Industrial Design Intern

Amruta Ghosalkar

Email: ***************@*****.*** Phone: 415-***-**** Website: www.amrutaghosalkar.com Objective

Experienced and detail-oriented Industrial Designer with more than 5 years of experience in 3D visualisation, CAD modelling, and commercial product design. I am looking for a role that values creativity and technical precision, where I can push the boundaries of industrial design to create meaningful, user-centred solutions.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Industrial Design

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA

Master of Arts (MA) in Industrial Design

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Design (B. Des) in Digital Design

DSK International School of Design, Pune, India

Professional Experience

Industrial Design Intern

Lenart Studio, San Francisco, CA 2024 - Present

- Developed and visualized design concepts for Datalogic’s commercial scanner, focusing on the next generation of Magellan on-counter barcode image readers.

- Assisted the principal designer in evaluating concept proposals, and providing detailed illustrations and renderings.

Industrial Design Intern

Bevi, Remote/Boston, MA 2023

- Conducted stakeholder interviews to identify pain points and troubleshoot Bevi’s standup V2 machine, resulting in improved user experience and design workflow.

- Created journey maps and storyboards to pitch new design opportunities, leading benchmarking efforts to enhance site usage by end-users.

Industrial Design Intern

Root Applied Science, Oakland, CA 2020

- Conceptualized form ideas for a pathogen-detecting device, contributing to early-stage product development.

- Performed market analysis to inform product positioning and brand strategy, establishing aesthetic benchmarks for the product’s design.

Industrial Design Consultant

Circuit Launch, Oakland, CA 2020

- Collaborated with a team of engineers to improve the Monty barista robot, leading user experience design and facilitating design thinking workshops.

- Sketched innovative concepts, challenging the engineering team to explore creative solutions. Industrial Designer

Frontier Bio, Oakland, CA 2019 - 2020

- Led concept development for the company’s first bioprinter, playing a key role in securing initial funding through compelling design visualization.

- Engaged in cross-disciplinary tasks including branding, industrial design, and 3D visualization. 3D Visualizer

Foley Design, India 2015 - 2016

- Assisted a multidisciplinary team in creating 3D models and renders for leading Indian clients such as Himalaya, Butterfly, and Godrej.

CAD Modeler

Tata Elxsi, India 2014 - 2015

- Provided CAD modelling and 3D visualization support for transportation and product design teams, specializing in Class-A models, reverse engineering, and scan-to-surface data. Technical Skills

3D Printing & Prototyping: Advanced experience with high-end and desktop 3D printers, including post-processing, segmentation, and design.

-CAD Software: Proficient in Autodesk Alias, Rhino, Fusion 360, Grasshopper, Solidworks, and Keyshot.

- Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and other tools within the Adobe Creative Suite.

- Research & Analysis: Strong background in design research, trend analysis, and market positioning. Project Management & Collaboration

- Managed and delivered complex 3D design projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, clinical staff, and designers, to achieve project goals.

- Led workshops and presentations to communicate design concepts effectively to stakeholders. References

Available upon request.

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