What I Do

From strategy to prototype, I turn ideas into tangible products and experiences.

What I Do

From strategy to prototype, I turn ideas into tangible products and experiences.

UX & Interaction Design

Flows and micro-interactions that make hardware and apps feel effortless.

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UX & Interaction Design

Flows and micro-interactions that make hardware and apps feel effortless.

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UX & Interaction Design

Flows and micro-interactions that make hardware and apps feel effortless.

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Design Research

User interviews, field observation, and insights that ground every concept in real needs.

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Design Research

User interviews, field observation, and insights that ground every concept in real needs.

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Design Research

User interviews, field observation, and insights that ground every concept in real needs.

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Visualization & Rendering

Keyshot and Photoshop comps that sell the story before tooling begins.

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Visualization & Rendering

Keyshot and Photoshop comps that sell the story before tooling begins.

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Visualization & Rendering

Keyshot and Photoshop comps that sell the story before tooling begins.

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Prototyping & CMF

3-D prints, CNC cuts, and CMF studies that turn concepts into testable objects.

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Prototyping & CMF

3-D prints, CNC cuts, and CMF studies that turn concepts into testable objects.

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Prototyping & CMF

3-D prints, CNC cuts, and CMF studies that turn concepts into testable objects.

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Industrial Form-Finding

Rapid sketching and CAD to shape products that feel natural in hand.

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Industrial Form-Finding

Rapid sketching and CAD to shape products that feel natural in hand.

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Industrial Form-Finding

Rapid sketching and CAD to shape products that feel natural in hand.

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About Me

About Me

Rohan Khadilkar

I began as a watercolor artist, drawn to observing small human details and translating them into something visual. In high school, I paired that love for art with engineering courses, which led me to study Industrial Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Over time, my focus shifted from physical products to digital experiences, where I design with clarity, systems thinking, and human behavior in mind.

I’m currently developing two case studies: one helping solo travelers experience cities safely like a local, and another gamifying local election education while matching users with candidates aligned to their values.

Outside of design, you’ll usually find me logging Letterboxd reviews or cheering for my favorite sports teams.

Product Management Externship

BeReal

Jan 2026 - Present

Product Design Intern

Spearhead

Summer 2025

AI Writing Evaluator

Outlier

2024-2025

Product Design & Research Intern

Spearhead

Summer 2024

Retail Sales Associate

ASICS

Summer 2023

Snack Bar Associate

Pleasanton Little League

2018-2022

Product Management Externship

BeReal

Jan 2026 - Present

Product Design Intern

Spearhead

Summer 2025

AI Writing Evaluator

Outlier

2024-2025

Product Design & Research Intern

Spearhead

Summer 2024

Retail Sales Associate

ASICS

Summer 2023

Snack Bar Associate

Pleasanton Little League

2018-2022