Welcome.

I design products and experiences that blend tactile delight with smart functionality, turning everyday moments into effortless rituals.

Selected Works

Discover a curated set of projects that turn everyday rituals into unforgettable experiences.

Selected Works

Discover a curated set of projects that turn everyday rituals into unforgettable experiences.

Selected Works

Discover a curated set of projects that turn everyday rituals into unforgettable experiences.

A handheld meditation device that fits in your palm and vibrates in rhythm with your breath,gently guiding you toward deeper meditation.
PULSE, the meditation orb
PULSE.

May 6, 2025

A handheld meditation device that fits in your palm and vibrates in rhythm with your breath,gently guiding you toward deeper meditation.
PULSE, the meditation orb
PULSE.

May 6, 2025

A handheld meditation device that fits in your palm and vibrates in rhythm with your breath,gently guiding you toward deeper meditation.
PULSE, the meditation orb
PULSE.

May 6, 2025

Model K channels Tesla’s clean aesthetic into a rapid-boil electric kettle that pairs induction heating with subtle touch controls for a seamless kitchen experience.
Model K (unfinished)

May 8, 2024

Model K channels Tesla’s clean aesthetic into a rapid-boil electric kettle that pairs induction heating with subtle touch controls for a seamless kitchen experience.
Model K (unfinished)

May 8, 2024

Model K channels Tesla’s clean aesthetic into a rapid-boil electric kettle that pairs induction heating with subtle touch controls for a seamless kitchen experience.
Model K (unfinished)

May 8, 2024

Courez harnesses AI to craft personalized run routes with built-in strength-training stops and real-time recovery cues, turning every run into a smarter, holistic workout.
Courez (unfinished)

Dec 10, 2024

Courez harnesses AI to craft personalized run routes with built-in strength-training stops and real-time recovery cues, turning every run into a smarter, holistic workout.
Courez (unfinished)

Dec 10, 2024

Courez harnesses AI to craft personalized run routes with built-in strength-training stops and real-time recovery cues, turning every run into a smarter, holistic workout.
Courez (unfinished)

Dec 10, 2024

CupMate is a drink caddy that cradles two or four coffee cups in a spill-proof wrap, so you can commute—or wander—without juggling your Starbucks or Dunkin’ fix.
Drink Caddy
CupMate (unfinished)

Mar 13, 2024

CupMate is a drink caddy that cradles two or four coffee cups in a spill-proof wrap, so you can commute—or wander—without juggling your Starbucks or Dunkin’ fix.
Drink Caddy
CupMate (unfinished)

Mar 13, 2024

CupMate is a drink caddy that cradles two or four coffee cups in a spill-proof wrap, so you can commute—or wander—without juggling your Starbucks or Dunkin’ fix.
Drink Caddy
CupMate (unfinished)

Mar 13, 2024

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.

What I Do

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

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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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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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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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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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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About Me

About Me

About Me

Rohan Khadilkar

I'm an industrial design student @ UIUC who chases the sweet spot where form feels natural and technology stays quietly in the background. Outside the studio you will catch me logging Letterboxd reviews and hollering for my favorite sports teams.

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 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 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

Blogs (unfinished)

I write about design trends, music I'm in love with, and the sports I love. Pretty much anything that comes to my mind!

Blogs (unfinished)

I write about design trends, music I'm in love with, and the sports I love. Pretty much anything that comes to my mind!

Blogs (unfinished)

I write about design trends, music I'm in love with, and the sports I love. Pretty much anything that comes to my mind!