R a j e s h
M i r a j k e r
INDUSTRIAL & TRANSPORTATION DESIGNER
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
International iDesign Award 2002,
Professional Manufacturing Category, Autodesk, USA
Grand Prize, Second Annual Mechanical Desktop Design Your World Contest 1998,
IBM/Autodesk/Cadalyst, USA
Excellence Award, ADN Car Design Competition 1995,
Tokyo Motor Show, Japan
Grand Prize and Award of Excellence,
International Car Design Competition 1991, Japan
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
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Modelling and craftsmanship in a variety of materials
Coloured technical illustration using traditional methods
3 dimensional Computer aided design, modelling and rendering
Entrepreunership, business development and promotion
Technical presentations and seminars
Authoring technical articles
Event organizing
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
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Exhibited prototypes at Auto Expo and IETF expositions in New Delhi, India.
Invited by professional organizations, social societies, and educational institutions
to conduct presentations and lectures, and also as chief guest for various
inaugurations and functions.
Conduct educational courses, workshops and seminars on design for professional
and educational organizations.
Published articles and technical papers in various local and international
professional societies, trade magazines and journals.
Listed in several biographical compilations and reference books.
AFFILIATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Affiliations
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International)
Member, Engineering Education Board
Designers Guild of India - Affiliate Member
Memberships
Royal Madras Yacht Club - Rear Commodore
Automobile Association Southern India - Life Member
Madras Motor Sports Club - Associate Member
Madras Race Club - Club Member
YMCA - Life member
Subscriptions
Car Styling - Japan; Auto & Design - Italy; Automotive Engineering (SAE) - USA; High
Speed Diesel & Drives - USA; Car Magazine - UK; Automotive News International - USA;
Auto Interiors - USA; Digit India; Autocar India; Overdrive; Car & Bike International; Auto
India, Auto Monitor, Span
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ASSIGNMENTS:
2003
Client:
Project:
Punjab Tractors Limited, Chandigarh, India.
Enhancement of small tractor design.
2003
Client:
Project:
Tata Motors Ltd., Pune, India.
Micro Car Design.
2003
Client:
Project:
Roots Industries Ltd., Coimbatore, India.
Automotive backup guidance electronic device.
2002
Client:
Project:
Punjab Tractors Limited, Chandigarh, India.
Design for a Multi-Utility Premier Model Tractor
2001
Client:
Project:
Hindustan Motors Limited, Calcutta, India.
Design of an Ambassador City Cab.
1999
Client:
Project:
Sharp Industries, Coimbatore, India.
Design for a Fluid Pump for Domestic Applications.
1998
Client:
Project:
Mitsubishi - Hindustan Motors Ltd., Chennai Car Plant.
Interior Upgrade for Lancer Car
1998
Client:
Project:
Sharp Tools, Coimbatore, India.
Design and Prototype of Electronic Switchgear.
1997
Client:
Project:
Swaraj Mazda Ltd., Chandigarh, India.
Minibus exterior styling graphics.
1997
Client:
Project:
Sundaram Industries Ltd., TVS Coach Division, Madurai, India.
Mahindra-Nissan multipurpose maxi cab styling proposals.
1996
Client:
Project:
Sundaram Industries Ltd., TVS Coach Division, Madurai, India.
Inter city luxury coach design and styling.
1995
Client:
Project:
Hindustan Motors Ltd., Auto Division, Calcutta, India.
Design proposal for a Rural Transport Vehicle.
1994
Client:
Project:
Hindustan Motors Ltd., Passenger Car Division, Indore, India.
Project proposal for a minivan MPV.
1993
Client:
Project:
Sundaram Industries Ltd., TVS Coach Division, Madurai, India.
Inter city luxury coach design and styling.
1993
Client:
Project:
TV Sundram Iyengar & Sons Ltd., Madurai, India.
Micro light aircraft cowl design and graphics.
1992
Client:
Project:
Punjab Tractors Ltd., Chandigarh, India.
Body design for a special purpose orchard tractor.
1991
Client:
Project:
Craftsman Engineering, Coimbatore, India.
Body design proposal for a taxibus.
1991
Client:
Project:
Maini Materials Movement (P) Ltd., Bangalore, India.
Design for a special purpose electric passenger mobile.
Design proposals for an electric golf cart.
1990
Client:
Project:
P&B Engg., Lakshmi Mills, Coimbatore, India.
Design for a racing conversion body kit for motorcycles.
1989
Client:
Project:
HM Ltd., Earthmoving Equipment Division, Madras, India.
Body design revisions for dumper and loader models.
Design for a forward control off-highway 30-40 ton dumper.
1988
Client:
Project:
Tata Engineering & Locomotive Company Ltd., Pune, India.
Design for a dashboard and instrument panel for light
commercial vehicle.
1987
Client:
Project:
Tractors & Farm Equipment Ltd., Madras, India.
Body redesign for an agriculture tractor model.
1986
Client:
Project:
Ashok Leyland Ltd., Madras, India.
Styling for a commercial vehicle cabin.
1985
Client:
Project:
Standard Motors Ltd., Madras, India.
Design study for a minivan MPV.
Design study for a light commercial vehicle.
EDUCATION
1987-1988
Institution: Art Center College of Design(Europe), Switzerland.
Major: Industrial Design – Transportation
1981-1987
Institution: National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India.
Major: Industrial Design - Product Design
1980
Institution: Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, Madras, India
Major: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
RECREATION
Yachting - participated and podium finishes in several national and club level regattas
Building/ collecting scale models
PERSONAL PROFILE
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Languages known:
Permanent Address:
Rajesh Gnaneshwar Mirajker
8th. July, 1963
Madras, India.
English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil
No.11, Club House Road, Mount Road,
Madras 600002. India.