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Shreenija Vadayar

Engineering with Purpose, Designing with Heart

At the intersection of art and engineering, I pursue designs that matter - mechanical solutions, products, and experiences that are both inventive and human centered, crafted with intention, curiosity, and care.

My Portfolio

Here, imagination meets precision. As an engineer, designer, and creator, I turn ideas into tangible experiences—products and solutions that are thoughtful, innovative, and deeply human.

Woven Voices: A Wearable Installation

Woven Voices: A Wearable Installation

Woven Voices: A Wearable Installation

Woven Voices is a wearable technology installation that blends storytelling, interactive design, and artistic expression. Inspired by the resilience of the lotus flower, the project explores overcoming adversity through human connection.

Participants interact with the wearable installation, causing LED-lit flowers to bloom brighter when they approach and wilt as they move away. This dynamic response reinforces the theme of support, presence, and authentic connection.

As the lead designer and engineer, I conceptualized the design, fabricated the wearable, and integrated the electronics and programming to create a fully interactive experience. The final installation demonstrates the intersection of technology, art, and human-centered design, serving as the culmination of my engineering education.

Drishti Tea Packaging Design

Drishti Tea Packaging Design

Drishti Tea Packaging Design

This project focused on the development of a full brand identity and packaging design for a conceptual tea company. Beginning with research and moodboarding, I explored color palettes, textures, and typographic styles to establish a strong visual foundation. Through iterative prototyping, I refined these elements into a cohesive design system.

Using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, I created packaging mockups and supporting brand assets that demonstrated practical application of branding in a consumer product context. The final deliverable was a professional-level packaging and brand identity system that balanced visual appeal with clarity and consistency.

Tailgating Detection Device

Tailgating Detection Device

Tailgating Detection Device

I was motivated by my own experiences to develop a functional prototype to address the safety issue of tailgating during commutes. The tailgating device uses a combination of sensors and metrics to warn and hopefully ward off tailgater.

This prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor (HC-SR04) to measure the distance of approaching vehicles and responds with varying auditory (piezo buzzer) and visual (NeoPixel display) warnings based on proximity. The messages get more agrressive the closer a tailgater is. All systems were programmed with an Arduino Uno and enclosed in a custom laser-cut housing.

SoleMate

SoleMate

SoleMate is a revolutionary product concept designed to help runners train more effectively while preventing injuries. The idea is a sole insert embedded with pressure sensors that analyze a runner's foot strike and movement pattern. The data is then synced to an app that provides real-time feedback, offering personalized insights on how to improve running form and avoid overuse injuries. By blending wearable tech with sports science, SoleMate aims to optimize a runner's training regimen and minimize injury risk, ultimately enhancing performance.

For our Capstone class, our team was tasked with developing a comprehensive business plan for SoleMate, from conceptualization to market entry. We created a pitch that we presented to industry experts and potential investors, with the goal of bringing the product from idea to reality.

Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel

I worked in collaboration with my team to design and prototype Guardian Angel, a wearable safety system aimed at addressing the lack of women’s safety on college campuses. The system combined a magnetically attachable button with a companion mobile app through Bluetooth connectivity.

The button could be attached anywhere that seemed most easily accessible and convenient to users: their clothes, their bags, their accessories, etc. The mobile app was programmed to be able to set designated contacts to alert along with the police. When pressed a certain number of times, the button triggered the app to alert police and designated contacts, ensuring users were never truly alone.

Colorado Symphony Rebrand & Flyer Redesign

Colorado Symphony Rebrand & Flyer Redesign

Colorado Symphony Rebrand & Flyer Redesign

As part of my Graphic Design & Text course, I was tasked with reimagining the Colorado Symphony’s season schedule flyer to create a more engaging and visually cohesive design. My goal was to transform a standard informational flyer into a piece that better reflected the artistry and vibrancy of the symphony experience.

Using Adobe Illustrator, I explored multiple iterations of colors, textures, and shapes before refining a final visual language. The redesigned flyer emphasized clarity, hierarchy, and interactivity while incorporating modern graphic elements to highlight the symphony’s dynamic performances.

The outcome was a fully rebranded, professional-quality flyer that presented the schedule in a way that felt both accessible and inspiring to audiences.

MossTak

MossTak

MossTak is an innovative, sustainable roofing solution designed to reduce a home’s carbon footprint while enhancing its aesthetic appeal. By using moss tiles that grow from rainfall, the roofing system naturally keeps the home cooler and purifies the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. The concept offers homeowners a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional roofing materials, merging sustainability with modern design.

In the New Venture Creation course, our team was tasked with developing a business concept, creating a physical prototype, and pitching it to a panel of industry experts and investors. The project required us to address everything from product design and development to business strategy, marketing, and scaling. We were not only responsible for developing a tangible product but also for crafting an investor-ready business plan and presentation materials.

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