About
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Harshil Bhandari
Communication designer and doctoral scholar, designing immersive experiences.
I am a doctoral scholar at Dhirubhai Ambani University and a Junior Research Fellow at its Smart Energy Learning Centre. I work across UI/UX, interaction design, digital heritage and XR/AR, with a focus on sustainability and inclusive design.
My practice runs from app case studies, research and data visualization to brand identity, motion, film, watercolour and painting.
Based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India · Available for freelance · On Behance since 2017
Focus
Tools
Elsewhere
Research & Highlights
2026
Conferences & Publications
3 publications and 3 conference presentations, on sustainability, digital heritage and information design.
2026
Ecoverse
Launched in July 2026 with the Smart Energy Learning Centre: an AI-powered app that reimagines how people engage with energy, sustainability and smart living. Available on the Play Store and App Store.
2026
Birds of DAU: Celebrating Campus Biodiversity Through Artistic Memento
Hand-painted watercolour birds of the campus, selected by the university for the "Birds of DAU Calendar" and featured in the DAU Alumni Connect newsletter.
Experience
May 2025 - Present
Junior Research Fellow
Dhirubhai Ambani University
Gandhinagar · On-site
At the Smart Energy Learning Centre, supported by BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna. UX research and user experience.
Apr - May 2025
Visual Designer
Dhirubhai Ambani University
Gandhinagar · Hybrid
2026
Visual Designer
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar
2025
Visiting Faculty
Indus University, Ahmedabad
2025
Visiting Faculty
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur
2024 - 2025
User Experience Designer
Zion Shipping
Freelance · Remote
2024 - 2025
Visual Designer
Vikartr Technologies
Freelance · Hybrid
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Product Designer
Imperial English UK
Full-time · Birmingham, UK
Adobe Illustrator and social media design.
Sep 2020 - Jan 2023
Art Consultant
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
Full-time · Gujarat
Fine art and photography.
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
Design Intern
OOI studio
Full-time · Surat
Education
2026 - Present
Doctor of Philosophy
Dhirubhai Ambani University
Jul 2023 - May 2025
Master of Design, Communication Design
Dhirubhai Ambani University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
School
Institute of Our Lady of Fatima, Daman
Beyond the Screen
Presented a research poster at the Two-Day Workshop on Smart Energy and Sustainability (SELC, DAU Silver Jubilee), May 2026.
Organised and led the Heritage Sketch Walk for MUSE, the design club at Dhirubhai Ambani University.
Contributed the National Science Day infographic at Dhirubhai Ambani University.
Services
Let's Work Together
Good work starts with the right conversation.
Have a project in mind, or want to talk about one of these? I'm available for freelance work.
