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vive. : rethinking medical design

vive. : rethinking medical design

The minimalistic approach to aesthetic and form attempts to remove the medical connotation of the device.

kata : live project

kata : live project

kata is a modular lighting system for family living spaces, designed to cultivate connection.

kata : scenario

kata : scenario

kata sits in a shared living space for all family members to access throughout the day. Each unit is used individually but also come together to form one central piece that can be enjoyed communally.

IBM Blockchain platform : architecture diagram

IBM Blockchain platform : architecture diagram

Contributed to visual design work completed during my time on the IBM Blockchain Design team.

Footwear design : W.I.P

Footwear design : W.I.P

A work in progress footwear project; an effort to display my skills in varying design disciplines.

Simran Sohanpal

I am a driven and conscientious individual who enjoys problem solving, thriving on opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives through thoughtful design and consideration of the user’s experience.

I am an organised and motivated professional, thriving on creativity and curiosity. A detail-orientated and dedicated work ethic has driven my passion for design to a career in the industry. As a designer, I am always keen to learn and improve, seeking advice and welcoming criticism. When approaching design problems, I often try to create a solution that is unexpected and outside-the-box. Whether that is through the use of colours & materials or form & style, I strive to deliver experiences that take delicate consideration of the user’s needs, whilst also ensuring a beautiful product is created. Having gained industry experience in Visual Design, I have garnered a particular interest for typography, branding and illustration, developing proficiencies in delivering high fidelity visuals aligned to a design language. Immersion in a large corporate setting gave me invaluable communication and collaboration abilities; I believe that a successful product lies in a designer’s ability to work cohesively and effectively with other disciplines. As a designer now coming out of education, I am looking for opportunities that allow me to apply my skills, knowledge and experience to solve problems in different design disciplines and industries. With a years experience in the software industry, I am interested in pursuing a career in a range of disciplines. As my work shows, this includes User Experience and footwear design.

Final year project

Supporting the at-home massage treatment of facial paralysis

Awards

'20 Diploma in Professional Studies
’19 Red Dot : Brands and Communication Design Award with IBM Blockchain Platform Team for Interface Design

Experience

Working as a user experience designer on the Blockchain team at IBM, during my placement year, broadened my skillset as a young professional and industrial designer. Involvement in the collaborative, blue-sky thinking design process driven by Design Thinking , I cultivated problem-solving skills that grew from being immersed in a large multi-disciplinary team within a corporate setting. User-focused and insight-driven, the work I completed at IBM expanded my spectrum of capabilities both as an individual and a designer. I was able to explore my proficiencies in visual design and research, alongside my role as a user experience designer. Working across a team of designers and software engineers, I displayed the ability to work as a multi-faceted individual, delivering work that was implemented into the IBM Blockchain Platform. Kicking-off my career with the Blockchain team, I look forward to applying valuable knowledge and experience to different design disciplines and industries.

Placements

July 2018 - July 2019

User Experience Designer, IBM