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Advaaith Ramanan
Cincinnati, OH · +1 (513) 266-8837
radvaaith@gmail.com · dineshar@mail.uc.edu
Instagram: @wemake_products
radvaaith@gmail.com · dineshar@mail.uc.edu
Instagram: @wemake_products
Education
University of Cincinnati (DAAP)2024 – 2030
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design · Cincinnati, OH
- Admitted to a top-ranked industrial design program
- Recipient of International Outreach & Global Scholarships
- Cooperative education (co-op) program participant
- Professional Practice Program — alternating semesters of study with industry work
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)Jun – Aug 2023
Pre-College Summer Program · Providence, RI
- Selected for a competitive industrial design program
- Designed user-centered product concepts using Procreate, Photoshop, and Shapr3D
- Executed projects from research and ideation through final presentation
- Mentored by senior designer Paul Osimo
Stonehill International SchoolClass of 2024
Bangalore, India
Design Experience
Industrial Design InternJun – Aug 2025
Foley Designs · Bangalore, India
- Developed early-stage concepts and research for a portable industrial battery system
- Created sketch concepts and visual narratives to communicate product direction
- Explored CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategies and prototyping approaches
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary design sprints across consumer tech and mobility
- Participated in weekly critiques and iterative design development under senior designers
Entrepreneurship
Co-Founder — FeyRouz2025 – Present
Apparel Brand · Cincinnati, OH
- Co-founded a streetwear apparel brand in collaboration with a business major partner
- Designed 30–40 original graphics across T-shirts, hoodies, and pants
- Developed a distinct visual identity targeting Gen Z audiences
- Contributed to brand direction, product development, and creative strategy
- Product drops showcased via Instagram (@arabdesignz)
Skills & Tools
Software
ProcreateAdobe PhotoshopShapr3DFusion 360SketchUpAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignVizcomOrca Slicer
3D Printing
StereolithographyFused Deposition ModellingVAT Photopolymerization
Awards
- UC Global Scholarship — 2024
- International Outreach Scholarship — 2024
- High School Design Competition 2nd Place — 2024
Activities
- Varsity Soccer — 2023–2024
- Varsity Track — 2023–2024
About
Advaaith Ramanan
Industrial Designer — Cincinnati, OH
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. My focus within industrial design is functionality and problem-solving, with an emphasis on developing products that are practical, efficient, and thoughtfully engineered.
With an engineering background, I am drawn to more complex products that require technical understanding, precision, and system-level thinking. I approach design with a structured mindset, ensuring that performance and usability are prioritised throughout the development process.
While functionality is central to my work, I also value maintaining a strong balance between form and function to create professional products.