WHAT I DO

MY EXPERTISE

Design Research

To develop the framework for addressing a particular problem following design methods, starting from from identification to implementation of concepts.

Experience Design

Understand the language of requirement through usability research and transcend them into implementable product features.

Prototyping

Achieve conceptual products for testing and actual products through virtual and tangible prototyping methods.

IN A TEAM

Blend as a participant with identifiable skills and take the lead when necessited through implementable ideas and humility.

WHAT I DID

MY EXPERIENCES

  • 2017 July - 2014 Sept

  • Asst. Prof. & Centre Coordinator, NIFT Kolkata

    Assistant Professor and Centre Coordinator of Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Department from June 2016 to July 2017.Taught subjects related to design research & methodologies, product prototypes and further developing them to actual prototypes, graphics & digital illustration, digital portfolio development and others. Additional charge of a batch from February 2016 to June 2016. Nodal Officer for Counselling and Admissions 2016.

  • 2014 Sept - 2013 Sept

  • Experience Designer, Cognizant Tech. Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

    Directly responsible for establishing and driving the creative vision of the project. Collaborate with business stakeholders, the project team and lead in the creation of user interface renderings and specifications.

  • 2011 July - 2011 Feb

  • Creative Hands, a registered Society

    Responsible mainly for conceptualising promotional activities for their works related to apparel, soft furnishing and accessories. Projects mostly involved in sample development.

  • 2011 May - 2011 Feb

  • Product Designer, D C Handicrafts

    Understand the existing craft and its requirements based on market needs. Developed a range of diversified products utilising the skill of artisans and existing raw materials available locally.

  • 2011 Jan - 2010 Sept

  • Designer & Center Coordinator, NCDPD

    Conceptualise and develop products based on the selected crafts. Impart design training to the artisans based on their specialised crafts to enhance their design sensibilities.

  • 2011 Feb - 2009 Aug

  • Textile Designer, Directorate of Textiles, Govt. of WB

    Understand, analyse the intricacies of the craft and developed diversified products. Connect the products with the market along with taking up promotional activities.

  • 2009 Aug - 2008 June

  • Designer, Shingora Textiles Ltd.

    Follow fashion forecast and buyer specification to develop fashion and soft furnishing products. Research on specific markets as per requirement & develop newer quality of products.

WHAT I DID

EXECUTED PROJECTS

  • 2017 July - 2015 Dec

  • Project Coordinator, Chak Islampur Khadi Cluster - KVIC & NIFT

    The fully funded project aimed at developing a cluster in terms of product diversification and ensuring better sustainability.

  • 2013 Apr - 2013 Feb

  • Designer, IIT System Portal Development - Ministry of HRD

    Responsible for conceptualization of system portal including information architecture, navigation flow and final visual screens.

  • 2012 Apr - 2011 Sept

  • Design Researcher, PDP Aalto University - Finland

    The project Liberouter, sponsored by Comnet, accomplished the aim of design, manufacture, test and developing a full scale functional prototype.

  • 2012 Apr - 2012 Mar

  • Design Researcher, Design Village Project - DFI

    To find data through design research methodologies and culminate it in a document for further reference and implementation of an upcoming design institute – Design Village.

  • 2012 Feb - 2011 Dec

  • Design Researcher, Kanpur Urban Development Project - Archohm

    It entailed intensive research and understanding of Kanpur city on existing urban problems and finding suitable design solutions.

  • 2007 Nov - 2008 May

  • Design Intern, Manisha Exports - Kolkata

    Develop scarve and stole collections for Spring Summer 2010 considering organisation clientele.Collection mostly based on prints, dyeing and embroidery techniques.

MY WORKS

MY PORTFOLIO



PUBLICATIONS

CONFERENCES, JOURNALS & PATENTS




    Conference
  • Mondal C., Karmakar S. (2017) A Study Exploring the Facets of Visual Elements in Ethnic Products: Case Study of Sarees from West Bengal. In: Rebelo F., Soares M. (eds) Advances in Ergonomics in Design. AHFE 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 588. Springer, Cham
  • Mondal C., Karmakar S. (2017) Implementation of Kansei Engineering to develop a framework to retain ethnicity of Indian Handloom products, HWWE 2017

    • Conference - Participated
  • Typography Day 2013, as participant at IIT Guwahati
  • USID 2011, participant and volunteer as part of design team at Auroville.
  • USID 2012, participant and volunteer as part of organising team at IIT Kanpur.

    • Patent
  • Ergonomically modified hedge scissor with various working heights, App. No. 201831012386, filed on 04th April, 2018.
    Members: Dr. Swati Pal, Mr. Chirapriya Mondal, Mr. Jitesh Singh and Mr. K C P Parasaram.





RECOGNITIONS

ASSOCIATIONS, AWARDS & OTHERS




    Associations
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Ergonomics. Membership ID: L469.
  • Empanelled Designer, O/o Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
  • Empanelled Designer, Handloom Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.

    • Awards
  • Short Film - "Dokra Art" by Chirapriya Mondal and Mrityunjay Chauhan.
    Shortlisted in under top 15 category at International Craft Film Festival for Students organized by World Craft Council, Sept 2012.
  • Short Film - "Perfect World" by Chirapriya Mondal and Paritosh Singh.
    Shortlisted in under top 25 category in 5 mins category at We Care International Film Festival, Feb 2013.

    • Others
  • Received Rajya Puraskar in Scouts, 2001.
  • Completed Basic Mountaineering and Trekking course from Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports, Pahalgam - J & K, Dec 1999.