Hello, I'm Arvind!
Strategic Designer
with global experience from
startups, big-tech and nonprofits.
Worked with teams at Xcimer Energy, Collins Aerospace, Biodesign Challenge, Rhode Island Foundation, RISD x Hyundai, Big Dreams Studio and IIT Bombay. Master's degree in Industrial & Product Design from the Rhode Island School of Design and a background in engineering. Currently open to work.
A digital platform for ocean literacy, with an interactive ocean guide and global climate indicator maps.
My Role: Project Lead
Collaborators: Natural Flux Studio, Big Dreams Studio, Ocean Visions
Impact: Possibility Ocean Conference (2025)
Communications • UX/UI Design
A science-centric communication strategy and website experience to explain inertial fusion energy (IFE).
My Role: Design Strategist
Collaborators: Xcimer Energy Corporation, Big Dreams Studio, Luminous Creative Agency
Impact: Supported Series A Raise at $100M (2024)
Brand Strategy • UX/UI Design
A mobile and tablet application for in-flight accessibility and custom service requests for passengers and crew.
My Role: Design Strategist
Collaborators: Collins Aerospace, Big Dreams Studio, Luminous Creative Agency
Impact: AIX Crystal Cabin Award (2025), AIX Honorable Mention (2024)
User Research • UX/UI Design
Curation of a nature-tech exhibition exploring bio-fabrication, speculative mobility, and ecological aesthetics.
My Role: Assistant Curator
Collaborators: Rhode Island School of Design, Hyundai Motor Group
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Curatorial Strategy • Exhibition Design
Growing materials from local waste and fungi that are high-performance, carbon-capturing and sustainable.
My Role: Principal Investigator (Thesis)
Collaborators: Rhode Island School of Design, Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, CoWorks Interdisciplinary Lab
Impact: Somerson Sustainability Innovation Fund (2022-23), Mark Harrision Fund, Designboom Magazine (2025)
Biomaterial Innovation • Industrial Design
A novel glaucoma diagnosis device that is affordable and accurate to detect intra-ocular pressure (IOP).
My Role: Design Engineer
Collaborators: Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Center, IIT Bombay, Symbiosis Institute of Technology
Impact: International Conference on Research into Design, Distinguished Paper Award (2020), Patent Granted (2024)
Mechanical Engineering • Industrial Design
Case Studies
Clients & Collaborations
Xcimer Energy Corporation • Collins Aerospace • Autodesk • RISD x Hyundai Partnership • Big Dreams Studio • Biodesign Challenge • Rhode Island Foundation • Rhode Island Department of Corrections • Rhode Island Rebound • Rhode Island School of Design • Brown University • Mathilde • Overproof • Possibility Ocean • CARES.green • Paper Connection International • Biomedical Engineering & Technology Innovation Center, IIT Bombay • Shenoy Studio, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay • Curiosity Gym • National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology • SP Jain Institute of Management and Research • Symbiosis Institute of Technology • Natural Flux Studio
Capabilities
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Research & Strategy
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Qualitative & Quantitative Research
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Thematic Analysis & Data Visualization
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Competitive Positioning & Differentiation
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Storytelling & Information Architecture
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Brand Identity, Toolkit & Guidelines
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Digital Design
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Visual Design & Graphics (Adobe CC)
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Web Design & Development (Framer)
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UI/UX & Digital Product Design (Figma)
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Digital Reports & Pitch Deck Design
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Accessibility (WCAG), Web Analytics
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Industrial Design
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Concept Development & Sketching
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Mechanical Engineering & Design
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3D CAD, Rendering (Solidworks, Fusion)
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Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing
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CNC, Forming & Molding, Workshop