Organized and cleaned datasets by metadata points including specialties and services using MS Excel. Created Tableau graphs and charts for data visualization. Improved data accessibility through dataset conversion and cleaning for easy viewing and understanding.
User Experience Design Consultant at Avasa Design Studio
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Performed user experience research such as user surveys, storyboarding, and flow analysis. Visualized 3D materials and client CAD spatial experience. Focused on market trends to meet user space requirements with modern minimalistic solutions.
User Experience Design Consultant at Avasa Design Studio, Mumbai, India
August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Analyzed provider data to identify patterns and consumer insights. Organized datasets for easy lookup of providers in backend systems. Converted datasets into easy viewing and understandable formats using MS Excel. Cleaned datasets based on multiple metadata points including specialties and services. Created Tableau graphs and charts from cleaned datasets and CSV files.
Industrial & Packaging Designer at L'Oréal Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Conducted primary research including user persona development, user movement studies, journey mapping, and interaction touchpoints. Led user research efforts with surveys, storyboarding, data analysis, user flows, and mind maps. Created 3D material visualizations using client CAD spatial experience tools such as SketchUp Pro and Vray renderings. Developed 2D graphics and patterns for wall and furniture backgrounds/textures using Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot. Focused on market trends to improve and solve space restrictions with modern, minimal, and functional features.
Industrial & Packaging Designer at L'Oreal Pvt. Ltd.
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Conducted primary research including user persona development, user movement studies, journey mapping, and interaction touchpoints. Performed user surveys, storyboarding, existing data analysis, user flows, and mind maps. Created 3D material visualizations using SketchUp Pro and Vray renderings. Designed 2D graphics and patterns for wall and furniture backgrounds/textures using Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot. Analyzed market trends to improve and solve user space restrictions with modern, minimal, and functional features.
Industrial & Packaging Designer at L'Oreal Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018
Conducted primary research including user persona development, user movement studies, journey mapping, and interaction touchpoints. Performed user surveys, storyboarding, existing data analysis, user flows, and mind maps. Delivered 3D material visualization using client CAD spatial experience in Sketch Up Pro and Vray renderings. Created 2D graphics and patterns for walls and furniture backgrounds/textures using Adobe Creative Suite and Keyshot. Focused on market trends to improve and solve user space restrictions with modern, minimal, and functional features.

Education

Master of Design at Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, USA)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Master of Business Administration at Sabarmati University (Ahmedabad, India)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor at ISD Rubika – International School of Design (Pune, India)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master of Design at Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Master of Business Administration at Sabarmati University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor in Industrial & Digital Design at ISD Rubika – International School of Design
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Master of Design at Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, USA)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Master of Business Administration at Sabarmati University (Ahmedabad, India)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor in Industrial & Digital Design at ISD Rubika – International School of Design (Pune, India)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Design Concept finalist RED DOT Graduate Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Academic Excellence & Undergraduate Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Design Concept Finalist - Red Dot
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Graduate Scholarship - Illinois Institute of Technology
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Academic Excellence & Undergraduate Scholarship - ISD Rubika
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment