I am an architectural and interdisciplinary designer studying at
RISD︎︎︎
. I am passionate about human-centered design and believe great design is born at the intersection of different disciplines. Currently ︎︎︎ Installation Assistant @RISD Museum︎︎︎
and previously ︎︎︎ Design Engineering Intern @Orion RED︎︎︎
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design︎︎︎, Providence, RI, USA (2018 - 2024)
Bachelor of Architecture ︎︎︎ (B.Arch 2024)
Concentration in Nature-Culture-Sustainability Studies︎︎︎
Brown University︎︎︎, Providence, RI | 2023
Cross Registration - The Entrepreneurship Process & Persuasive Communication
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts︎︎︎, Copenhagen, Denmark | 2022
Exchange Student in The Institute of Culture, Finder Sted
HONORS & AWARDS
RISD Maharam Fellowship︎︎︎ | 2023 Awarded $5000 in funding to advance social progress and environment. Developed methods of play to better the educational experience of children in New Delhi, India.
RIBA/Dagata Merit Scholarship | Academic Year 2021 - 2022
Financially backed scholarship awarded annually to a student in architecture from RI for maintaining an incredible trajectory at RISD Architecture.
RISD Honors Student | 2018 - 2023
Deans Honors List for achieving 3.8+ GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RISD Museum︎︎︎, Providence, RI | 2023 - Present
Preparation & Installation Assistant, where I assist in the ongoing development and implementation of the upcoming exhibitions. Engaging in hands-on physical prototyping and innovative layout designs to create compelling visitor experiences.
Orion RED︎︎︎, Smithfield, RI | 2023
Designed assembly guides for fabrication, enhancing project efficiency. Transformed designs into realistic representations, and designed cutom mill work.
Studio Luz Architects︎︎︎, Boston, MA | 2022 + 2023
Contributed to Roxbury, MA community housing RFPs, proposing layouts, facades, renders, and graphics. Assisted in designing community spaces, suggesting layouts, selecting images, and presenting insights from workshops.
NORR Architects︎︎︎, Dubai, UAE | 2021
Worked on the concept design of a school and hotel in the Middle East. Developed renders, landscaping proposals, program layouts, security layouts, diagrams, 3D models, orthogonal drawings, and project presentations.
Emaar Properties︎︎︎, Dubai, UAE | 2020
Conducted research, participated in site visits, refined consultants’ designs, and compiled design proposals for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
PROJECTS & LEADERSHIP
TEDxRISD︎︎︎ | Co-President & Design/Marketing Lead | 2022 - Present Proposed and secured a $20,000 budget to host RISD’s first TEDxRISD event. On-boarded and led a group of 20 students in operations, curations, and design/marketing team. Speakers include students, faculty and alumni. Find out more at tedxrisd.com
Rizdeology Podcast︎︎︎ | Graphic Designer | 2022 - 2023
Designed the graphic identity, used across different platforms, such as Instagram & Spotify. Find out more at rizdeology.com
RISD Postmarked Publication︎︎︎ Co-Founder & Graphic Designer | 2021 - 2022
Secured a $1,000 budget to create RISD’s Architecture’s first student led publication. Postmarked showcases the interdisciplinary qualities of architecture through student’s writing and image making. Find out more at risdpostmarked.com
RISD American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) ︎︎︎ Undergraduate President & Co-President | 2020 - 2022
Organized resources, information and events to compliment students’ study of architecture and create an enriching community at RISD. Lead the graphic design and marketing team.
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) RISD Chapter︎︎︎| 2020 - Present
Chapter Member of RISD’s NOMAS club which fostered relationships among minority architecture students and helped create an inclusive design environment. Assisted in student events and conferences.
Design For America (DFA) RISD/Brown︎︎︎ | 2021 - 2022
Part of a network of innovators of student run studios focused on social impact design. Worked on a project about food waste which aimed provide tools for college students to more conveniently plan their meals to reduce overbuying in their personal kitchens.
Peer 2 Peer Mentorship Program
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer | 2020 - 2021
Mentorship program to facilitate a smooth transition for incoming students during remote learning.
SKILLS
Design
Creative & Critical Problem Solving, Conducting & Analysing Research, Concept Generation & Development
Software
3D Modelling - Rhinocerous, SketchUp
2D Design - Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom),
3D Rendering - Lumion, Enscape, Twin Motion
Drafting - AutoCAD
UI/UX - Adobe XD, Figma, Cargo, Wix
Augmented Reality - Adobe Aero
Fabrication
Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, CNC Printer, Physical Fabrication
Language
Hindi - Conversational fluency