Experience

Oceanic Circles

• India
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder Member

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Co-creating a multi-dimensional, insights driven, platform for collaborative design for social innovation and entrepreneurship. OceanicCircles is a platform for all creative communities to come together to play a transformational role in the society. OceanicCircles is built on the principles of equity, inclusion, sustainability and dignity. We co-create, empower communities, meaningfully integrate technologies to drive impact and build scale to solve problems. OceanicCircles draws… Show more Co-creating a multi-dimensional, insights driven, platform for collaborative design for social innovation and entrepreneurship. OceanicCircles is a platform for all creative communities to come together to play a transformational role in the society. OceanicCircles is built on the principles of equity, inclusion, sustainability and dignity. We co-create, empower communities, meaningfully integrate technologies to drive impact and build scale to solve problems. OceanicCircles draws inspiration from the political vision of Mahatma Gandhi, in which he talked about moving from social pyramids to empowerment of the individual and communities as units, that connect, grow and network. He used a beautiful, visual metaphor of large oceanic circles to describe this. This vision is close to what the human-centred design, empathy and spirit of co-creation is all about. Looking forward to collaborating with all of you, to co-create this vision, engage experts and communities to build a future that offers a framework for sustainable and desirable living for all. Watch for developments, contact me if you wish to join, contribute or have any advice. Show less Co-creating a multi-dimensional, insights driven, platform for collaborative design for social innovation and entrepreneurship. OceanicCircles is a platform for all creative communities to come together to play a transformational role in the society. OceanicCircles is built on the principles of equity, inclusion, sustainability and dignity. We co-create, empower communities, meaningfully integrate technologies to drive impact and build scale to solve problems. OceanicCircles draws… Show more Co-creating a multi-dimensional, insights driven, platform for collaborative design for social innovation and entrepreneurship. OceanicCircles is a platform for all creative communities to come together to play a transformational role in the society. OceanicCircles is built on the principles of equity, inclusion, sustainability and dignity. We co-create, empower communities, meaningfully integrate technologies to drive impact and build scale to solve problems. OceanicCircles draws inspiration from the political vision of Mahatma Gandhi, in which he talked about moving from social pyramids to empowerment of the individual and communities as units, that connect, grow and network. He used a beautiful, visual metaphor of large oceanic circles to describe this. This vision is close to what the human-centred design, empathy and spirit of co-creation is all about. Looking forward to collaborating with all of you, to co-create this vision, engage experts and communities to build a future that offers a framework for sustainable and desirable living for all. Watch for developments, contact me if you wish to join, contribute or have any advice. Show less



NSRCEL

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product and Policy Expert Advisor for Healthcare Startup Incubation Program

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Mentoring healthcare startup ecosystem Mentoring healthcare startup ecosystem



Internet and Mobile Association of India

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member, National Design & Innovation Committee, IAMAI

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Honeywell User Experience

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2020

  Responsible for institutionalising consistent, end-to-end, branded "Honeywell User Experience" across touch-points for global connected portfolio and innovation for high growth regions. Leading multidisciplinary studios at Honeywell Technology Solutions to deliver next generation user experience for connected domains such as buildings, homes, plants and workers. Driving Agile UX for the global new product programs and innovations for high growth regions, with a highly customer/user focused… Show more Responsible for institutionalising consistent, end-to-end, branded "Honeywell User Experience" across touch-points for global connected portfolio and innovation for high growth regions. Leading multidisciplinary studios at Honeywell Technology Solutions to deliver next generation user experience for connected domains such as buildings, homes, plants and workers. Driving Agile UX for the global new product programs and innovations for high growth regions, with a highly customer/user focused and research driven design process. Leading multi-disciplinary, cross-business, global Honeywell User Experience (HUE) Centre of Excellence at Honeywell Technology Solutions. Connecting studios spread across India, China, Czech Republic, Mexico to drive culture of innovation and build community of practice. Show less Responsible for institutionalising consistent, end-to-end, branded "Honeywell User Experience" across touch-points for global connected portfolio and innovation for high growth regions. Leading multidisciplinary studios at Honeywell Technology Solutions to deliver next generation user experience for connected domains such as buildings, homes, plants and workers. Driving Agile UX for the global new product programs and innovations for high growth regions, with a highly customer/user focused… Show more Responsible for institutionalising consistent, end-to-end, branded "Honeywell User Experience" across touch-points for global connected portfolio and innovation for high growth regions. Leading multidisciplinary studios at Honeywell Technology Solutions to deliver next generation user experience for connected domains such as buildings, homes, plants and workers. Driving Agile UX for the global new product programs and innovations for high growth regions, with a highly customer/user focused and research driven design process. Leading multi-disciplinary, cross-business, global Honeywell User Experience (HUE) Centre of Excellence at Honeywell Technology Solutions. Connecting studios spread across India, China, Czech Republic, Mexico to drive culture of innovation and build community of practice. Show less



Philips

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Director, Consumer Luminaires Business, Growth Markets

  • Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

  Design management and Creative direction for Growth Markets region for Consumer Luminaire Business of Philips. Set up design function, process and direction. Managing design identity program and support management strategy through design initiatives. Design management and Creative direction for Growth Markets region for Consumer Luminaire Business of Philips. Set up design function, process and direction. Managing design identity program and support management strategy through design initiatives.



Philips Lighting

• Netherlands
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Leader, Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2013

  Design management and Creative direction for Growth Markets region for Consumer Luminaire Business of Philips. Set up design function, process and direction. Managing design identity program and support management strategy through design initiatives. Design management and Creative direction for Growth Markets region for Consumer Luminaire Business of Philips. Set up design function, process and direction. Managing design identity program and support management strategy through design initiatives.



Co-Create

• New Delhi Area, India

• Principal Consultant

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Advised Philips Global Incubator on Renewable Energy, Eindhoven. Directed co-create process including insights research, proposition generation, co-create workshops with multiple stakeholders for renewable energy solutions for homes, public healthcare and small businesses. Product and branding strategy for Eco-Sense a new start-up committed to energy and environment conservation; in close collaboration with Institute of Chemical technology, Mumbai. India. Advised Philips Global Incubator on Renewable Energy, Eindhoven. Directed co-create process including insights research, proposition generation, co-create workshops with multiple stakeholders for renewable energy solutions for homes, public healthcare and small businesses. Product and branding strategy for Eco-Sense a new start-up committed to energy and environment conservation; in close collaboration with Institute of Chemical technology, Mumbai. India.



Philips

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Design Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2009

  Product design and innovation for lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, and healthcare business of Philips. Managed product, communication and spatial design team to create 360 degree experience built on research insights and brand context. Various design awards including global recognition with INDEX: Awars2009, IDSA-Businessweek IDEA Bronze Award, Red Dot Singapore Award. Product design and innovation for lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, and healthcare business of Philips. Managed product, communication and spatial design team to create 360 degree experience built on research insights and brand context. Various design awards including global recognition with INDEX: Awars2009, IDSA-Businessweek IDEA Bronze Award, Red Dot Singapore Award.



Design Matters, Pune, India

• Pune Area, India

• Co-Founder, Principal Designer

  • May 1992 - Sep 2000

  Co-founded design consultancy service for a product and innovation design. Worked with corporate, small and medium enterprises and organizations. Product design for telecom, home appliances, FMCG, industrial products, industrial and defence electronics, automotive, medical equipment, beverage and food, sectors. Advised NGOs and Government agencies on design. Co-founded design consultancy service for a product and innovation design. Worked with corporate, small and medium enterprises and organizations. Product design for telecom, home appliances, FMCG, industrial products, industrial and defence electronics, automotive, medical equipment, beverage and food, sectors. Advised NGOs and Government agencies on design.



Eagle Flask Industries Ltd.

• Pune Area, India

• Design Manager

  • Dec 1989 - Jun 1992

  Set up the design studio. Designed vacuum flasks, glassware, table ware, cook and serve ware. Appliances, such as water heaters and dispensers, coffee carafe, garment care irons. Supported business development by integrating design as a strategic marketing tool for exports. Set up the design studio. Designed vacuum flasks, glassware, table ware, cook and serve ware. Appliances, such as water heaters and dispensers, coffee carafe, garment care irons. Supported business development by integrating design as a strategic marketing tool for exports.