Hi, I'm Monica Bhyrappa, an industrial designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over two years of experience specializing in consumer electronics, educational technology, audio, wearables, and sustainable systems, I am passionate about creating designs that blend functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. I enjoy working on innovative product solutions that impact everyday life, focusing on user-centric design and sustainability. My experience spans across global companies like Bose, Braun, and The Coca-Cola Company, where I've led design projects from concept through engineering handoff and collaborated with cross-functional teams. I thrive in environments that challenge me to combine creativity with technical precision while pushing the boundaries of responsible and inclusive design.…

Monica Bhyrappa

Hi, I'm Monica Bhyrappa, an industrial designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over two years of experience specializing in consumer electronics, educational technology, audio, wearables, and sustainable systems, I am passionate about creating designs that blend functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. I enjoy working on innovative product solutions that impact everyday life, focusing on user-centric design and sustainability. My experience spans across global companies like Bose, Braun, and The Coca-Cola Company, where I've led design projects from concept through engineering handoff and collaborated with cross-functional teams. I thrive in environments that challenge me to combine creativity with technical precision while pushing the boundaries of responsible and inclusive design.…

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Hi, I’m Monica Bhyrappa, an industrial designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over two years of experience specializing in consumer electronics, educational technology, audio, wearables, and sustainable systems, I am passionate about creating designs that blend functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. I enjoy working on innovative product solutions that impact everyday life, focusing on user-centric design and sustainability.

My experience spans across global companies like Bose, Braun, and The Coca-Cola Company, where I’ve led design projects from concept through engineering handoff and collaborated with cross-functional teams. I thrive in environments that challenge me to combine creativity with technical precision while pushing the boundaries of responsible and inclusive design.

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Work Experience

Industrial Designer III at The Coca-Cola company
November 1, 2024 - Present
Co-Lead the design of next-gen commercial equipments, from early ideation through engineering handoff, focused on performance, modularity, and sustainability. Partnered with cross-functional teams including thermal/refrigeration engineering, mechanical, and brand to establish design proposals that optimize footprint, thermal management, and user flow by proposing sustainable/lesser materials and manufacturing, aligning with company-wide environmental and quality goals. Developed multiple cost-optimized detailed design intent documentation including SolidWorks CAD assemblies and CMF specifications. Defined and scaled a unified design language across product lines and promoted design values through sketches, renderings, and presentations. Presented high-level blue sky concepts and visuals during executive board meetings.
Industrial Design Intern at Bose
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Developed a 3-month design project designing a portable speaker in collaboration with a CMF intern. Integrated insights from cross-functional engineering and research teams. Contributed to design ideation and rapid prototyping for wearables and portable audio products. Created and refined concepts through sketching, CAD (Rhino, Fusion 360), and physical prototyping including 3D printing and foam models. Collaborated with CMF, engineering, and research teams to iterate design within manufacturing constraints. Developed proposals aligned with brand language and user-centric innovation adhering to design and CMF trends.
Industrial Design Intern at Logitech
August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Led the conception of an innovative audio-based product for the ideal WFH future under the guidance of the Braun team. Conducted in-depth user research analyzing routines and challenges through 20+ interviews and various research tools, cultivating insights for design ideation. Ideated on over 20 unique concepts and managed the rapid prototyping of 15+ designs, focusing on detail, ergonomics, and refining product aesthetics and functionality adapting the brand’s design principles. Partnered closely with engineers to formulate technical aspects ensuring seamless integration between design and engineering.
ID/CMF Intern at TATA Elxsi
June 30, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Led the research process for 3 brand-centric products and developed insights to streamline ideation. Developed moodboards based on current market trends for commercial products in India. Delivered product renders, 3D models, and CMF trend color palettes based on client requirements with context scenarios.
Industrial Design Intern at Braun
August 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Led a strategic, research-driven approach to identify innovation opportunities in educational technology hardware with integrated AR features, grounded in competitive benchmarking and user interviews with over 20 neurodiverse learners and educators. Collaborated cross-functionally with UX, engineering, and product managers to ensure design intent was preserved throughout development and aligned with product briefs. Created detailed visual communication packages including renderings, CAD drawings, CMF boards, and technical documentation for engineering and vendor handoff. Engaged in product evaluations, incorporating feedback to refine form, ergonomics, and manufacturability for injection-molded components.

Education

Masters in Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Bachelors in Industrial Design at National Institute of Design, India
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

RISD Graduate commons grant
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
RISD ID Fellowship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
IF Design Talent Award
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
IDSA Student Merit Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Outstanding Thesis Award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Red Dot Design Concept
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
DNA Paris Design Award
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Taiwan International Design, Winner
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Covidscape Challenge, Winner
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
BraunPrize by Braun, Special Mention
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Computers & Electronics