April 2016                                                 Innovation in Shadow Art
                                                                  Created 7 Easy to Assemble Reusable Shadow Art kits from used cartons for children                                                                                  to explore creating art using shadows of cut outs as part of the Final Practical exam of                                                                                the Ecc. Ed course, wherein I conducted a Day of teaching at NSS Hillspring International                                                                              School, Mumbai.

2013 – 2015                                             Self-led Research in Traditional Indian Art application in Contemporary Fashion.
                                                                  Exploratory concept designs and application process of Ajrakh print, Rogan Art and
                                                                  Madhubani painting on Women’s Garments.

2013 – 2015                                             Freelance Clothing Designer, Surat
                                                                  lllustrations and design development for ethnic women’s clothing; Worked on individual
                                                                  designs - from concept to final shoot sample - which were part of the catalogues for
                                                                  various manufacturers and exporters of Indian Ethnic wear.

2008-2009                                            Self employed Fashion Designer at Red Artworks Pvt. Ltd., Surat.
                                                                 Fashion Product Design, development and manufacturing management, marketing,
                                                                 promotion and retailing of Women’s Pret Collection under my Label “ Nikaya Shefali ”.

2008 - 2009                                         Surat Technical Education and Research Society
                                                                Faculty: Fashion Illustration
                                                                Design and execute the course module for fashion illustration as per set guidelines, 
                                                                consisting of 24+ sessions and carry it through. Each session lasted for 3 hours on
                                                                weekly/fortnightly basis, depending on the module plan.

2007                                                       Louis Da Gama, London.
                                                                Worked part time for 2 weeks at his studio with autumn collection. Worked on product
                                                                finishing, vintage couture, fabric treatment and participated in supply chain related
                                                                activities like coordinating orders with local factory, delivery and collection of
                                                                merchandize.

2006                                                       NIFT Voluntary work
                                                                 Invited at NIFT Surat Sub-Centre as guest speaker to introduce beginners to Art for
                                                                 'Fashion Portfolio development' and 'Creative Thought Processing'. Mentored students on
                                                                 portfolio development and designing a fashion collection

2005-2006                                            Self-led Fashion Project
                                                                 ‘Mughal Mania’ - A designer womenswear collection inspired by the iconic Mughal
                                                                 architectures of Agra on Formal and Casual Western silhouettes. The project involved
                                                                 design, manufacture and multiple exhibits of this marketable collection. Engaged in
                                                                 Screen and Block printing of custom-made designs on the products.