Shruti Pendharkar

As a Product Designer, I am passionately exploring the intersection of human-centered design, innovation, and technology. My prior background in visual communication has aided me in developing storytelling through visual nuances. My passion lies in designing with empathy and creating products that are accessible and inclusive. I’m fascinated by how design can simplify complexity, foster emotional connection, and empower people with tools that enhance their everyday lives.

Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant I Pratt Institute

Aug 2024 - May 2025

Mentored students on spatial composition and form development human-centered design.

Product Design Intern I Studio Fronde

Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

Designed end to end UI and UX for the Studio Fronde website, wireframes, interaction flows, and responsive prototypes.

Co- founder & Design Lead I Dot Studio

Jan 2021 - May 2022

Design & Led experiential projects, 3D installations and visual communication solutions for public and private projects.

Junior Graphic Designer I IDFX Design

Jan 2021 - May 2022

Designed & Led experiential visual communication projects for clients like Siemens, Bank of America, and Mahindra, enhancing employee engagement in workspaces.

Education

Master’s of Industrial and Product Design I Pratt Institute

2022 - 2025

Worked on diverse projects spanning design research, innovation, UI, UX, and human-centered design.

Global Innovation Design Exchange Student I Imperial College London

Fall 2023

Collaborated on projects integrating machine learning, coding, and interactive interfaces.

Global Innovation Design Exchange Student I Royal college of Art

Fall 2023

Led research initiatives aimed at solving real-world challenges through design.

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts- Graphic design I University of Mumbai

Fall 2023

Led research initiatives aimed at solving real-world challenges through design.

Fun Stuff

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Fun Stuff I

Highline, NY entrance

Concept sketching for Smart Insulin Pen

Exploring 3D curvilinear abstraction composition

Building a Robot

Making motors work

Exploring how forms speak to each other in a space

Brainstorming at peak

Counter Display for the brand Happibo

Using paper folds to create abstract structures

Illustration for an Byju’s Kids Learning campaign