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Faculty

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About

Manish Sharma

Assistant Professor

Institute of Design

Biography

Manish Sharma holds a Master of Design degree from IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, specializing in Mobility and Vehicle Design. He also holds a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) degree from NID Ahmedabad, two of India’s most prestigious design institutions. With a deep passion for 2-wheelers and expertise in automobile design, Manish has contributed to innovative projects, including integrating AI in car experiences with Gensol EV and working on conceptual designs with TVS Motors.

In his academic career, he has taught Visual Representation, Material Exploration, Elements of Design, Space and Form Studies etc. emphasizing hands-on learning, fostering creativity, and exploring the interplay between materials and technology. Additionally, he has led workshops like "The Art of Innovation," inspiring young minds to engage with design thinking.

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Education

  • M.Des, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay 2021-23

    Focus: Mobility and Vehicle Design

  • B.Des, NID Ahmedabad, 2013-17

    Major: Industrial

  • Space Design, ENSA- Dijon (France), 2016

    Erasmus Programme

  • Automobile Design
  • Trend Forecasting
  • User Experience Design
  • Sustainable Materials

Courses

  • Visual Representation
  • Form Studies
  • Material Explorations
  • Simple Product Design
  • Elements of Design

Teaching Interest

  • Product Innovation
  • Digital Interfaces
  • Form and Spaces
  • Systems Thinking
  • Art, Culture & Society

  • Academic Faculty

    Academic Associate – Institute of Design, JKLU ( July2024 – Present )

  • Industrial Assignments

    UX Designer – Gensol EV Pvt.Ltd. ( Jan2024 – April2024)

    Concept Designer – TVS Motors (Jan2023 – July 2023)

    Furniture Designer – Khurana Steels (April2018 – Jan 2019)

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