I'm Vinay Kumar, an enthusiastic Interaction Design student at the Industrial Design Center, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. My journey in the design world has kindled a deep passion for humanizing technology through design. I'm committed to crafting user-centered experiences that deeply resonate with people. My design philosophy is rooted in the constructivist ideology, where I strongly believe in design's transformative power. It has the ability to shape and enhance our interactions with the world. I approach my work with a social perspective, understanding the profound impact design can have on society and addressing real-life challenges with innovative solutions.

Education

Batchlor of Architecture | 2014-2019

School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, MP

Got the exposure to indulge myself in various design task and participated in national and international completions.

Masters in Design | 2022 - Ongoing

IDC, Indian Institute of technology, Bombay, MH

Design philosophy, theories, user study, research methods, user testing, contextual enquiry, and many design tools has developed through this MDes journey

Work Experience

User Research | Learning Companions NGO, Nagpur
March - June 2023

Guided by Prof. Girish Dalvi

Worked as a fellow to explore participant and non-participant research methods Focusing on education of semi-nomadic Bharwad children up to 4th grade. Currently, exploring the interactive tools for language development.

UX/UI Designer | Konnbot Consultancy Bhopal
April 2021 - March 2022

Concept and Design Development: Spearheaded the Interaction Design team's efforts in user-oriented research, analysis, and conceptualization.

Application platform: Developed diverse platforms, including mobile applications, live websites, and an under-development web application.

Prototype testing: Involved in prototype testing with users and experts to identify and address challenges.

Part Time Architect | Atelier Brunot, Troyes, France
November 2020 - February 2022

Involved in both concept and design development stages.
Conceptualized designs, incorporating 3D modeling and visualization.

Junior Architect | Fourth Dimension Architect Pvt Ltd, Pune
February 2020 - April 2021

I actively contributed to both the concept and design development phases, where I prepared meticulous inspection and presentation drawings. This experience granted me the opportunity to work on projects ranging from high-rise apartments to luxurious bungalow designs.

Design Internship | Archwert Planners and Designers, Pune
December 2017 - June 2018

Throughout this period, I was involved in significant projects, including the Amazon headquarters building and the Kharghar Master Plan proposal. My responsibilities encompassed BIM modeling, conceptual development, creating presentation designs, and generating working drawings. I actively participated in both the concept and design development stages.

Design Internship | AWNW Associates, Bhopal
May - July 2017

I actively participated in the architectural design process, where I had the opportunity to create working drawings, electrical layouts, and conduct site visits to supervise projects. Additionally, I handled estimation and approval details for construction projects.

Co-founded

Ten Feet Studio

“Architecture Beyond Urban Boundaries”

I, along with four of my friends, initiated a project with the aim of introducing architectural practices in rural areas and tier 3 cities. Specifically, I took the lead in the architectural design aspects of the project in the Seoni area.

Achievements

Berkeley Essay Prize- 2018 | World Top - 20
House is My Teacher

We have been shortlisted as finalists for an essay competition, where we have chosen the rural skill-sharing environment and explored it through the lens of vernacular architecture.

G-sen Trophy- 2017 | Citation
Application Design (Social Empowerment)

We have developed a digital system of applications and devices for slums and gig workers in Bhopal to share their work and create an ecosystem of work-sharing. It was a socio-economic empowerment solution.

UNESCO Louis I Kahn Trophy- 2017 | Top 10
Documentation and Research of Kuchaman Fort

We conducted a comprehensive documentation and research project on Kuchaman Fort during the competition. Our approach involved utilizing GIS tools for precise documentation, employing advanced 3D modeling techniques, and implementing micron rendering methods.

Annual NASA Design Competition- 2016 | 3rd

Conservation of UCIL, Bhopal

We have proposed ideas to rejuvenate the UCIL-Bhopal gas tragedy site. During this time, I have explored various digital visualization tools.

Hours Aliens Hub- 2019 Participated | Settlement Design

Experimental Design

We have generated ideas for Alien's hub. In this competition, we have explored various ideation methods to generate ideas.

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Google Map Views

Through my passion for photography, I've captured and shared over 1k photos, drawing people's attention. Exploring uncharted places is my personal interest, beautifully documented through my lens.

interests

Some glimpses of my interests journey.

What I love to do when I am not working

Besides my work, I also love to participate in volunteering for various camps and I am interested in exploring cultures, nature, architecture, and many more. I also do photography, woodworking, handcraft modeling, and other creative pursuits. I love to explore the unexplored, and you will often find me traveling.