Yash Rathod
Product & industrial designer focused on user experiences
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Joined March 2026
Summary
Product and industrial designer focused on crafting user experiences across tangible and intangible mediums, as reflected in a public portfolio of product, interaction and service-design projects. behance
Practitioner in lighting design with hands-on experience guiding custom hospitality lighting projects, emphasizing clear intent, communication, mockups, and installation practices. medium
Contributor to architectural and vernacular drawing portfolios connected to CEPT University work, indicating engagement with architectural representation and documentation practices. researchgate+1
Maintains a public-facing practice with published portfolio work and long-form writing, using platforms like Behance, ResearchGate and Medium to share designs, case studies and guidance for peers. behance+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Custom Ain't Scary: Designers, Here's How to Order Lighting Without Losing Your Cool
July 1, 2025A practical guide for designers on commissioning custom lighting: clarifies what 'custom' means, addresses lead times, communication, mockups, knock-down strategies, and installation considerations based on the author's experience as a lighting designer/design director.
Drawing Portfolio - Nadiad House, Gujarat
Drawing portfolio contribution focused on a Nadiad house in Gujarat; part of a collection of architectural/vernacular drawing work.
Drawing Portfolio - Gandhi nu Gam House - Kutch, Gujarat
Drawing portfolio contribution documenting Gandhi nu Gam house in Kutch, Gujarat, as part of vernacular/architectural drawing collections.