Anindya Roy

Design consultancy for Product Design in areas of FMCG, Consumer Durables, Toys, Appliances, Enclosures for Industrial Equipment and Machinery. Design expertise for Wood, Wood composite, Plastic, Sheet metal, Die-cast metal, Fabricated and GFRP components. Design development from 2D conceptual imagery, through composite and photo-realistic renderings, to production-feasible drawings and detailed 3D data. Product documentation design through Instruction manuals, Assembly manuals and Inner & Outer Packaging. Know-how for full-scale mock-ups, rapid & traditional prototyping, surface finishing and graphic application processes.

Transportation Design projects under direct reponsibility - Improved passenger rickshaw: Geared, light-weight 3-wheeled passenger cycle rickshaw for the Indian city. Extensive research done on existing designs in India and overseas. Redesigned from ground up for better ergonomics, efficient mechanicals, reliability and versatility. Project taken from drawing board to fully functional prototype. Recyclable waste collection tricycle for Goa: Design derivative of passenger rickshaw re-configured to carry segregated, re-cycleable waste from doorstep to re-cycling stations around Goa. Three prototype variants built including one with electric power assist using 350W internally geared hub motor. Twenty tricycles produced and functioning in Panjim, Goa and surrounding areas as of present. Next generation mini tractor: Image and styling update for mini tractor produced by a reputed manufacturer of agricultural equipment based in Bangalore. ALS Ambulance: Advanced Life Saver ambulance design for a manufacturer/importer of high-end medical equipment. Brief sought to integrate and showcase above equipment in a sophisticated, functional interior. Exterior treatment in line with high-tech interiors to create a striking presence on road and an image holder for the brand. Driver's cabin design for Diesel locomotive: Complete redesign of exterior and interior shell assemblies in FRP for existing driver's cabin. Current locomotive uses sheet metal fabrication all around. Multiple value additions were proposed in areas of ergonomics, operation, maintenance, ventilation, visibility and modernization of construction techniques. Project awaiting implementation. Other projects: Recreational trike for Goa: IFB industries: Continuous product development and complete new range of models of front loading machines, fascia remodelling of top loading machines, cosmetic improvement of range of spl...

Involved in teaching various courses in the Post-graduate Transportation Design program. Assistant in teaching in other Industrial Design disciplines like Product Design, Toy & Game Design, Ceramic & Glass Design. Carried out self-initiated design project and built working prototypes of motorized and non-motorized vehicles for special use. Active involvement in curriculum development through networking with industry professionals in India (TVS, Stylus Automotive, Mirajker) and abroad (Pininfarina, Italy) and research initiatives.