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Ravi Ratnam Email

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raviratnam012@gmail.com

Contact Number : +91 7761872304

Curriculum Vitae

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design J-8, Jhalana Institutional Area Jaipur - 302 004

Contact Permanent address -

V+ P – Suryapura, Ps – Bhagwanpur Via – Teghra, Dist – Begusarai Bihar 851120

Personal Information Father s name – Date of Birth –

Sri Ram Sewak Sah 04 - 05 -1983

Educational background 65 % in 10th BSEB Patna.

62% in 12th BSEB Patna with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Qualification Graduate Diploma in Crafts and Design, Specialized in Hard Materials Applications Work Experience 04.06.2012 - 26.10.2013 Designer & Senior Project incharge at Klove Studio, New Delhi

06.02.2012 - 29.04.2012 Diploma Project at Klove Studio, New Delhi Design Intern, To design a light for Klove studio revolving around the theme of Jewellery keeping in mind the basic materials such as glass, wire-crafts and sheetmetal.

23.05.2011-16.07.2011 Internship at Myth Design, Baroda, Gujrat Design Intern Undertaken a project (Bhasha Research & Publication Centre, Baroda) followed by > To create an outdoor exhibition on Indian languages. > To create an inviting environment where people will arrange social gatherings.

15.11.2010-14.01.2011 Field Exposure at KHAMIR, Bhuj, Gujrat Design Intern CRAFT MAP of Kachchh > Craft map has been developed by the actual field visits done in theKachchh region of Gujarat. The map is made in mud and mirror work and different colours are done to differentiate various crafts.

Design Projects 6 Weeks

Stone Design Project with Buddha ram Stone Industries, Sikandra, Rajasthan Designed and developed an outdoor seating and a Fountain.

6 Weeks

Simple Furniture Design Project in wood with Traditionally skilled furniture artisans of Barmer, Rajasthan.

Designed and Developed High Stool.

6 Weeks

Terracotta Design Project with Khadi Village Industries Commission Training Centre, Dausa Designed and Developed a Bowl, surface on a pot.

2 Weeks

Metal Forging material exploration with the Gaadia Lohaar cluster.

Designed and developed a Door Handle.

Classroom Projects 6 Weeks

Mix Media Design Project Designed and developed a Floor Lamp.

6 Weeks

Metal Casting Design Project Designed and Developed a Candle light stands in aluminium.

4 weeks

Paper Design Project Designed and Developed a Wall light.

2 Weeks

Sheet Metal Design Project Designed and developed a Floor Light.

Craft documentation 7 Weeks

Secondary and primary research of lesser known natural fibers of Kerala.

2 Weeks

Area wise distribution of crafts of Jaipur was mapped in a group.

2 Weeks

Documentation of Sheet Metal Beating Craft followed by hands on experience

Workshops and seminar 3 Days

Volunteered for IICD at the FORHEX ( Federation Of Rajasthan Handicrafts Exports) fair.

2 Days

Volunteered for IICD seminar in 2009

Area of interests apart from design Photography, travelling, cooking, music, watching movies, debates and discussions.

Computer Proficiency Power Point, Windows Word, Adobe In design CS 5, Adobe Photoshop CS 5, Auto CAD 2008 Language English and Hindi.