Hi, I am Mahesh Lokare,
I have always been inspired by imagination and the desire to create and explore new ideas, challenge conventions, and find original ways to bring visions to life.
As an Industrial Designer, I believe in transforming imagination into meaningful impact. I follow a structured design process while constantly questioning what exists, identifying what is missing, and exploring what could be. I bring together aesthetics, function, and emotion to create purposeful, relevant, and meaningful solutions.
Over five years at Bajaj Electricals, I have spearheaded 25+ New Product Development (NPD) projects across Mixer Grinders & Food Processors, Air Coolers, Ceiling Fans, and Water Heaters. Working across diverse categories has strengthened my ability to move from research and analysis to ideation, development, and execution.
For me, design is about more than making things look good. It’s about making things make sense, feel right, and matter to the people who use them.
As an Industrial Designer, I believe in transforming imagination into meaningful impact. I follow a structured design process while constantly questioning what exists, identifying what is missing, and exploring what could be. I bring together aesthetics, function, and emotion to create purposeful, relevant, and meaningful solutions.
Over five years at Bajaj Electricals, I have spearheaded 25+ New Product Development (NPD) projects across Mixer Grinders & Food Processors, Air Coolers, Ceiling Fans, and Water Heaters. Working across diverse categories has strengthened my ability to move from research and analysis to ideation, development, and execution.
For me, design is about more than making things look good. It’s about making things make sense, feel right, and matter to the people who use them.
Contact +91 8007840559
Mail maheshlokare171@gmail.com
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Mail maheshlokare171@gmail.com
Linkedin mahesh_lokare
Instagram @explorial
EDUCATION
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (2010–2014) from the Government College of Engineering, Karad, followed by a Master's in Product Design (2017–2019) from MIT Institute of Design, Pune. I further specialized through a Research & Social Innovation program in collaboration with IDC, IIT Bombay, strengthening my human-centered design approach. My academic journey combines engineering fundamentals, product innovation, user research, and social design, forming a strong foundation for designing meaningful consumer products.
EXPERIENCE
Bajaj Electricals : (2021- present)
- Spearheaded Mixer Grinder (KAP) Category, successfully delivering 25+ SKUs that transformed the company’s mixer grinder product portfolio in 5 years.
- Accelerated a time-bound end-to-end design and development process covering research, concept sketches, 3D modeling, visualization, and prototype development.
- Delivered presentations to key stakeholders, effectively communicating design visions, driving informed decision-making & stakeholder buy-in for 90% of projects.
- Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing, to achieve first-time-right outcomes, reducing revisions by 90%.
- Notable products in the market: Bajaj Contempo mixer grinder- one of the highest-selling mixer grinders in Bajaj - 60K per month volume.
- Morphy Richards Grind Pro Maxx has won a Good Design award and is becoming popular for its usability and design aesthetics in various marketplaces.
- Accelerated a time-bound end-to-end design and development process covering research, concept sketches, 3D modeling, visualization, and prototype development.
- Delivered presentations to key stakeholders, effectively communicating design visions, driving informed decision-making & stakeholder buy-in for 90% of projects.
- Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing, to achieve first-time-right outcomes, reducing revisions by 90%.
- Notable products in the market: Bajaj Contempo mixer grinder- one of the highest-selling mixer grinders in Bajaj - 60K per month volume.
- Morphy Richards Grind Pro Maxx has won a Good Design award and is becoming popular for its usability and design aesthetics in various marketplaces.
Havells : (2021- present)
- Designed and delivered innovative products for Indian home and kitchen appliances, including juicer mixer grinders, mixer grinders, and water heaters.
- Produced high-quality sketches, renderings, and 3D models to effectively visualize and communicate design concepts.
- Integrated engineering innovation and design innovation to develop a new product range.
- Produced high-quality sketches, renderings, and 3D models to effectively visualize and communicate design concepts.
- Integrated engineering innovation and design innovation to develop a new product range.
Futuring : (Jan-June 2019)
- Conducted on-field primary research on Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) systems at 6 closed communities in Pune, gathering critical insights from 30+ users, and 5+ experts in transportation & mobility, which informed key design decisions.
- Ideated system interventions and bicycle design concepts, leading to enhanced user experience and operational efficiency
- Ideated system interventions and bicycle design concepts, leading to enhanced user experience and operational efficiency
JSW Steel : (1014-2017)
- Managed EPC project planning, execution, commissioning, energy calculations, and total quality management.
COMPETENCE
Design Skills
Experienced in industrial design, consumer product development, product strategy, and human-centered design. Skilled in product research, concept generation, product sketching, form development, CMF, 3D modeling, visualization, rapid prototyping, and translating user insights into market-ready products. Strong expertise in designing home and kitchen appliances while balancing aesthetics, usability, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
Personal Skills
Strong in design thinking, leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage end-to-end product development, communicate design vision effectively, and deliver projects within demanding timelines. Passionate about solving complex problems through research, creativity, and strategic execution.
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