Portfolio

Professional Summary

Passionate Industrial Designer with a focus on creating meaningful experiences

Vaishnavi Sai Sarayu

Designing for Impact

Passionate and curious Industrial Design student with a strong inclination towards art, technology, and entrepreneurship. Experienced in exploring the intersection of creativity and social value, I enjoy designing solutions that are not only functional but also impactful.

Driven by a constant eagerness to learn and innovate, I aspire to channel design and entrepreneurial thinking into creating meaningful experiences and shaping better futures.

With a solid foundation in both technical and soft skills, I bring a holistic approach to design challenges, combining aesthetic sensibility with practical functionality.

Education & Skills

Academic background and professional capabilities

Education

B.Des (Hons.), 2026

Specialization: Industrial Design

Woxsen University

CGPA: 3.31/4 (Till 6th Sem)

Senior Secondary Year, CBSE, 2022

Specialization: MPC

Sanskriti International School

91.8%

Secondary Year (IX-X), CBSE, 2020

Meridian School, Madhapur

97.4%

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu

Technical Skills

Fusion 360
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Excel
PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Team Work
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Attentive Listening
Public Speaking

Interests

Kuchipudi Dance
Tennis
Sketching and Painting
Badminton

Professional Experience

Internships and hands-on design experience

May 2023 - June 2023

Design Intern

CRY NGO, Hyderabad

  • Volunteered at CRY organisation to teach the children at the Yusufguda Child Care Institute, Hyderabad.
  • Conducted Microsoft's employee engagement programs at the Microsoft office.
  • Organized a Talent Show event at the Yusufguda Child Care Institute, Hyderabad.
May 2024 - July 2024

Industrial Design Intern

Quoit Product Design Studio, Hyderabad

  • Developed innovative toy concepts inspired by Indian traditions, integrating cultural elements into modern product design.
  • Collaborated with the design team to refine prototypes and contribute to the creative development process during a 45-day internship.
May 2025 - July 2025

Industrial Design Intern

J.qork, Hyderabad

  • Performed in-depth market research to analyse consumer needs and identify product opportunities within the brand's portfolio.
  • Developed two unique product concepts, A tech organizer bag and a Fanny Pack, translating ideas into detailed sketches, models, and design iterations.
  • Prepared comprehensive technical packs for manufacturing and advanced the second prototype through ongoing development.
June 2025 - August 2025

Industrial Design Intern

Universal Toys, Hyderabad

  • Designed innovative soft toy concepts, aligning creative direction with cultural relevance and client requirements.
  • Researched and evaluated fabric options to ensure material suitability, durability, and compliance with client preferences.

Key Projects

Design projects and initiatives

Social Immersion | Understanding the Environment

December 2022 – January 2023

  • Visited the Kamkole village and communicated with the villagers to understand the village history, functioning systems and the living style of the people.

Kamkole School Revitalisation

December 2022 – January 2023

  • Member of the core team for the mural project of the kamkole village high school.
  • Designed and Painted the walls of the school to create and spatial learning environment for the Children.

Budblocks | Simple Product Design

February 2024 – Present

  • Developing learning aids for government school children of Telangana for enhancing their learning on plant life.

Rasa | UI/UX Project

August 2024 – Present

  • Co-founded and pitched RASA, a designer market place-driven venture, presenting a business model and prototype.
  • As a team we led research, concept development, the UI and UX, information Architecture and the prototyping of the product.

Prosthetics | Universal Design Project

September 2024 – November 2024

  • Worked on designing an affordable, functional prosthetic leg for long transtibial amputees living below the poverty line, incorporating ankle movement to enhance mobility and enable the user to perform daily tasks.

Craft Masters | Design Project 4

July 2025 – Present

  • Developing a board game for adults to create awareness on the various crafts in India.

Achievements & Certifications

Recognition and professional development

Class Representative

B.Design (Foundation), 2022–2023

Class Representative

B.Design (Industrial Design), 2023–2024

Student Council Vice President

Woxsen University, 2024-2025

UX INDIA Competition

Top 5 Finalist

Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

IBM Certification

Introduction to Psychology

Yale University

Present with Purpose

IBM Certification

Manchester Design Summer School

Manchester Metropolitan University, London