Chaitanya Chemate

I am a Product Designer who is passionate about understanding people, identifying real user pain points, and creating meaningful solutions that improve everyday experiences. I believe good design goes beyond aesthetics—it solves real-world problems by balancing user needs, functionality, manufacturability, and business goals. With a background in Product Design from NIFT, I enjoy the entire design process, from user research and problem identification to concept development, prototyping, and production-ready solutions.

I am driven by curiosity, empathy, and a desire to create products that make a tangible impact on people's lives. Whether designing furniture, lifestyle products, or consumer experiences, I focus on turning complex challenges into simple, practical, and user-centered solutions.

Design Intern at Craft Machine India Pvt Ltd (Export House) (2025-12 – 2026-04)

• Contributed to the design and development of export-oriented furniture collections through concept ideation, design brainstorming, and graphic visualisation aligned with current market trends and international buyer requirements.
• Assisted in the creation of detailed technical drawings, assembly views, and product renders to support manufacturing and client presentations.
• Gained hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes through floor visits across multiple production departments, improving understanding of material constraints and production workflows.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design intent was accurately translated into production-ready documentation.

Furniture Design Intern at Studio Content (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Developed precise technical drawings for furniture and accessories with a strong focus on accuracy, manufacturability, and adherence to dimensional standards.
• Created photorealistic 3D renders and animations using Keyshot and Blender 3D to present design concepts clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Gained practical exposure to studio design workflow, detailed design development, and professional visual presentation standards.
• Assisted in prototyping and iteration processes, contributing to design refinement based on functional and aesthetic feedback.

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Accessory Design – National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (2026-06)