Miti Akhani
Design Researcher at Human-Centred Design Lab- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Gujarati Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Essential Digital Skills for the Workforce I
Humber CollegeSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Planning a Career in User Experience (2021)
LinkedInMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
UX Design: 1 Overview
LinkedInMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
UX Design: 2 Analyzing User Data
LinkedInMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
UX Design: 3 Creating Personas
LinkedInMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
UX Design: 4 Ideation
LinkedInMay, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Figma for UX Design
LinkedInMar, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Mindtrust Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
Mindtrust LeadershipMar, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2
Government of CanadaFeb, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
COA liscensed Architect
Council of Architecture - IndiaJun, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Appreciation Certificate in Poster Presentaion
Vadnagar International ConferenceMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Architecture Journalism Course
ArchitectureChatJan, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of Appreciation as Music Club Head
Anant National UniversityApr, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of participation
National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA India)Sep, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
The Art of Visual Storytelling
LeewardistsAug, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Human-Centred Design Lab
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Researcher
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Program Coordinator
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Art Instructor
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Apr 2023 - Jul 2023
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Anant National University
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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External Faculty
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Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
This role was in continuation to my previous year's elective course named "Design Constellations" but for another batch of Foundation 2022. The elective course revolves around understanding the basics of the Design Thinking process, conceptualization, and visualization and how to present the idea/ mind maps into the form of a physical entity. It also involved the learning of vocabulary that helps best to explain the design ideas. This whole elective points to the different dots of designs and at the end joins the dots of design by making it a Design Constellation. Show less
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
My role involved working with academicians from different disciplines on building pedagogies and designing curriculum. Fostering classroom cohesion, assisting students with assignments, and managing the active participation of students. I was fortunate to be able to design and deliver a workshop based on my personal interests and expertise. Being a part of the Office of Academic Affairs provided me with the opportunity to learn exhibition planning, logistics tracking, space allocation management, and to always reinforce community interaction amongst students. - I curated, designed, and delivered an elective course for the Foundation Batch, "Design Constellations" with my colleague Radhika Gupta, which focused on the concept of the Design thinking process - An elective course that I assisted with was a government-initiated project called, "Heritage Street Intervention," in Vadnagar - During the Vadnagar International Conference, our team was fortunate enough to present a Poster Presentation amongst top universities - Created, edited, and curated Foundation Batch 2021 End-term booklets - I was able to host the Foundation Batch 2022 Orientation Ceremony as well as Ahmedabad Collective, a city-wide event for architects. Show less
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Consultant
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May 2021 - 2022
- Designed interiors of various retail shops from the conceptual stage to the execution level of design - Involved in research for building pedagogies and developing curriculum in various Educational centers - Designed graphics and logos for brands to build the brand presence in the market with unique visualization ideas that will make them stand out - Involved in strategizing and writing content with the help of various brand-building techniques to help the organization grow and foster in the right direction Show less
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The Learning Studio
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South Africa
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand & Learning Experience Designer
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
My main responsibilities at the studio included encouraging creativity in young minds through fun art activities. I was also involved in building pedagogies that involve critical and analytical thinking. I was in charge of instructing both theoretical and hands-on art and craft projects. I co-led the Artist in Residence programme, where I taught other artists how to teach different age groups of students. I also designed the interiors of the studio space to increase student engagement through light-level adjustments and colour play. The entire experience has shaped me into a person who can adapt to different environments. Show less
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Architectural Intern
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
The chance to work as an architectural intern opened the door to the realities of the field. This gave me the opportunity to observe the entire design process, from conception to completion. I learned site documentation, presented in client meetings, designed multiple concepts for the same design problem, drafted working drawings and detailing, and created 3D visuals during the design process. The research and professional writing for the organization improved my writing skills. Making presentation drawings helped me improve my visual and presentation skills while presenting to clients. During meetings and site visits, I not only improved my communication skills, but I also became a keen observer and listener. Show less
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Education
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Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Postgraduate Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centric Design -
Anant National University
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture