DIKSHA MILIND WANKHADE
Mumbai
Summary
Design professional and Art Educator with advanced degrees in Design and Fine Arts. Expertise in design research, visual communication, and creative facilitation. Proven ability to develop engaging workshops and curriculum-support materials aligned with NEP 2020 guidelines. Strong foundation in Teaching Aptitude and Child Psychology enhances learner-centered teaching practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Associate (Design & Innovation) Intern
Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru
07.2024 - Current
- Working on a Karnataka government project to leverage IISc's expertise in Design Thinking, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship to improve local livelihoods.
- Applied color theory and visual design principles to enhance product aesthetics and usability.
- Creating research papers, educational PPTs, and visual design materials to teach Design Thinking, and contribute to book design & public related to project.
- Bengaluru, working on a Karnataka government project to leverage IISc's expertise in Design Thinking, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship to improve local livelihoods.
Product & Development Design Intern
Go bio retail Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted UX research and prototyping to develop user-centered product solutions aligned with business goals.
- Led Strategic planning and operational management for product development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product-market fit and customer experience.
Strategic Planning Intern
Creative Labs 21n78e
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed a problem identification framework to optimize new business operations and strategy execution.
- Conducted conceptualization and user testing for Motorola Mobile India, generating actionable product insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and present data-driven growth opportunities.
Branding and Campaign Design
Lenskart
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked on branding, illustration making, and creative visualization to develop an engaging and cohesive marketing campaign for Lenskart.
- Applied design and visual communication principles to enhance brand identity.
Education
Master of Design -
National Institute of Fashion Technology (Nift)
Bengaluru01.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Arts
Government College of Arts And Design
Aurangabad01.2022
Diploma in Foundation -
Model Art Education Society
Mumbai01.2018
Skills
- Research & Analysis:-
Research methodology, qualitative &
quantitative analysis, user testing, ethnographic
research Concept explanation and presentation - UX & Visual Design:-
Information design, data visualization, prototyping,
storytelling, wire framing
- Teaching & Facilitation:-
Design Thinking workshops, curriculum
development, interactive learning modules Activity-based learning & NEP 2020 orientation - Innovation & Strategy:-
Entrepreneurship incubation, business strategy, co-design processes
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Dancing
- Travelling
- Content Creation
Languages
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
Projects
Inclusive Learning Design Project – ADHD Students - Jan 2022 – May 2022
Master of Design | Academic Project
- Designed learning and activity-based tools for school-age children with ADHD
- Conducted an observational study and interacted with children to understand attention span, learning behavior, and engagement challenges
- Aligned project approach with NEP 2020, focusing on learner-centric, and experiential education
- Gained practical understanding of handling diverse learners and special educational needs (SEN) in a classroom-like environment
Card game design - July 2023 – Dec 2023
User Research Case Study
- Conducted user research, cognitive studies, and secondary studies to understand player behavior
- Developed visual design and prototyping for an interactive card game experience
Timeline
Project Associate (Design & Innovation) Intern
Indian Institute of Science
07.2024 - Current
Product & Development Design Intern
Go bio retail Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - 07.2024
Strategic Planning Intern
Creative Labs 21n78e
06.2023 - 08.2023
Branding and Campaign Design
Lenskart
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Design -
National Institute of Fashion Technology (Nift)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Arts
Government College of Arts And Design
Diploma in Foundation -
Model Art Education Society