who am I?

Hello, I'm Saina Siri, an industrial product designer based in New York. Driven by a passion for facilitating change, I am eager to explore the endless opportunities the world offers. As a young designer, I am committed to continuous learning and creating with the goal of achieving efficient yet simple solutions.
My design approach is an attempt to address one question: "How might we rethink design methodologies to minimise new production and shift the focus to the relevance of products in reusing, reclaiming, and repairing materials that already exist?"
Beyond my professional life, I am deeply passionate about climate justice and aspire to make a positive impact through my work. I love staying busy, whether I'm immersed in photography, levelling up my coding skills, or just relaxing with some baking and a good hike. These diverse interests not only fuel my creativity but also inspire me to contribute meaningfully to a rethought future.
Education
2022
2026
Parsons School of Design, New School
New York, USA
BFA in Product Design | Minor in Envirnment and Sustainability Management
spring
2025
Design Academy Eindhoven
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Exchange Semester
2006
2021
National Public School, Indiranagar
Bangalore, India
high school
Work Experience
spring
2026
Cellsense
New York, USA
design and production intern
2023
2025
Event Photographer, New School
New York, USA
student photographer
fall
2023
Orientation Leader, New School
New York, USA
fall student leader
2024
2026
Material Exchange, Parsons
New York, USA
student director
summer
2024
UN The Upcycled Denim Revolution
Bangalore, India
summer design intern
2019
2020
Contrivation Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore, India
logo designer
2023
2026
Making Center, Parsons
New York, USA
shop assistant
spring
2024
Circular Economy Mfg.
New York, USA
spring design intern
Awards
may
2026
Social Design Winner
Parsons Product Design Awards 2026
april
2024
Student Sustainability Campus Champion
Annual Narwhal Student Leadership Awards
Communities
2023
2026
Climate Justice Club, New School
New York, USA
President
2024
2026
Material Exchange,
Parsons
New York, USA
Director
Collaborations
april
2026
Earth Day Show 2026, CJC, New School
New York, USA
Organiser and Curator
march
2024
Kite City, Parsons School of Design Management
New York, USA
Collaborator
march
2023
Earth Day Art Show 2023, CJC, New School
New York, USA
march
& may
2026
Fixing Parsons, Repair Cafe, New School
New York, USA
Organiser and Fixer
june
2023
Global Challenge Lab, Waste to Watts
Remote
Participant
march
2022
RendR, Project Living Cities
april
2024
Earth Day Art Show 2024, CJC, New School
New York, USA
Organiser and Curator
april
2023
How do you Belong?, Parsons SDM
New York, USA
Participant
Bangalore, India
Participant
Organiser and Exhibitor
Skills
