1. Portfolio
Sumit Nair
Bachelor of Design in Product Design
Department Of Design
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics specialization
San Jose State University
Contact:
sumitnair1@gmail.com, sumit.nair@students.sjsu.edu
Phone: 510-717-4069

2. Projects
Design & Development of an Automatic TCM Wrist Pulse Meter
Based on the cornerstone of the
diagnostic methods used in TCM
(Traditional Chinese Medicine),
a wrist pulse meter was
designed to sense 17 pulse
characteristics and present data
to Chinese practitioners.
After researching TCM, sensor
® TCM pulse diagnosis was acquired and tested
http://www.diemsacupuncture.com against required specifications.
Pulse measuring approach in
TCM and the Flexiforce sensor
defined the design constraints.
Brainstorming lead to 2 distinct
‘basic structures’; of which one
design direction was pursued
Concept Direction 1 Concept Direction 2
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3. Projects
Design & Development of an Automatic TCM Wrist Pulse Meter
Insights gained from
mock-up prototypes;
hand covering to
avoid sensor strain &
The finger tip used PVC for rigid
eliminate body
& flexible support. Margin of
electrical noise but a
safety (determined through FEA)
glove wont fit all sizes.
was 1.84, proving the design
flexibility whereas results from
pulse readings with the finger tip
were observed on oscilloscope
Thus, the final
proposed design had
nitrile coated cloth
with a Velcro strap to
accommodate
various hand sizes.
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4. Work Experience
Handcrafted Texturing and Detailing for eco-friendly Furniture
This project was carried out in
Elephant Design Private Limited, The texture and detailing for the
Pune. The client was EDIDA furniture were made in such a
AWARDS. way so that the best possible
method to manufacture them is
The challenge was to make it with the help of hands. With the
competitive with existing intention of encouraging the
products and still be ecofriendly. handicraft industry these
Texture and table tops were constraints were built-in in
flexible for user to adjust as per coordination with the handicraft
his/her chioce. tailors. The final 3 options were
selected after exploring various
possibilities.
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5. Work Experience
Retail Outlet & Interior Design for a telecommunication service provider
With a foresight for accomodat-
ing the various kinds of layout
and spaces varying from one
retail outlet to the next the
generic design had to be
created. The design of the store
should still be united under one
umbrella of theme and look.
The smooth flow of the custom-
ers and ease of navigation
within the store needed to be
maintained.
The theme had to follow the
characteristics of the brand,
namely excitement, technology
and novelty in the communica-
tion service provided. The retail
outlet was also an oppurtunity to
create a standout experince
which leaves a lasting impression
in accordance with the brand.
Project completed at EDPL,
Pune for the client Aircel.
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6. Work Experience
Exhibition Design for auto expo
Striking a balance
between aesthetics and
budget, following the
theme yet creating a
distinct form for the
project. The elements for
the exhibition were
designed.
Through a form which was
simple to create yet had the
elements of the exhibition to
become a part of it, the
products were designed. The
detailing was followed through
and the final model executed.
This project was carried out in
Elephant Design Private Limited,
Pune. The client was Bajaj.
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7. Skills
Sketching through Alias sketch-
pro and Photoshop to generate
ideas and present them.
The SUV was sketched as a part
of a background poster. The
display was a part of the
exhibition for varroc at the Auto
Expo 2008 held in Delhi. The look
of the SUV needed to represent
perfection and ruggedness in its
design.
The skills developed in think3
were used in modeling and
rendering products.
The trophy for pune design
festival was designed and
rendered to be presented as a
theme which reflects simplicity
and accuracy as the guideline
for the design festival. The model
shows the trophy made from
glass, steel and granite.
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10. Projects
Product Design, Modeling and Simulation of Isotonic Energy Drink Can
A prototype of the
bottle was made in
RPT. The logo and
label were also
designed.
Incorporating the character-
istics of energy in the form,
the can was generated in 3D
software model.
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11. Projects
Homeless Multi-Utility Cart 3D-Design
Case study of the beggars of Guwahati followed
by brainstorming for ideas for form with the
attempt to create a form that follows function.
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12. Projects
Homeless Multi-Utility Cart 3D-Design
Recumbent structure was preferred for
final design of a cart which can be
used to collect recyclables to provide
an income, and serve as a shelter, for
the homeless.
Recumbent Cycle
® http://www.jimdettwiler.com/bents.html
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13. Projects
Design of a Wall Partition for Craft Industry
The major challenge in this
project was the use of locally
abundant natural resources
(coconut branches) to build a
tangible product to promote
small scale industries.
The beauty of form was
redounded to come up with
the product which is a wall
partition
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14. Projects
3D-Design and fabrication of Air-Propelled Shallow Water Boat
The final design considering for
propellers and incorporating
rescue boat features
a scaled model of ratio 1:25 was
made and details and intricacies
figured out
The spatial layout for the
travel of eight travelers
considering various human
factors
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15. Skills
From making
scaled models to
form explorations
to Software
modeling to
visualization
drawing, skills were
tenaciously
developed.
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16. Engineering
Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of Prosthetic Leg for Amputee Runners
The load that develops on the
lower blade of a transtibial
prosthetic with Cheetah
Flex-Foot® as a basis is analyzed
through Finite Element Model
® Oscar Pistorius www.oscarpistorius.co.za
FE analysis for the carbon fiber
blade of the flex foot for the
various pressure points and
stresses developing with the
dynamic forces that act upon it
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17. Graphic Design
Designing of a Information brochure
The Information Brochure for the department
was designed to represent the department
during IIT counseling. Ease of reproduction and
modes of distributing were accounted as well.
Creation of an Animated Movie Clip
An Animation Movie Clip of duration 2:13 was
developed which was the humoures reenact-
ment of a scene from the famous Hindi movie
‘Sholay’
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18. Icons
Three Line - Icons
Icons were designed with a
self-imposed constraint of
using only 3 lines and 1
complex shading.
Yin-Yang: Workings within On the field Preplanning and Striking the balance Learning/ Learnt
Design & Engineering foresight
Each icon emphasizes a
prime aspect of that project
that governed the design
and thus represents my
understandings from it
Drafting and Project Detailing 3D Computer Manufacturing and In the Spotlight Visual through the
Management modelling production lens of the designer