Accomplished UX/UI/Product Designer with extensive experience in designing innovative product solutions and leading projects from concept to completion. Proven track record in managing multiple design projects, enhancing user satisfaction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expertise in product design, UX design, market research, and design strategy, utilising tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma. Notable achievements include designing 30+ home and lifestyle products at Havells India Ltd and custom furniture for luxury spaces at Design X’plore. Career goal: to continue driving user-centric design innovations that align with market trends and client needs.
Hi, I’m
Nikhil Baveja
Industrial/UX Designer
Gurgaon
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultant
UX/UI/Product Designer
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Designed innovative product solutions, focusing on user experience and market trends to meet client specifications.
- Led design projects from concept through to completion, overseeing all stages of the creative process.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Analysed client needs and objectives to propose customised design strategies.
Design X’ploreGurgaon
Concept Designer/Architectural Design Consultants
11.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Designed custom furniture and lighting solutions for luxury residential and commercial spaces.
- Collaborated closely with architects and interior designers to ensure design integration within spatial layouts.
- Analysed client needs and objectives to propose customised design strategies.
- Designed visual images fit for brief, going above and beyond client expectations.
- Oversaw on-site production and collaborated with workshop teams to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Havells India Ltd
Industrial Designer
06.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Designed and developed over 30 home and lifestyle products from concept to mass production.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify emerging trends and incorporate them into innovative product designs.
- Enhanced user satisfaction by approximately 20% through iterative design refinements driven by user feedback.
- Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance designs for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
- Presented product design proposals to stakeholders, incorporating visual aids and prototypes to enhance understanding.
Education
Goldsmiths, University of LondonLondon, United Kingdom
MSc from UX Engineering
01.2022
University Overview
Dissertation in Immersive Gaming Experiences for Visually Impaired
Conducted a research project on interaction design for visually impaired gamers, enhancing virtual spaces, replacing visual stimuli with auditory and tactile feedback.
MIT Institute of DesignPune, India
Bachelor of Industrial Design from Product Design
01.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Product Design
- UX Design
- Market research
- Design thinking
- Project management
- Design strategy
- Concept Development
- CAD Modelling
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Design for Manufacturing
- Technical Drawings
- Design Validation
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- SolidWorks
- Rhino
- Grasshopper
- KeyShot
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma
- 3D Printing
- Model Making
- Miro
- Jira
Portfolio
Portfolio
Linkedin.com/nikhilbaveja-id
www.behance.net/nikhilbaved800
Awards
Awards
- Kyoorius Young Blood Award, 2018, Winner
- Lexus Design Awards India, 2018, Finalist
- Young Bird International Design Competition, 2019, Top 30
Timeline
UX/UI/Product Designer
Design Consultant
01.2024 - Current
Concept Designer/Architectural Design Consultants
Design X’plore
11.2022 - 12.2023
Industrial Designer
Havells India Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2021
Goldsmiths, University of London
MSc from UX Engineering
MIT Institute of Design
Bachelor of Industrial Design from Product Design