Eshaa Venkatesh

Former Head of Design and Mechanical Engineering at d.light Design Inc. With over 12 years of experience leading projects for global consumer brands. Skilled in Product Development, Design Management, CMF Design and UI & UX Design. Proficient in 3D modeling and CMF application tools such as Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Suite - Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/AE/Premiere.

Alumnus of Domus Academy, Milan, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Part of the student exchange program at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, under the New Endeavor scholarship.

Head of Design at d.light Design Inc, a leading solar power brand in the African market. Spearheaded design projects for solar powered energy products, from ideation and concept level to mass production. The products directly impacted 10 million lives globally. Created d.light's first UI/UX framework and product design language.

Senior Industrial Designer at Outform Inc, a modern tech-based retail design firm. Worked on multiple projects ranging from product & retail design to packaging & branding projects for leading companies such as Google, Nest, Apple, Beats, Motorola, Samsung, Bed Bath & Beyond, iRobot, Delta Faucets, Tag Heuer, Budweiser, Absolut and LVMH. Each project was carried out within very short lead times with the aim of providing end-to-end solutions while maintaining high quality and design standards for top clients in the consumer durables industry.

CMF Design Lead at Whirlpool Corporation. Responsible for all colour, material, surface level detailing and finishes on the entire range of products manufactured at Whirlpool Home Appliances, India.
Extensive experience in working with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams globally. Gained an in-depth understanding of materials (plastics and sheet metal) and material processes, with the possibility of various aesthetic treatments to help make the ordinary look extraordinary and high-end.

Masters in Design from Domus Academy, Milan, Italy 

Bachelors in Design from the prestigious National Institute of Design, India