Hello!
"My name is Kunal Gujar, and I am an Indian multidisciplinary designer with over 2+ years of professional experience in industrial and digital product design, and currently based out of Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
My previous experiences have groomed me into a global designer with a multi-dimensional approach. I am confident about working in an international context within cross-cultural teams on a diverse range of projects. I consider myself a multi-utility designer, who is always ready to skill up himself for any task, this ability has conditioned me to be an efficient designer. As a passionate learner, I always look forward to immersing myself in different domains of design to nurture my professional personality. I hope to engage and collaborate with new people and explore exciting opportunities. Please feel free to connect with me anytime, to talk about any new endeavors or discuss design over a cup of coffee!
Thank you for your time!"
Education
2022-Present
Master of Science in Business Analytics (Specialization: Marketing Analytics)
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, Massachusetts-USA
2017-2019
Master of Design (Specialization: Smart Cities Design)
Strate Ecole De Design
Paris, France
2012-2015
Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Design (Specialization: Product Design)
ISD Rubika
Pune, India
Experience
Feb 2022 - Present
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, Massachusetts-USA
Graduate Assistant (On-campus)
-Creating illustrations for research projects
-Assist in data collection and organization for research papers
-Research for coursework (case studies, reading materials, videos)
-Assist in grading and course planning
-Performing structured and qualitative analysis for research papers
Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
Non Zero Design LLP
Mumbai, India (Remote)
UI/UX Designer
-Handled projects independently of varying length and complexity with clients
-Collaborated and worked in Agile methodology with cross-functional groups like developers, engagement managers and business analysts to deliver high-quality solutions for both internal and client-facing projects
-Developed and maintained detailed user-interface patterns, design systems, and specifications
while working closely with developers to see the design through to deployment.
-Created wireframes, user stories, user journeys, mockups, and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces
-Researched on UX trends, competitors, markets, and technology trends. Organized research for projects and created presentations
-Worked directly with clients to develop brand strategies and digital strategies
Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
Aufeer Design
Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic
Junior Product Designer (Internship)
-Designed graphics and logos for exteriors parts of the car
-Researched on market trends, benchmarks, user study, and competitors
-Created automotive interior and exterior 2D sketches
-Created 3D models and product renderings
-Designed UI elements for interior and exterior parts of car
Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
Wildcraft India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru, India
Junior Product Designer (Gear & Footwear)
-Performed market research and detailed user studies
-Assisted in project management-set up project goals, milestones, deliverables, and resolve challenges
-Created footwear and backpack 2D designs sketches and 3D models
-Developed technical dockets, and material dockets required by product development center
-Coordinated with factories for the product development process
Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Future Factory LLP
Mumbai, India
Product Design Intern (Internship)
-Created 2D design sketches for Industrial products (water purifiers, air purifiers, lockers, etc.)
-Assisted in user research and market study
-Collaborated with engineers for manufacturing sheet metal products based on designs
-Created 3D models for manufacturing (Solidworks)