Bridging advertising and mass production, photography and mechanical engineering, art and science through collaborative ways of working
Most creative ideas can be taken to their final shape quickly through close collaboration. From the very beginning of our projects, we invite our clients to participate in the creative process.
Makarand Kulkarni is a seasoned design visionary with over 25 years of experience spanning product, web, and communication design. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Makarand honed his skills at prestigious institutions like Tata Motors & TVS Motor Company, where his expertise flourished over ten years in pivotal roles. As an alumnus of the prestigious National Institute of Design with a career adorned with numerous accolades , Makarand Kulkarni continues to inspire and lead in the design world, proving that great design is not just about seeing the future but shaping it.
At Ether Design, his approach is not merely about aesthetics; it's about leveraging design as a strategic tool to propel companies toward their goals.
Chinmay Dholakia is an exemplary creative force with over 25 years of expertise in design, advertising, and communication. A graduate of M.S. University, Baroda, Chinmay's professional journey includes pivotal roles at leading agencies such as Leo Burnett and FCB Ulka. These experiences have refined his ability to develop distinctive brand identities that resonate deeply with audiences. At Ether Design, which he co-founded with Makarand Kulkarni, Chinmay's leadership is characterised by a blend of strategic vision and creative passion. His efforts have consistently pushed the studio to new heights, making him a respected and influential figure in the design community.
Beyond the world of design, Chinmay has a keen eye for photography, capturing moments that reflect his artistic sensibilities. His dedication to the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement drives his commitment to excellence in all aspects of his work and life.
Beyond the world of design, Chinmay has a keen eye for photography, capturing moments that reflect his artistic sensibilities. His dedication to the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement drives his commitment to excellence in all aspects of his work and life.
Architect and furniture designer with over 13 years of professional experience. Worked with brands like Godrej and Featherlite Industries before joining Ether. Nilesh specialises in office and home furniture, retail experience and space design and is passionate about design education.
Rachita brings in over 18 years of professional experience in Graphic Design. At Ether, Rachita has been instrumental in shaping up the branding and web business. Rachita's interest and professional practice has been centered around building brand personas through the visual medium.
Arjun J Dutt, with a Master’s in Product Design and Engineering, brings 15 years of mastery in leading teams through the journey of designing, developing, and prototyping innovative products. His proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing processes which is complemented by a commitment to sustainability, aesthetic harmony, and functional balance is unmatched.
Notably, he played a pivotal role in the creation of Cradlewise, earning the prestigious Platinum award at the European Product Design Awards.
Notably, he played a pivotal role in the creation of Cradlewise, earning the prestigious Platinum award at the European Product Design Awards.
A maestro in automotive design, Mahesh navigates the entire journey from concept to production, scaling models and accessories with finesse. With a PG Diploma in Industrial Design from NID, Ahmedabad, Mahesh Puthige blends his expertise with a rich history of working with the Indian Institute of Science, TVS Motor Company, and Hero MotoCorp. His work spans from inventive competitions to insightful mentorships, reflecting a deep commitment to both innovation and collaboration.
His passions for miniature modeling, music, and travel infuse his designs with a unique perspective, making him a visionary in the field.
His passions for miniature modeling, music, and travel infuse his designs with a unique perspective, making him a visionary in the field.
With an MBA and 8 years of dynamic experience in Branding and UI/UX, Monmi Kashyap brings a touch of elegance to every project. Monmi’s approach ensures that every design, no matter how complex, remains effortlessly intuitive and strikingly clear. Her ability to distill intricate ideas into clean, compelling visuals transforms challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Dedicated to creating designs that resonate deeply and function seamlessly, Monmi continually pushes the boundaries of what simplicity can achieve.
Dedicated to creating designs that resonate deeply and function seamlessly, Monmi continually pushes the boundaries of what simplicity can achieve.
Unnati has spent the last 6 years of her career crafting compelling brand identities that capture a business's essence. Specialising in branding, print, packaging, and type design, her passion for letterforms has led her to contribute to two released typefaces at EkType, deepening her expertise in type design. She adeptly transforms complex brand ideas into designs that resonate with people, creating memorable visual experiences through custom typography and comprehensive brand systems.
Unnati's spirit drives her to continuously seek new experiences, adding to her ever-expanding bucket list and enriching her creative journey.
Unnati's spirit drives her to continuously seek new experiences, adding to her ever-expanding bucket list and enriching her creative journey.
As a Communication Design graduate from DJ Academy of Design, Bharati has spent the past 7 years honing her craft at esteemed design studios and as a sought-after freelance designer. Her impressive portfolio includes impactful stints at Icarus Design, Magic Beans, and Trip Creative Services. Bharati’s work is a testament to her core values and beliefs, reflected in both her professional projects and personal lifestyle choices.
Looking at the world through colours and films, Bharati’s curious mind is full of quirks. She finds comfort in simple things, such as in an old book, traditional recipes, or even a hot cup of coffee. As a trained swimmer and dancer, Bharati’s skills extend beyond her design career. She is currently exploring her love for scuba diving and kayaking.
Looking at the world through colours and films, Bharati’s curious mind is full of quirks. She finds comfort in simple things, such as in an old book, traditional recipes, or even a hot cup of coffee. As a trained swimmer and dancer, Bharati’s skills extend beyond her design career. She is currently exploring her love for scuba diving and kayaking.
With a BA in VFX & Animation and a rich tapestry of experience from Vartile, Muhsin crafts mesmerizing motion graphics that bring stories to life. His creative philosophy revolves around a deep commitment to the process, where results are the natural byproduct of passion and dedication. He also immerses himself in the worlds of gaming and trading, blending strategic acumen with artistic flair. For Muhsin, design is a tool to simplify and solve, not to complicate and obscure.
Deepshika Kale is an eclectic visual communications designer with a deep passion for projects involving branding, packaging, and both print and digital design. A 2022 graduate from the Unitedworld Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Deepshika has already amassed over three years of diverse experience, collaborating with multiple firms such as The Souled Store and tackling various projects.
An enthusiastic illustrator, Deepshika has worked with renowned music artists, and her work has been featured by prestigious institutions like Lakme Fashion Week & Rolling Stones. With her headphones always plugged in, she continues to push the boundaries of visual communication, bringing a fresh perspective to every project she undertakes.
An enthusiastic illustrator, Deepshika has worked with renowned music artists, and her work has been featured by prestigious institutions like Lakme Fashion Week & Rolling Stones. With her headphones always plugged in, she continues to push the boundaries of visual communication, bringing a fresh perspective to every project she undertakes.
Ritu Kulkarni is a visual communications designer, celebrated for her versatile skill set and creative flair. A 2023 graduate from the Unitedworld Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Ritu has swiftly made her mark in the design world with two years of rich experience through internships at Phantom Ideas and Red In The White, as well as her current role at Ether Design. Ritu's expertise spans writing, copy, branding, UI/UX, typography, and advertisement design, making her a true multi-disciplinary talent.
She loves to write and regularly shares her insights through blogs that delve into design, philosophy, and everyday life observations. Her portfolio boasts collaborations with notable brands like Swiggy and The Home Truth, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with strategic vision.
She loves to write and regularly shares her insights through blogs that delve into design, philosophy, and everyday life observations. Her portfolio boasts collaborations with notable brands like Swiggy and The Home Truth, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with strategic vision.
Srinidhi, a versatile visual designer at Ether Design, excels in transforming creative visions into compelling visual narratives. With a B.DES in Visual Communication from UnitedWorld Institute Of Design, she has honed her skills at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group), Helo Health, The Minimalist, and Isha Foundation, specializing in print, UI/UX, visual identity, and environmental graphics. Her curiosity and inquisitive approach to design drive her to explore new creative avenues, making each piece both innovative and meaningful.
Outside of design, she finds inspiration in singing Carnatic music, dancing, and writing poetry, enriching her creative process. Her love for small joys and the wonder of life reflects her belief in living fully and creatively.
Outside of design, she finds inspiration in singing Carnatic music, dancing, and writing poetry, enriching her creative process. Her love for small joys and the wonder of life reflects her belief in living fully and creatively.
Sree Janani, blends her business acumen with a profound passion for design. Her fascination with diverse art forms fuels her creativity, whether she's experimenting in the kitchen, singing, writing, curating wardrobes, or sketching and painting.
Guided by empathy and Kaizen, she continually strives to innovate and enhance user experiences as she believes that UX is not always about putting yourself in the user’s shoes but also constantly bringing in change and creating experiences that feel intuitive and effortless.
Guided by empathy and Kaizen, she continually strives to innovate and enhance user experiences as she believes that UX is not always about putting yourself in the user’s shoes but also constantly bringing in change and creating experiences that feel intuitive and effortless.
With a Bachelor's in Industrial and Product Design from UnitedWorld Institute of Design, Charu Ruparel transforms complex ideas into intuitive digital experiences. Her journey, enriched by roles at Samvad and WeHear, blends meticulous research with creative finesse, guiding products from rough sketches to polished, user-centric designs.
Outside the screen, Charu finds inspiration in reading, traveling, and crafting unique jewelry, infusing her work with a touch of artistry and curiosity. Her mission is to design solutions that not only meet but exceed the highest standards of usability and satisfaction.
Outside the screen, Charu finds inspiration in reading, traveling, and crafting unique jewelry, infusing her work with a touch of artistry and curiosity. Her mission is to design solutions that not only meet but exceed the highest standards of usability and satisfaction.
Ardra is an accomplished Architect and Space Designer at Ether Design. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagpur. Ardra has a wealth of experience in designing office spaces for esteemed clients such as Awfis, Intelliflo, TaskUs, Kennametal, and Capgemini. Specializing in office space design, commercial interior design, 3D visualization, and modeling, Ardra's design philosophy emphasizes creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance the user experience while integrating sustainable practices.
Her passion for the arts, including drawing, painting, and Bharatanatyam dance, fuels her creativity and sharpens her design skills, reflecting her belief that thoughtful design can transform environments and improve the quality of life.
Her passion for the arts, including drawing, painting, and Bharatanatyam dance, fuels her creativity and sharpens her design skills, reflecting her belief that thoughtful design can transform environments and improve the quality of life.
Atul Prabhakar is an architect whose expertise lies in commercial architecture, interior space planning, and cutting-edge 3D visualization techniques. With a bachelor's degree in architecture, Atul's design philosophy is rooted in the principle that "Form follows function, but both must respect nature," guiding his innovative and environmentally conscious approach to creating harmonious and functional spaces.
Graduating from SRM University, Dhruv weaves magic as a communication designer, specializing in motion graphics, branding, and copywriting. His design philosophy is rooted in empathy and storytelling, crafting visuals and narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.
Beyond the digital canvas, Dhruv's passions for writing and filmmaking allow him to explore new storytelling dimensions, where composition, editing, and direction blend seamlessly to create compelling tales.
Beyond the digital canvas, Dhruv's passions for writing and filmmaking allow him to explore new storytelling dimensions, where composition, editing, and direction blend seamlessly to create compelling tales.
Armed with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a stint as an intern at BARC, Anirudh Swamy brings precision and creativity to every design challenge. His work in design, 3D modeling, and engineering detail resolution reflects his belief that design and engineering must dance in harmony to spark innovation.
When he’s not crafting solutions, Anirudh channels his energy into singing, drawing, and the exhilarating world of football, blending passion with his professional pursuits.
When he’s not crafting solutions, Anirudh channels his energy into singing, drawing, and the exhilarating world of football, blending passion with his professional pursuits.
Mihir Anand is an accomplished Alias Modeler at Ether Design, where he excels in automotive design, concept visualization, and high-end product surfacing. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of engineering, Mihir brings imagination to life with precision and flair. Notably, he contributed to the exterior digital surfacing of the TVS Neo Ami.
Beyond his professional expertise, Mihir is a fitness fanatic, an avid sketcher, and enjoys playing the Tabla.
Beyond his professional expertise, Mihir is a fitness fanatic, an avid sketcher, and enjoys playing the Tabla.
Alex Joseph is an Automotive Designer at Ether Design, with a degree from M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences and three years of industry experience. Specializing in industrial and product design, Alex brings a hands-on approach to his work, emphasizing functionality, simplicity, and aesthetics.
His passion for automobiles deeply influences his designs, reflecting his love for biking and his cherished motorcycle. An adventurous spirit, Alex continuously seeks new experiences, enriching his creative perspective and skill set.
His passion for automobiles deeply influences his designs, reflecting his love for biking and his cherished motorcycle. An adventurous spirit, Alex continuously seeks new experiences, enriching his creative perspective and skill set.
With a Diploma in Automotive Digital Sculpting and over 3 years of expertise in 3D modeling, Vikram R Dhanush turns raw concepts into sleek, functional designs. Specializing in Class A modeling and swift 2D-to-3D transformations, Vikram’s work ensures that every curve and surface serves a clear purpose.
Outside the digital realm, he channels his creativity as an aspiring part-time tattoo artist, bringing a fresh perspective to automotive design. For Vikram, the essence of design lies in solving problems with elegance, not adding complexity.
Outside the digital realm, he channels his creativity as an aspiring part-time tattoo artist, bringing a fresh perspective to automotive design. For Vikram, the essence of design lies in solving problems with elegance, not adding complexity.
GopalaKrishna A. is a virtuoso in the world of clay and hard modelling, boasting a remarkable 17-year career that has seen him shape the future of two-wheelers and micro mobility vehicles. With 11 of those years dedicated to TVS Motor Company, he has honed his craft to perfection, earning a prestigious 10-year service award for his unwavering commitment and exceptional skill.
Holding a Bachelor's of Fine Arts, he is also a passionate Yakshagana performer and traditional wooden and stone sculptor.
Holding a Bachelor's of Fine Arts, he is also a passionate Yakshagana performer and traditional wooden and stone sculptor.
