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Saurabh S. Nimsarkar (born September 4, 1987)[citation needed] is an Indian physical and digital experience designer and strategist. He is recognized for his contributions to product design, speculative design, and transportation systems strategy. Nimsarkar is currently employed at Wisk Aero LLC, a subsidiary of Boeing, where he focuses on the design of autonomous air taxis with a particular emphasis on accessibility.[1]
Saurabh S. Nimsarkar | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Education | BTech - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Maharashtra; Masters - Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay; Masters - ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA |
Occupation(s) | Physical and Digital Experience Designer |
Employer | Wisk Aero LLC |
Known for | Autonomous Transportation Design |
Early Life and Education
editSaurabh Nimsarkar was born in Nagpur, India. He developed an early interest in design, beginning with sketching landscapes and small creatures.[2] Nimsarkar pursued engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, specializing in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. However, finding this field unsatisfying, he later transitioned to design, earning a Master's degree in Mobility and Vehicle Design from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, followed by a Master's degree in Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena.[3]
Career
editNimsarkar has worked in various roles within the field of transportation and product design. He is currently employed at Wisk Aero LLC, where he contributes to the design of autonomous air taxis, focusing on enhancing urban mobility through air transportation.[1] The design emphasizes safety, incorporating human supervision for added security.
His previous professional experiences include collaborations with companies and organizations such as Godrej and Boyce, Honda R&D Americas, Kitty Hawk, the Mayor’s Office of Los Angeles, Urban Movement Labs, and Michael Neumayr Design. His work has encompassed various aspects of transportation and product design.[4]
Innovations
editThroughout his career, Nimsarkar has been involved in multiple innovative projects:
Research and design contributions to Hyperloop transportation, particularly in passenger interface design.[5]
Development of speculative design strategies for future electric cars and autonomous pods for self-medical check-ups.[6]
Work on a single-seater flying car quadcopter and an autonomous passenger shuttle for Kia Motors.[7]
Design of the ModLiv autonomous recreational vehicle.[7]
Publications and Contributions
editNimsarkar's work and design philosophy have been featured in various publications:
"Nagpur Boy’s Upward Swing in US Urban Mobility" - Times of India[4]
"The Designer Behind LA’s First Transportation Technology Innovation Zone" - Global Indian[3]
"Meet Saurabh Nimsarkar" - Canvas Rebel[2]
"नागपूरच्या सौरभची कमाल, अमेरिकेतील याठिकाणी डिझाईन केलं पहिलं वाहतूक तंत्रज्ञान इनोव्हेशन झोन" - News18 Marathi[8]
"Saurabh Nimsarkar: From Making Graphite Sketches to Designing Autonomous Vehicles" - VTV India[6]
"The Mastermind Behind Echelon" - Soup.io[7]
"Saurabh Nimsarkar on ModLiv – Autonomous Recreational Vehicle" - Soup.io[7]
"ACTIFY Toolkit: Saurabh Nimsarkar’s Revolutionary Approach to Merging Participatory Art with Speculative Tech Futures" - Amolife[9]
"Safe, Everyday Flight for Everyone: Wisk, Accessibility, and the Future of Aviation" - Wisk Aero[1]
"Principles of the Urban Sky" - World Economic Forum[10]
"Saurabh Nimsarkar ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, USA" - Wallpaper[11]
"LA’s First Transportation Technology Innovation Zone: An Insight into Saurabh Nimsarkar’s People-Centric Design Approach" - Metapress[12]
Achievements and Recognitions
editNimsarkar has received several awards and recognitions, including:
Finalist at the UC San Diego Designathon.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Safe, Everyday Flight for Everyone: Wisk, Accessibility, and the Future of Aviation". Wisk Aero. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet Saurabh Nimsarkar". Canvas Rebel. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "The Designer Behind LA's First Transportation Technology Innovation Zone". Global Indian. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Nagpur Boy's Upward Swing in US Urban Mobility". Times of India. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Saurabh Nimsarkar: Shaping the Future – From Graphite Dreams to Autonomous Realities". Film Daily. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Saurabh Nimsarkar: From Making Graphite Sketches to Designing Autonomous Vehicles". VTV India. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Saurabh Nimsarkar on ModLiv – Autonomous Recreational Vehicle". Soup.io. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "नागपूरच्या सौरभची कमाल, अमेरिकेतील याठिकाणी डिझाईन केलं पहिलं वाहतूक तंत्रज्ञान इनोव्हेशन झोन". News18 Marathi. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "ACTIFY Toolkit: Saurabh Nimsarkar's Revolutionary Approach to Merging Participatory Art with Speculative Tech Futures". Amolife. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Principles of the Urban Sky". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Saurabh Nimsarkar ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, USA". Wallpaper. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "LA's First Transportation Technology Innovation Zone: An Insight into Saurabh Nimsarkar's People-Centric Design Approach". Metapress. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.