Karan Tanna | About

I kicked off my journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. This path led me to exciting projects like ‘Italian Design Systems’ in Italy and ‘Decoding Superblocks of Barcelona’ with the Barcelona City Council. My thirst for knowledge earned me a scholarship to spend a semester at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Israel. I even took a turn as a teaching associate at CEPT University, where I guided over 70 students in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication.

But my love for technology and interaction design nudged me further. I dove into the ‘How to Make (Almost) Anything’ course by Neil Gershenfeld at MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms. Over 21 intense weeks, I mastered 21 skills and developed a wearable soft robotic glove to aid finger movement in paralyzed hands. This innovation was proudly showcased at the Fab15 Conference in Egypt.

My journey continued at IIT Bombay, where I pursued a Master’s in Interaction Design at the IDC School of Design. I became the class representative, co-founded the PwD Student Cell for the welfare of students with disabilities, and played a key role in the Placement Team, facilitating the careers of over 2000 students.

I also lent my expertise as a teaching assistant at various labs, including the Human Factors and Ergonomics for Design Lab and the Immersive Media & Experience Design Lab. One of my projects, ‘Fusion: Exploring Novel Interactions for VR,‘ was selected for the Laval Virtual Conference 2024 in France. My graduation project saw the creation of a patent-pending exergame for children with cerebral palsy—an endeavor close to my heart for which I recieved best project award.

As a freelancer, I’ve spent three years enhancing businesses for clients like Ikaria Living at Adani Shantigram, Vaissnavi Shukl, and Architecture Off-center. Beyond my professional life, I’m a science geek with a soft spot for shows like The Big Bang Theory. I love to travel, write, and soak up knowledge from various sources, constantly exploring new horizons in my free time.

Welcome to my world of design, innovation, and endless curiosity. Let’s create something extraordinary together!