NIVEDITTA UMASANKAR

Multidisciplinary Designer

Great Western Street, M144AH, Manchester, England.

About

I am a dedicated Product Design master's student at Manchester Metropolitan University with 3.5 years of professional experience in interior architecture. My current studies have strengthened my skills in design thinking, user research and design futures enabling me to develop innovative solutions. My adaptability allows me to navigate diverse challenges, while maintaining a strong focus on creativity and functionality. I am eager to contribute to your forward-thinking organization that values innovation, versatility, and high design standards. With my comprehensive skill set, I aim to support seamless project delivery, elevate design quality, and drive creative solutions with both aesthetic and functional excellence.

Work

Studio Neon Attic

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Interior Architect

Highlights

Managed design documentation and material research for 2 high-profile projects, within a very brief time period of 2 months.

Sourced and connected with sustainable materials form 20+ vendors, reducing project costs by 10%.

Created 10+ detailed presentations and technical drawings to effectively communicate design concepts.

Aloka Design Studio

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Senior Architect

Highlights

Supervised 10+ commercial and hospitality projects, ensuring on-time delivery and 95% client satisfaction.

Provided cost estimates and specifications for FF&E, lighting, and design elements, optimizing budgets by 15%.

Developed 50+ presentations and project documentation, enhancing stakeholder engagement and decision-making.

Researched and implemented sustainable materials in 10 projects, aligning designs with environmental goals.

Studio Altara

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Junior Architect

Highlights

Selected materials and furniture for 3 residential projects under COVID restrictions, meeting deadlines despite constraints.

Delivered 20+ precise architectural drawings using AutoCAD, streamlining project workflows.

Kumar & Swamy Architects

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Architectural Intern

Highlights

Contributed to schematic design and technical documentation for diverse projects, including campus facilities and stadiums.

Produced over 50 technical drawings in AutoCAD to streamline workflows.

Assisted in the documentation of a 100-year-old historic building in Goa, gaining practical experience in architectural heritage and conservation.

Internship

Research Intern

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Zoho Zlabs

Highlights

Collaborated with research teams to analyze usability and functionality of Zoho's on-premise products.

Applied design thinking methodologies to evaluate user experience and propose workflow enhancements.

Conducted a Visual Thinking workshop for 30+ research employees, improving communication and problem-solving through visual aids.

Education

Manchester Metropolitan University

Masters Product Design

Courses

Design Innovation

Design Thinking

Design Futures

SRM University

Bachelors Architecture

Courses

Architectural Design

Interior Design

Project Management

Applied Ergonomics

Chinmaya Vidyalaya

AISSCE

Courses

Physics

Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry

English

Languages

English

Fluent

Tamil

Native

Hindi

Basic

Malayalam

Basic

Certificates

COA Affiliated Architect

Council of Architecture, India

Hindi Pracharak

Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha

RYT - 200

Chennai Yoga Studio

Exploring Sustainability in Indian Contexts

Azim Premji University

Skills

Technical Skills

Design & Strategic Thinking, Effective Communication & User-Centric Approach, Adaptability & Attention to Detail, Leadership & Team Collaboration, Time & Project Management, Resilience & Problem-Solving.

Software Skills

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Trimble SketchUp, Enscape, Figma, Procreate, Google Workspace, MS Office Suite.