Rachit worked under my mentorship across several courses, including System Design, Design for Special Needs, and Design Research Methods, as well as his final graduation project. He consistently demonstrated strong proficiency, achieving the highest scores in his batch. His work reflected creativity, analytical precision, and a deep understanding of human-centric design principles. He approached every design challenge with structured ideation, prototyping, and iterative testing, ensuring practical and innovative outcomes.

Rachit stood out for his clarity of thought, strong research orientation, and ability to integrate ethnographic insights into design. He was an active contributor in discussions, often offering perspectives that deepened collective understanding. His collaborative spirit, maturity, and communication skills were evident in the way he guided juniors, shared knowledge, and took initiative in department activities.

During his time here, Rachit undertook projects that reflected both social awareness and creative application. He developed a mechanical tool to assist flower vendors by reducing physical strain, collaborated with local artisans on sustainable product development, explored STI management systems for marginalized communities, and designed educational tools addressing emotional well-being. His research work on the psychological effects of touch led to a co-authored paper titled “A Mixed Method Approach to Study the Effect of Touch on Self-Identity,” selected for presentation at ICoRD’25.

His curiosity, empathy, and disciplined approach to design make him a thoughtful, self-motivated designer with great potential for advanced study and meaningful professional contribution.