Vivek is an Assistant Professor at the School of design and innovation at RV University.

As a former product designer at Leo Burnett, Mumbai, he contributed significantly to the innovative efforts of the Apollo 11 lab(innovation lab) assuming diverse roles and responsibility for numerous projects. Notably, his involvement in the Street Eye project garnered widespread acclaim for its design brilliance and visual appeal.

A Parsons ISDI alumnus, Vivek holds a degree in Design Innovation and staunchly believes in the responsible application of design principles, given their profound influence on society and the environment.

His tenure at the Aalto Design Factory in Finland was marked by his leadership as the product design lead on a pioneering project—a remotely operated deep-sea exploration device named Find-X. This ground-breaking Rover was showcased to great interest at the Dubai Design Week in 2018.

With an illustrious career spanning 10 years, Vivek’s repertoire includes his role as an illustrator for a children’s publication, managing various freelance endeavours, and working in diverse industries,both in India and abroad. His most recent venture Huma, is a design consultancy focusing on industrial design services.

"The magic your looking for is in the work you are avoiding" - David Allen

• Biomimicry, Generative design, using time and space for design, effects of music on design output.