Interview with Nikita Chandekar

Nikita Chandekar is currently persuing her Masters in Product Design from MIT Institute of Design Pune. She is graduate electronics engineer.

Nikita Chandekar

Designer Interview

14 April 2014

Yes i had always been creative as a kid. I was interested in product design hence i first completed my graduation in electronics engineering and then completed masters in product design so i could learn what goes inside a product as well as the aesthetics of it.

I am currently doing my masters in product design from MIT institute of design.

Design is a way of simplifying life.

I like designing medical equipment as well as user interaction designs.

a zipper is a classic design which i like.

I am currently a student.

A pencil and my markers.

Ideas come to me anytime, when i am driving or i am having a "chai".

Problem solving and technology.

Excitement

Satisfaction and happiness.

Its need and impact on life.

The need is the most important part of a design. A design can be considered great only if it solves a problem.

as a designer whatever i design has a huge impact on the environment as it involves stakeholders, material , and money. So design should be responsible.

Future of design is "clean and simple"

Observation of my surroundings.

Problem solving.

I am an Indian. And my cultural heritage has a huge influence on the way i design. I have to keep in mind the huge variations of social and economic classses of people when i design anything.

I am currently looking for an internship.

They should look for a person who gives them an all new angle of solutions.

Its includes extensive research, ideation and prototyping.

Its simple.

Always be observant.

As Steve Jobs quoted "Stay hungry Stay foolish"

Observation

A vernier calliper

I can manage my time well.

It depends on the product.

I am currently a student

I like ideation

I am looking for a 6 month internship. I am looking for firms abroad. Kindly contact me if there is an opportunity.

my mail id is- nikita.chandekar@mitid.edu.in
i would like to hear from you.

Thank you. That will be all.

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition

Nominate Your Work for the A' Design Award.

Nominate

Interview with Nikita Chandekar

Designer Interview

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

When do you feel the most creative?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

What makes a design successful?

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

How do you work with companies?

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

Can you talk a little about your design process?

Can you describe a day in your life?

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

What is your "golden rule" in design?

What skills are most important for a designer?

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

What was your most important job experience?

Who are some of your clients?

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

How can people contact you?

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition