Hi, I'm Neha Paranjpe.
Realize Opportunity. Align Strategy. Deliver Value.
I believe design is most powerful when it is leveraged strategically - transforming complexity into clarity, aligning vision with execution, and ensuring outcomes that create lasting impact.
With a background in industrial design and design management, my approach bridges the gap between user needs, technological capabilities, and business objectives.
As an extrovert, I thrive in collaborative environments where diverse perspectives challenge me to think boldly. I draw inspiration from everything around me - technology, art, fashion, food, culture, architecture, and even coffee chats on career journeys to continually shape the way I approach design and strategy.
How I work
I’m a systems-driven designer who is part –
Sherlock Holmes
and observes things others often wouldn’t notice.
I lead with curiosity, always questioning, noticing the details, and connecting unexpected dots.
Marie Kondo
and enjoys creating structure
and simplicity.
I thrive in complexity but design for clarity. I use structure to bring order to ideas and streamline creative chaos.
Thomas Edison
and sees challenges as a way to learn something new.
I'm a fast learner and iterative thinker. I test, refine, and grow with each new problem I tackle.
Steve Jobs
and turns bold ideas into working realities.
I combine vision with action — building structure around ambitious goals and pushing ideas through to execution.
Top 10 Mentor
Oct - Dec 2024 and Jan - Mar 2025
50+
Mentorship sessions completed
2000+
Mentorship minutes logged
My mentorship journey
When I first decided to pursue my master’s abroad, the process was overwhelming -navigating schools, specializations, and career options without much guidance. I spoke to over 30 professionals before choosing SCAD, and realized how valuable even a single conversation can be during moments of transition.
That experience inspired me to become a mentor for early career design professionals. Over the past two years, I’ve supported 50+ mentees through career pivots, portfolio building, and personal development, offering the kind of clarity I once sought.
Mentorship has shaped me as a leader. It’s taught me to listen deeply, communicate with empathy, and guide others through ambiguity. Just as I aim to support others, I’m constantly learning from their stories, challenges, and resilience, which, in turn, makes me a more thoughtful creative and collaborator.
Life outside design
Beyond design, I find joy in experiences that spark creativity, build resilience, and keep my curiosity alive. Each of these passions shapes how I see the world and the energy I bring into my work.
Exploring cultures through food, wherever I go.
Celebrating every moment through dance.
Training my mind and body to move forward.