After having won the IIDA Incheon Green Heart Netizens Award in 2010 and Home Review Designquest 3 in 2012 this was another recognition which was worth the time and effort. I try and design products which can serve as a paradigm of innovation, for example the ‘Acuwake sock’. The Acuwake sock was my group project for the Red Dot Awards.
134 Home Review March 2014
The sock gives you a rejuvenating wake up call, helping you to gradually and smoothly come out of your deep sleep ready to start your morning fresh and vibrant when you are alone. The sock has micro vibrators which massage your feet at the acupressure points resulting into a healthy heart, strong spine and an efficient intestine. The Eco-cool bottle earned me a nomination in the IIDA green heart competition. Designed in 3 layers, the innermost copper container of the bottle holds the water. The middle layer consists of sponge made from khus (vetiver) or agricultural fibre waste and the outermost layer is a rubber sleeve. The materials for all the layers are either biodegradable or recyclable and have been chosen keeping in mind their properties. Bloom From cutting and washing to cooking, Bloom can perform a plethora of functions
I have worked as a freelance designer before my full time position with Webonise Lab as a User Interaction and User Experience Designer. And along the way prestigious laurels in product design events, competitions as well as structured work experience made the journey exciting. The ultimate validation unarguably came from winning the RED DOT award in 2013.
Eco-cool Bottle The Eco-cool waterbottle consists of three layers, each made from either biodegradable or recyclable material
Acuwake Sock The Acuwake sock helps you to gradually and smoothly come out of your deep sleep. It’s a Red Dot winner!
My design skills were first put to test during my internship wherein my task was to develop signage systems for Mahindra Composites in Pune. This exercise made it evident that within the great ambit of design, communication design and product design is something I wanted to explore.