Gauri Sharma
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design — Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design), Minor in Physical Computing, GPA 3.6
Expected May 2027
Relevant coursework: Product Design, Biomedical Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacturing, Physical Computing, Design Research, Woodworking
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Mechanical Design
CMU Biorobotics Lab, Robotics Institute (Prof. Howie Choset) Pittsburgh, PA
JULY 2026 TO PRESENT
Design waterproof camera housings in SolidWorks for HUMRS, a submersible modular snake robot that inspects ship hulls and underwater infrastructure in place of human divers
Revise housing geometry for sealing reliability and design for manufacturability, releasing parts that are CNC machined and assembled into operational robots
Define sealing strategy through O-ring groove design, tolerance analysis of mating surfaces, and optical clarity requirements for the camera window
Industrial Design Intern
Studio Raaku, Furniture Design Studio
Jaipur, India
MAY 2026 TO JULY 2026
Produced CAD models and dimensioned production drawings in SolidWorks, translating studio design direction into parts ready for fabrication
Detailed joinery and construction drawings in solid mango and ash, accounting for grain direction, seasonal wood movement, and available stock dimensions
Fabricated and finished prototypes on jointer, planer, and shop machinery, revising CAD based on material behavior observed during build
Lead Designer
Therapy Tiles, Biomedical Engineering Design Capstone (Sponsored Project)
Pittsburgh, PA
AUGUST 2025 TO MAY 2026
Led industrial design of a modular at-home therapy device for children ages 2 to 3 with cerebral palsy, measuring hand dexterity and encouraging open-palm extension following constraint-induced movement therapy
Replaced the rigid arm cast used in standard CIMT with an RFID wristband, enforcing constrained-hand use through interaction design rather than physical restraint and removing a distressing step from pediatric therapy
Architected a hexagonal tile system with magnetic edge connections, enabling single-tile use or multi-tile expansion as a child’s therapy progresses
Executed six rapid prototyping rounds using 3D printing and laser cutting, resolving electronics packaging, size reduction, and sealed wipe-clean surfaces required for a shared pediatric device
Designed all components for injection molding within draft angle, wall thickness, and pediatric safety standards, coordinating sensing and feedback systems with cross-functional Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teammates over an 8-month sponsored timeline
Teaching Assistant, Product Design Studio (51-102)
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design
Pittsburgh, PA
JANUARY 2026 TO MAY 2026
Mentored 40+ first-year students in form development, sketching, prototyping, and fabrication
Supported woodworking, clay modeling, and material exploration workflows in the shop
Delivered design critiques and technical guidance during desk crits and formal reviews
Creative Design Intern
McCann Worldgroup
New Delhi, India
MAY 2024 TO AUGUST 2024
Designed branding and campaign visuals for Domino’s, Hero Motors, and Nescafe
Translated client briefs into production-ready posters and digital assets alongside creative art directors
Design and Human Resources Intern
Tanishq, Titan Company Ltd., Tata Group
New Delhi, India
JUNE 2023 TO AUGUST 2023
Developed visual assets aligned with luxury brand identity standards
Supported customer retention campaigns and restructured internal communication materials
SKILLS
SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate
3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC Machining, Woodworking, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Tolerance Analysis
Sketching, Form Development, Rapid Prototyping, Design Research, User-Centered Design, Technical Drawing
Sensors, Microcontrollers, Arduino, JavaScript. English (Fluent), Hindi (Native)