Harshavardhan Pandian
Harshavardhan works across participatory design, service design and systemic design research. His approach combines user research, systems thinking and future thinking to address complex real-world challenges through meaningful and socially impactful solutions. He is particularly interested in creating intuitive experiences that encourage sustainable and inclusive behaviours. His work spans material innovation, healthcare and public systems, reflecting a strong interest in using design to bridge individual needs with broader social and systemic change.
College/Institute Name: National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Course Name: Product Design
Projects Presented:
- Feathered Future – Transforming Poultry Waste into Biodegradable Packaging
- Form in Play
- Venease – Cannulation Device
- Bridging Policy and Practice – Participatory Design Pathways for Strengthening Rural Public Health Systems in India

