Pooja Rathi (she/her)
Driven by the belief in the transformative potential of thoughtful design, my guiding principle "Design with Purpose", reflects my commitment to using creativity as a powerful force for positive change. I aspire to collaborate on projects that champion innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, crafting memorable brand experiences.
Work Experience
Design Consultant
Aug 2023 - Present
Restore Design, Bangalore
Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
Studio Lotus, New Delhi
Aug 2019 - Sep 2021
Display House, Mumbai
Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
Lokusdesign, Pune
May 2018 - June 2018
Working independently and in collaboration with design studios, I partner with brands to translate their identity into spatial experiences that are strategic, functional, and emotionally engaging.
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Retail Design for Ather and High Star
SIS Design for Park Avenue, Parx, ColorPlus, Boutique Living, and Subtract
Hospitality Design for Baker's Fun and Haveli Hari Ganga
Workspace Design for Kabra Group
Senior Designer
I led a small creative team, navigating projects through strategy, concept, and detailing phases to create holistic brand experiences.​
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Retail Design for Arrow, Beauty & Beyond, EasyBuy, FableStreet, Flying Machine, Furlenco, Kisna, Snitch, and Spykar
Exhibition Design for IndoCount
Workspace Design for Prolance
Designer
I adopted a hands-on approach to every facet of a project which facilitated substantial growth in my design and technical knowledge.
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Retail Design for DesignCo, Ekaya Benaras, Jaypore
Hospitality Design for Park Inn
Workspace Design for Trilegal
Exhibition Design Intern
I worked on concepts for several trade fair exhibition booths, including stall designing and visualisation, and overseeing fabrication and installation.
Museum Design Intern
I was closely involved in the narrative development, conceptualisation and exhibit design of the Palakkad District Heritage Museum, Kerala.
Education
Jnanapravaha Mumbai, Mumbai
2021 - 2022
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
2015 - 2019
Postgraduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics
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This course offered a comprehensive exploration of Indian art, focusing on the meanings and ideas behind it, rather than just its history or visual style.
Bachelor of Design in Retail and Exhibition Design
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This multidisciplinary program comprised a year-long foundation course in design, followed by three years covering system design, retail design, events and exhibition design, visual merchandising, design for film, and museum design.
Volunteering
Conservation Optimism
Jan 2022 - Present
Designer at India Hub
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As a part of a community of optimists in India, sharing stories to inspire people to make a positive change for nature, I design social media graphics and plan feel-good events fostering interactions and activities centred around conservation.