HELLO
I am Jinal Chawda.
My journey into design began with a simple observation: everyone has a story to tell, and within those stories lie the keys to unlocking meaningful solutions.
I discovered my "invisible cape" – the power of insight – and realized I could use it to understand people's needs and frustrations, and ultimately, solve real problems.
I became a listener, an observer, and a translator of human experiences. I thrive on diving deep into user research, uncovering hidden opportunities, and collaborating with others to transform insights into intuitive and impactful designs.
I'm on a mission to connect with organizations that share this human-centric vision and are ready to embark on a journey of creating meaningful impact, one story at a time.
Let's write the next chapter together.
Education
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MAEER'S MIT Institute Of Design
B.Des
Product Design
June 2013 - December 2017 Pune, India
Work Experience Past to Presnt
Product Design Intern
Cuero Handcrafted Luxury
Jun 2016 – Jul 2016
Footwear Design | Cuero
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Designed women’s footwear for the Autumn-Winter 2016 collection, focusing on user comfort and aesthetics.
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Created a footwear line for Lakmé Fashion Week in collaboration with designer Kalol Dutta.
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Designed brogues for Quirkbox, aligning with the brand’s identity.
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Developed an understanding of user preferences, material behavior, and production processes to enhance product experience.
Client Relations
Project Management
Footwear Design
Footwear Mfg
CMF Design Freelance
Faurecia
Nov 2016 – Sept 2017
Interactive Car Interiors
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Designed and CAD-modeled interactive interior trims, enhancing user engagement and tactile experience.
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Explored 3D textures, interactive surfaces, and human-material interaction to improve in-car experiences.
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Gained insights into how materials and textures influence user perception, comfort, and usability in automotive design.
Client Relations
User Study
Human - Machine Interaction
CMF
Transport Design Intern
General Motors
Jun 2017 – Nov 2017
Steering Wheel Concept Design | Cadillac
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Designed the 2020 Cadillac steering wheel concept, integrating form, function, and user experience.
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Gained exposure to MNC work culture, large-team collaboration, and cross-functional design processes.
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Developed expertise in:
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Digital sculpting & car interior design
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CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) selection
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Balancing aesthetics with engineering constraints
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Learned the importance of user research in shaping intuitive and ergonomic automotive designs.
This experience strengthened my ability to merge technical feasibility with impactful design, a skill I continue to apply across projects.
Digital sculpting
User research
Persona
Behaviour study
CMF
Service Designer Fulltime
Instillmotion Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
May 2018 – March 2022
Multidisciplinary Design Projects
Worked across diverse areas, applying Design Thinking to:
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System Change – Rethinking structures for better efficiency and impact.
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Design Strategy – Crafting user-centered roadmaps for innovation.
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Design Research – Conducting deep user studies to inform solutions.
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Experience Design – Enhancing interactions across products and services.
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Social Innovation – Designing for positive societal change.
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Sustainability Design – Creating responsible, future-focused solutions.
Each project involved a human-centered, research-driven approach to solving complex challenges.
Client management
Project lead
Project execution
Documentation
User research
Product design
UI/UX
And the list goes on!
Designer/
Project Manager Fulltime
Instillmotion Labs Pvt. Ltd.
May 2022 – Present
Project & Team Management
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Led multiple projects with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless collaboration.
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Facilitated design thinking & brainstorming sessions to drive innovation.
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Implemented a user-centric approach, balancing creativity with functionality.
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Delivered impactful solutions within timelines and budgets.
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Key Achievements:
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Successfully executed 7 projects across UAV, Sanitation, Security, Lifestyle, and Smart Products.
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Continuously driving innovation, efficiency, and user-focused design.
Multi disciplinary team management
Parallel active Project Management
Project execution
Documentation
User research
Product design
Skills
BRAINSTORMING
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Flipchart
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Post-it
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Alphabet Brainstorming
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Grid Brainstorming
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Conducting and participating
CREATIVE THINKING
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Morphological analysis
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6 Thinking Hats
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TRIZ
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Mind mapping
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Drawing Parallels
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Conducting and Participating
SOFTWARE
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Indesign
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Adobe XD
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Autodesk Fusion 360
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Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
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Keyshot
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Figma
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G Suit
MS Office
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Always up for learning new tools, and software, and upskilling.
CERTIFICATIONS
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IBM Enterprise Design Thinking
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Strategic Thinking by Dorie Clark - LinkedIn
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Strategic Planning by Mike Figliuolo - LinkedIn
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Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success by Prof. Peter Childs - Imperial College London
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Google UI/UX design certificate​
IN PERSON
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English
Hindi
Marathi
Gujarati
Telugu
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I am an extrovert with keen observation skills.
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I enjoy studying people's behavior.
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I have a talent for asking endless questions.
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I am finally starting to succeed in keeping my plants alive.
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I love to design and stitch my outfits and explore different products that can be achieved through stitching.
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I am an opportunist who jumps for any given task.
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I am a dog lover with a dream of someday having a huge garden with 4 dogs.