Abhinav Kumar Suryavanshi believes that design is not just about aesthetics, but about solving problems, shaping experiences, and creating lasting impact. With over a decade of combined academic and industry experience, he has built a career that bridges creative practice and design education. He holds a Postgraduate degree in UI/UX Design from the University of Texas at Austin (2024) and a Postgraduate degree in Craft Product Design (2015), enabling him to blend contemporary digital design methods with traditional design sensibilities.His industry work spans diverse domains, including interior and product design for Kajaria (Bathxperts), installation design for Hyatt Andaz Aerocity under the mentorship of renowned cultural revivalist Rajiv Sethi, event design for the fashion brand Pero, and leadership roles in export houses, where he headed teams designing lighting and interior products for markets in Europe and America.In academia, Abhinav has contributed to institutions such as Vivekanand Global University and Manipal University through his role at ImaginXP (now part of CollegeDekho), where he designed curricula, conducted workshops, and mentored student teams to multiple national-level victories, including at IITs.

Now serving as an Assistant Professor at Sir Padampat Singhaniya Univeristy, he is known for creating interactive, case study–driven classrooms that encourage students to think beyond prescribed content and engage with design in practical, real-world contexts. This approach has helped him build a positive, open environment where students confidently share their ideas, explore creative problem-solving, and develop a strong design voice.Proficient in a wide range of industry tools—including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Framer, and Proto.io—Abhinav integrates human-centered design principles, branding strategy, and sustainability-driven thinking into his teaching, inspiring students to become not only skilled designers but also socially responsible innovators.