About me
I'm a trained Architect and Mixed Reality Specialist based in Toronto, with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Design in Digital Futures (Emerging technology) from OCAD University. I’m experienced in the construction industry and the development of digital products and immersive experiences. As a published IEEE researcher in design technology, I excel in problem-solving and devising unique strategies. I’m known for my perseverance, design systems thinking and respectful attitude.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF DESIGN IN DIGITAL FUTURES (M.Des) OCAD University, Toronto, Canada
2022-2024
Data visualization, Computation with IoT, sensors and computer vision, Physical-Digital interaction design, Programming, AR/VR/MR development, HCI design (UI/UX wireframe, user studies, gamification), design research & prototyping, Real-time touch designer installation, immersive audio and visual, Experience design, New Media studies.
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE KLS Goggle Institute of Technology, Belgaum, India
2015-2020
PUBLICATIONS IN DESIGN & TECH
Mixed Reality for Retail Environments Design Research in IEEE's Digital Library, OCADU Open Repository, Leonardo Graduate Abstracts.
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES
ISMAR International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality 2024, Seattle. VRTO Spatial Media World Conference & Expo 2024. Nominated for Graduate thesis award.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Tutorial Leader | OCAD University
2023 - Present
The role required me to Lead Tutorial classes in Global and Visual material culture (Art, Design and Architecture) for an undergraduate class of 30 students at a time. In the role, I developed custom teaching materials for tutorial classes every week, assisted the instructor during lectures, independently led tutorials and facilitated student learning activities and graded assignments.
Co-founder and Consulting Designer | Medaelna Studio
2021 - Present
A design collective in Ahmedabad, India. Since 2021, I’ve contributed to over 23 residential and commercial projects, handling concept development, space planning, furniture detailing, and technical drawings. I’ve collaborated with engineers, fabricators, and clients, ensuring smooth project execution through innovative design solutions and strong partnerships.
Junior Designer | Sur Studio
2021-2022
At this media studio, I designed event graphics, marketing content, social media strategy. Web development, UI wireframes and workflows. International Clients relations including corporates, indie artists and NGOs.
Trainee | Navkar Architects
2019-2020
Created working drawings, physical and digital 3D models for hospitality projects, rendered masterplans, and produced measured drawings for residential renovation projects. Led the design and fabrication of a 550 sq. ft. installation for the 2019 Fab Biennale for the firm. Client presentations.
Skills + Tools + Softwares
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND FABRICATION
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Construction drawings, 3D Modelling, Laser cutting, CNC milling and 3D printing, BIM modelling.
INTERACTIVE / IMMERSIVE / HCI
Unity 3D Game Engine, Unreal, Oculus Meta Quest C# development, Extended Reality Development, designing 3D interfaces & prototyping, Touch designer, 3D modelling (Maya, Fusion, Revit, Sketchup, Autodesk), Lumion, Twinmotion, sensors, IoT and Computer Vision.
GRAPHICS, UI/UX
Figma, Sketch, Figma, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, illustrator, Premier pro), Google Suite, Microsoft Office.
Inter-personal and soft skills
Proactive at planning & Organization. Problem-Solving. Creative solutions. Attention to Detail. Adaptability & Flexibility. Growth-Oriented Mindset. Collaboration & Teamwork. Pragmatic and Optimistic. Quick Improviser. Effective Communicator.