Design journey: The beginning

Nishita sree

Name Date of Birth Origin Languages Contact info

Nishita sree 5th November 1997 Hyderabad, India Telugu, Hindi, English (+91)-9074473385 nishitasree.97@gmail.com

Education 2020 3ds max training Learners point

2014 Bachelors in Architecture NIT Calicut

2022 User experience design Google coursera

2022 Animation workshop Pixel academy

Experience

2016 2012 Revit and Sketchup training MPC, High school CAAD Centre Sri Chaitanya Junior College

2022 UI/UX workshop Growth school

Softwares used

Architect (Design team) SEP Architects pvt.ltd 2020-2022 2years

Intern NORR Group 2020 3months

Architect Freelance 2022 currently

Intern FHD Group 2018 6months

AutoCad Revit Sketchup 3ds max Lumion V-ray

Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Figma Premiere pro MS-office

Content Re-inventing the idea of a poster bed A Multi-color neckpiece Tangerine: A Recipe app Professional works Thesis: Re-designing a Railway station Gallery of Interests

Re-inventing the idea of a Poster bed Poster beds have been a staple of bedroom furniture for centuries. They are a timeless classic that exudes elegance and sophistication.

However, as time goes on, we continue to seek new ways to incorporate technology into our lives, even in the most unexpected places. What if we could reinvent the poster bed to incorporate modern technology and functionality, while still maintaining its traditional charm?

This is where the idea of reinventing a poster bed comes in. This unique piece of furniture takes the classic poster bed and adds a touch of magic with built-in lighting and rotating posts that create a mystical ambiance. The dimmable light allows you to adjust the brightness to your liking, while the rotating posts create a sense of enchantment as they rotate. It's a truly immersive experience that brings the magic of Harry Potter to life in your own bedroom. It combines modern technology with classic design to create a bed that is not only functional but also a statement piece in any bedroom.

Inspiration

Being a fan of wizarding worlds, I have always wanted to experience the magic of the Hogwarts castle in my own bedroom.

Imagine curling up in your bed, surrounded by a soft glow that mimics the flickering of candles, while the posts rotate to create the illusion of moving staircases and secret passages.

Why?

Adjustable lighting that replaces artificial daylight devices and bedlights.

Design details creating multiple storage options.

Upward lighting avoiding glare on display screens

Additional to the features of traditional poster beds like: Vertical posts supporting canopy / drapery, which provides privacy and warmth.

Can evoke a range of moods, from romantic and ornate to sleek and modern.

Acts as a visual barrier providing a sense of comfort and security while sleeping.

1:10 Prototype

Note: All dimensions are in cm and are of prototype.

This mechanism is workable only in prototype, originally to be replaced by engineered gear mechanism.

This picture is not to scale.

Operation Servo@90deg rotation LED goes down

Low light

Potentiometer Servo@0deg rotation LED comes up

bright light

LED dimming circuit

5V Battery to Arduino UNO +ve -ve

Arduino UNO to LEDs supply ground

Arduino UNO to potentiometer 5v control ground

Servo and LED dimming circuit

5V Battery to Arduino UNO +ve -ve

Arduino UNO to potentiometer 5v control ground

Arduino UNO to Servo supply ground

A Multi-color neckpiece This project made using fiber optic cable is a unique and eye-catching neckpiece of wearable technology that combines advanced lighting and fiber optics technology to create a stunning visual effect. It is designed to emit colorful light that can be controlled and customized to suit the user's preferences, making it an ideal accessory for parties, festivals, or any other event where you want to stand out from the crowd.

The neckpiece consists of a flexible fiber optic cable that is attached to an LED light source, which is be programmed to emit different colors and patterns. The fiber optic cable serves as a conduit for the light, allowing it to travel through the cable and emerge at various points along its length. The result is a mesmerizing display of light that can be controlled using a mobile app.

Fiber optics and its scope

High light transmission with minimal signal loss

Low heat generation making them safe to use

Lightweight and flexible for use

From something this intricate to this minimal

Immunity to electromagnetic interference

High durability and resistance to environmental factors

Limitations Fiber optic cables are more expensive than traditional electrical wiring, which can increase the cost of creating a glowing neckpiece.

Fiber optic cables can be fragile and prone to breaking if bent too much, which can make them less suitable for neckpieces that are subject to frequent movement or wear.

This can also limit the design options for the neckpiece.

Fiber optic cables require power to operate the light source, which can be a challenge where power consumption is a concern.

Where?

Photoshoots

Concerts and festivals

Main events

Sets

Making

Then, connecting it to an LED strip I have provided Wi-fi controllable light source for the design

I have taken PCB from a Wi-fi controllable LED strip adapter for its working through mobile application

For the necklace part, I have made punctures in a transparent 7mm PVC tube to expose fiber optic cable endings

Operation Control through Mobile application Open the application

Connect the neckpiece Control through Alexa voice control

Feel it glow

Select a color you like or play with patterns

Atlast I have made a light box to contain and direct light to the cable endings

Tangerine: A Recipe app This mobile application was designed as part of a 7-day design challenge conducted by IFP (India Film Project) season 12. Problem statement goes like: You are selected by a company that has an app for collecting recipes of world cuisines. The app hasn't been updated in a while, so you're being asked to add four useful features that will make it more marketable. You can also rebrand it with a cool name.

A design challenge can feel both exciting and intimidating at the same time. It can be exhilarating to have the opportunity to flex your creative muscles and create something new. However, it can also feel daunting to come up with fresh ideas and execute them effectively within a short period of time. It is an opportunity to grow as a designer and push yourself outside of your comfort zone.

Value propositions Virtual pantry

Community cooking

Assistance

Gamification

This tool helps you keep track of the food items you have in your pantry and allows you to manage your food inventory, track expiration dates, plan meals based on what you have available. It integrates with online grocery stores to make it easy to restock your pantry.

A social activity that involves cooking and sharing meals with a group of people. It can take many forms, from cooking together to cooking classes and workshops to sharing ingredients among nearby users during emergencies.

Providing clear step-bystep instructions on how to upload a recipe..

Having a support team to help with presentation and review to ensure consistency and quality.

A Nutrition tracker to help analyse things lacking in your meal plan and find recipes accordingly.

Users can earn rewards and badges for completing certain tasks and track their progress in cooking journey or compete.

Includes timed challenges or competitions and events that can happen worldwide.

UI Reference

Main heading Headings Raleway, 24pt Writeup Raleway, 16pt

Nevermind Raleway, 12pt

Lobster, 24pt

User-flow

Welcome

Signup

Personalize your profile

Login

Enter your your profile

Pantry Ingredients list

Equipment list

Suggestions

Home

Support Chat/ Video call

Community Meal planner

Add/Remove

Calendar

Wishlist

Saved recipes

Add to cart

Reminders

Quick access

Shopping list Find a store Order

Nutrition info

Wall Chat/ Video call Event calendar

Profile Progress Edit profile Collections

Reward points Saved Uploaded Upload Fill the template Send to review

Explore

Quick bites

Health care

Cuisine map

Consultation

Recipes

Nutrition facts

Facts

Diet plan

Site area : 11,363 sq.m Location : Road.no.78, Whisper valley, Jubilee hills, Hyderabad (HMDA) Building type : Mixed Use (Residential and Office) - 4 Basements+G+9+2 TDR floors)

Professional works As an Architect I have worked in multiple stages of a construction process, design to production for 3 years. I was involved in residential, commercial and many other kinds of designs.

Projects included in this section are:

Fuji and Paramount Gangotri greens (Residential) West-wave (Office)

Office space Height: 30m+9m TDR Floor-to-Floor: 3.75m

Residential space Height: 30m+9m TDR Floor-to-Floor: 3.3m

FUJI Unit-4

Unit-5

Unit-6

AMENITIES PARAMOUNT PARKING FUJI PARKING

Unit-7

LIFT SHAFT

Unit-3

LIFT SHAFT

Unit-2

LIFT SHAFT

STAIRWELL

LIFT SHAFT

Unit-1

LIFT SHAFT

PARAMOUNT

Professional works As an Architect I have worked in multiple stages of a construction process, design to production for 3 years. I was involved in residential, commercial and many other kinds of designs.

Projects included in this section are: Fuji and Paramount (Mixed-use)

Gangotri greens West-wave (Office)

Gangothri Greens is a about 16 acres planned luxury farmhouse community located in Moinabad, Hyderabad The project has been established in a region with a wealth of resources, like ample water supply, naturally nutrient-rich soil and suitable climatic conditions for successful farming.

GROUND FLOOR

East facing villa Plot area 800 sq. yd

8

1

lift 11

10

6

5

3 4 2

1

Living

11’ x 16’

2

Kitchen

7’9” x 7’9”

3

Formal dining

16’3” x 6’9”

4

Bedroom-1

12’ x 11’

5

Toilet

8’9” x 4’

6

Entrance foyer

9’9” wide

7

Utility

9’3” x 6’9”

8

Outdoor dining

19’ x 15’6”

9

Outdoor lounge

19’3” x 15’3”

10

Balcony

6’6” wide

11

Open bathroom

6’6” x 5’

Total covered area 720 sq. ft

1030 sq. ft

9

7

Garage

450 sq. ft

Maid’s room

120 sq. ft

Barbeque station

120 sq. ft

Gate house

120 sq. ft

Total semicovered area 1,840 sq. ft

Professional works As an Architect I have worked in multiple stages of a construction process, design to production for 3 years. I was involved in residential, commercial and many other kinds of designs.

Projects included in this section are: Fuji and Paramount (Mixed-use) Gangotri greens (Residential)

West-wave

The concept of the space is to create a realization of being beyond daily life, to enrich the occupants life with happy work place , ample daylight and connection to the outdoors with help of textures, patterns and experiences.

To create a landmark in city To create a metropolitan facility experience To provide an international workplace environment To reinforce the regional and local infrastructure development.

To create new identity to the city and region.

Site Area after road widening: 17,589sq.m / 4.34acres Access Road Width: 24M /80ft Road Building height: 45m + 9M TDR = 54m Podium height: 14.7m/ 4 levels Open space reservation: 10% of the total plot area

LEED Platinum rating

LEED Platinum rating

Pedestrian friendly pathways

Vaastu compliance

Efficient landscape spaces

Solar power usage

Hassle-free circulation

Pedestrian friendly pathways

Vaastu compliance

Efficient landscape spaces

Solar power usage

Hassle-free circulation

Thesis: Re-designing a Railway station

Base map

Railway stations are always unique in terms of their role, location, services and use with millions of users every single day. Towns and cities are often developed around them. A station can give an image to the town or city and act as a civic amenity for people who want to use the station facilities even if they are just visitors as well. If a station is well designed, it results in a successful rail network which supports economy, society and environment. Also, their effective integration with other modes of transport and the surrounding area can make it more appealing.

Stations were never a priority to be developed, to be made world-class when compared to other buildings like metro stations and airports. Hence, I wish to put forth a design that could stand as a reference model for the next era of railway stations.

Static features

Dynamic features

Existing site conditions

Site zoning

Thesis: Re-designing a Railway station Railway stations are always unique in terms of their role, location, services and use with millions of users every single day. Towns and cities are often developed around them. A station can give an image to the town or city and act as a civic amenity for people who want to use the station facilities even if they are just visitors as well. If a station is well designed, it results in a successful rail network which supports economy, society and environment. Also, their effective integration with other modes of transport and the surrounding area can make it more appealing.

Stations were never a priority to be developed, to be made world-class when compared to other buildings like metro stations and airports. Hence, I wish to put forth a design that could stand as a reference model for the next era of railway stations.

Site layout

Thesis: Re-designing a Railway station Railway stations are always unique in terms of their role, location, services and use with millions of users every single day. Towns and cities are often developed around them. A station can give an image to the town or city and act as a civic amenity for people who want to use the station facilities even if they are just visitors as well. If a station is well designed, it results in a successful rail network which supports economy, society and environment. Also, their effective integration with other modes of transport and the surrounding area can make it more appealing.

Stations were never a priority to be developed, to be made world-class when compared to other buildings like metro stations and airports. Hence, I wish to put forth a design that could stand as a reference model for the next era of railway stations.

Water harvesting

Roof-integrated solar panels

Floor plans

Gallery of Interests