TRANSPORTATION DESIGN · IED TURIN · ITALDESIGN · MARUTI SUZUKI · INDIA'S BEST DESIGN STUDENT 2026
The silhouette never lies.
Sheil Joshi
Recognition
Selected Work

A car interior space for a young, budding musician, navigating his way around music. Design to make his creative lifestyle easier.



Brief
Design a car interior that provides the musician the freedom of thinking, executing and creating music on the go — facilitating his creativity and acting as a tool to maintain his creative flow.
Key Concept
Just like an instrument is tuned for a specific outcome — tune the car to your need. Eight elements mapped to eight musical notes across three modes: Normal Driving, Solo Driving, Music Creation.

A full 1:1 concept car developed in collaboration with ItalDesign as a Masters thesis, unveiled in Turin.



Brief
Design a modern, youthful concept car for the young generation, reminding them of the magical 80s sports car era where sports cars were affordable, fun and a vibe altogether — building the foundation of the sports car culture that the youth enjoy today.
The Project
Thesis with ItalDesign — a Master's thesis project done in collaboration with ItalDesign, with me being one of the 3 exterior designers of the project. The project involved research, concept creation, ideation, digital visualisation, modelling and 1:1 scale model development under the guidance of the design team at ItalDesign. The car model was unveiled on 4th April, 2025 in Turin.
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Designing the interior for the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, 2035 — a vehicle that is equally native to a city commute and a mountain trail.



Brief
Design the interior of a 2035 Suzuki Jimny for a 28-year-old Indian urban adventurer who cannot afford two vehicles — one for the city and one for the trail. Every spatial, material, ergonomic, and interface decision must feel equally native to a Pune traffic jam and a Sahyadri forest track, making neither use case a compromise of the other.
Key Concept
Balance rarely exists in absolutes — but it exists in nature, and it exists in the Jimny. Like nature, the interior doesn't choose one role over another — it adapts. Daily driver. Off-roader. One uncompromising package.
Feel the engine respond to your thoughts and glide into the sunset along the coastline.



Brief
An Ex-Le Mans racer is looking for a Porsche Spyder to take out on long drives along the coast, feeling the engine function under his throttle and gear box, taking him back to the times he used to feel for 24 hours on a track. He wants a relaxing, iconic, pure and soulful Porsche spyder that he can take for long drives across cities.
Key Concept
For the retired racing champion, thrill and serenity meet in his Porsche. Every engine movement deepens the bond between man and machine, empowering him to drive anywhere with confidence — a soulful and iconic design that is timeless and modern.
Other Work
Sketchbook
About
"Cars are more than transport — they embody emotion, character, and purpose. They are a designer's canvas to tell stories and forge connections."
My passion was sparked by my grandfather — at three years old, he'd carry me on his shoulders and teach me to identify every car we passed. As I grew, that fascination merged with drawing, and the world of automotive design revealed itself.
I aspire to create vehicles that are not just aesthetically compelling, but that resonate on a deeper level. Car design, to me, isn't only about form and function — it's about bringing passion and emotion to life on four wheels.


Experience & Education
Industry
Aug 2025 – Feb 2026
Automotive Interior Design Intern
Maruti Suzuki (MSIL)
Concept interior for 2040 — The Octave project.
Nov 2022 – Jan 2023
Automotive Styling Intern
Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd.
Concept design for Jawa Motorcycle.
Sept 2021 – Sept 2022
Product Design Intern
Wipro Lighting
Office lighting system design — India Design Mark Award winner.
Jun – Sept 2021
Industrial Design Intern
Walking Tree
Window display props for jewellery retail.
Education
2023 – 2025
Master in Transportation Design
Istituto Europeo di Design, Turin
Exterior Design · Interior · HMI · Modelling · Rendering · Sketching
2018 – 2022
Bachelor of Design — Industrial Design
MIT Institute of Design, India
Automotive Design · Lighting Design · Product Design · System Design
Live Projects
2024 – 2025
ItalDesign
Group Thesis · Exterior
1:1 concept car developed for ItalDesign as the Masters thesis — part of the exterior design team.
2024
CNH Industrial
Live Project · Martini
Wine-harvester concept developed with the CNH Industrial design team.
2023
ICONA Design
Live Project · Aquatic
Aquatic transport concept for 2050 developed with the ICONA design team.
Achievements
India's Best Design Student
India's Best Design Awards, by DesignIndia.
India Design Mark Award
Award-winning Wipro team — 'NuMoon' office lighting system.
Toastmasters International
Best Speaker, Best Evaluator & Best Table Topics awards.
Trinity College, London
Speech & Drama, Grades 1–4 — public speaking.
Skills
Software
Design Disciplines
Capabilities
Connect
Open to full-time roles, internships, and collaborative projects in transportation design.
sheiljoshi15@gmail.com