Hi, I’m
Anusha Keshav
Assistant Professor - Interior Design
Greater Noida West
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Interior Designer with over a decade of experience in industry practice and academia, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Pearl Academy. Expertise includes heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, art and architecture history, interior furnishing, space planning, and software applications. A strong commitment to fostering student creativity is demonstrated through guidance in idea development and personal strengths, along with conducting engaging workshops and guest lectures that emphasize the importance of individual skill enhancement for success in the field. Continuous professional growth is pursued through active participation in workshops and conferences, including the ATAL FDP on Design Thinking and Product Design, as well as presenting research papers at international web conferences.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pearl Academy
Assistant Professor
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Amity University
Assistant Professor - Interior Design (Visiting Faculty)
07.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Teaching Design Subjects to BID and MID - Interior Design Students
- Thesis Guide for BID - Interior Design Final year students
- GSSC and Summer term teaching
- BOS and AAB Member
- IQAC Member
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
Chandigarh University
Assistant Professor - Interior Design
02.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Teaching Design Subjects and Mentoring Students
- Academic and Board Of Studies Coordinator for the Department
- Educational institutions online classroom management
- Massive open online course coordinator for the department
- DQAC Member (Checking of course content developed by other faculties for their respective subject)
- Developing and delivering content for Advance credit programs which helped in getting more admissions for the department
Pearl Academy
Visiting Faculty - Interior Design
01.2020
Job overview
- Teaching Design Subjects and Mentoring Students
- Developing and delivering content for Heritage Studies and Adaptive Reuse
- Taking students to the Site and explaining them the intricacies of site documentation
Livspace
Interior Designer
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Meeting new & existing clients and determining their design requirements.
- Preparing drawing, sketches, proposals and quotations for clients.
- Coordinating and monitoring the work of both contractors and suppliers.
- Developing 2D/3D CAD product files into a product library for Design services
- Producing working drawing packages, mood & sample boards & also 3d visuals.
- Producing tender documentation, detailed drawing packages & written specification.
Art Deco Mumbai
Sr. Architectural Intern
01.2017
Job overview
- Identification and Documentation of Art Deco Buildings
- Preparing site report/ List Cards
Vaastu Vidhaan Projects
Sr. Architectural Intern
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Identification and Documentation of Heritage Projects
- Preparing site report/ and drawings
Home Dycor
Jr. Interior Designer
01.2014
Job overview
- Documentation of site
- Preparing site report/ and drawings
- Preparing working drawings for Modular Kitchen and Wardrobe
- Assisting in site execution
- Material Selection with Client
3rd Dimension Architectural Design Studio
Interior Designer
01.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Meeting new & existing clients and determining their design requirements.
- Preparing drawing, sketches, proposals and quotations for clients.
- Coordinating and monitoring the work of both contractors and suppliers.
- Developing 2D/3D CAD product files into a product library for Design services
- Producing working drawing packages, mood & sample boards & also 3d visuals.
- Producing tender documentation, detailed drawing packages & written specification.
Education
INTACHDelhi
Post Graduate Diploma from Heritage Studies
01.2019
Amity School of Design, Amity University
MSc. from Interior Design
01.2014
Punjab Technical UniversityJalandhar
BSc. from Interior Design
01.2011
D.T.E.A Senior Secondary School
Delhi Secondary School Examination (10th)
D.T.E.A Senior Secondary School
Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination (12th)
Skills
Auto Cad - Drafting and Working Drawings
Sketchup - 3D modelling and Vray Rendering
Sketchup Layout for Presentation drawings
Adobe Photoshop - Rendering and Composition
Accomplishments
Presented research paper titled “Designing Inclusive Learning Environments for Autistic Children in India” at the International Conference on Creativity, Innovation and Design (ICCID'25), Chandigarh University.
CONFERENCE, FDP & NEPTEL
- ATAL FDP on Design Thinking - Jan 2022
- ATAL FDP on Product Design - Dec 2021
- NPTEL Course on Crafts in Interior Architecture - Sept 2021 (Gold Grade)
- International Web Conference on Cross cultural Innovations in Art, Design and Animation - 24-26 sept 2021 (Participation)
- ATAL FDP on Design Aesthetics: Theory and Practice - July 2021
WORKSHOP, SEMINAR & GUEST LECTURES
- Conducted Webinar for INTACH Heritage Academy - June 2023
- Conducted Workshop for Wenasanindia at LPU - June 2023
- Conducted Seminar on Ataptive Reuse at Pearl Academy, Delhi - May 2021
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Pearl Academy
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor - Interior Design (Visiting Faculty)
Amity University
07.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Professor - Interior Design
Chandigarh University
02.2021 - 07.2022
Visiting Faculty - Interior Design
Pearl Academy
01.2020
Interior Designer
Livspace
01.2017 - 01.2019
Sr. Architectural Intern
Art Deco Mumbai
01.2017
Sr. Architectural Intern
Vaastu Vidhaan Projects
01.2016 - 01.2017
Jr. Interior Designer
Home Dycor
01.2014
Interior Designer
3rd Dimension Architectural Design Studio
01.2014 - 01.2016
Amity School of Design, Amity University
MSc. from Interior Design
Punjab Technical University
BSc. from Interior Design
D.T.E.A Senior Secondary School
Delhi Secondary School Examination (10th)
D.T.E.A Senior Secondary School
Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination (12th)
INTACH
Post Graduate Diploma from Heritage Studies