EDUCATION

May 2024

Feb – Aug 2024

Sep – Dec 2023

May – Aug 2023

May – Aug 2023

Jun – Aug 2021

Mar – Jan 2024

Aug – Dec 2023

Feb 2024

Sep 2023

Apr 2023

Feb 2024

Nov 2023

Aug 2021

Apr 2023

Parsons School for Design, New York, NY

Master of Fine Arts and Design, Textile

NIFT National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai, IN

Bachelor of Design, Fashion Design and Communication

Deborah L. Morris, Jersey City, NJ : Apprenticeship/Artist Assistant

• Trained in utilizing the Computer Dobby Loom and advanced weaving techniques.
• Received mentorship from Deborah Morris, focusing on project development and approval processes.
• Engaged in collaborative discussions and refined weaving practice under professional guidance.

NYES New York Embroidery Studio, New York, NY : Design Research and Apprenticeship

• Identifying Trend Directions, creating digital concept and mood boards for new embroidery samples, Reviewing Fabrics and making embroidered swatches using available resources at the Studio.
• Collaborated with the team to develop new creative design while coordinating in production orders. Working with merchandising, Production and quality assurance teams.

Jessandra London, Queens, NY : Studio Manager / Artist Assistant

Jonathan Cohen, New York, NY : Textile and Print Design Intern

• Coordinated with factories and production units. Trend Research and collection development for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
•Worked at the Studio and The Flower Shop – A digital initiative. Went on Fabric and Trim Sourcing and carried out Brand Collaboration Projects. • Print Design, Textile manipulation, and experimental Pattern Making.

Amaltas Apparel and Accessories Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, IN : Fashion Design Intern

Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY: Graduate Research Assistant

• Carried out faculty research projects and substantive academic tasks associated with the MFA Product and Industrial Design Department under Prof. Christine Facella.
• Research and Prototyping of a multi-functional bag made using Hemp and Milk Weed fiber which has 6 times more insulation than wool with high-quality construction and Design development.

Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY: Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Co-taught Fabrication and Process to MFA Interior Design students in Year 2. • Designed Assisted Prof. Layla Klinger with graded assessments and led weekly classroom discussions.

Oct 2022 – May 2024

Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY: Soft Constructions Lab Technician

• Managed the Sewing and soft construction LAB and Store at Parsons Making Centre.
• Facilitated student project mentoring and gave Industrial Machine Orientations Including Leather Construction and Sonobond Machines

Exhibitions / Publications

Surana, Mehak. P. (November 2023). A Decolonized and Decarbonized Dinner Party (2nd ed., pp. 1-150). Gorman, Michele, Chaparro, Yvette, and Gopinath, Preethi. A Decolonized & Decarbonized Dinner Party, Vol. 2. New York: Parsons / The New School, 2024

Textile Exhibit at Sheila C. Johnson for New York Textile Month , New York, NY

Exhibited Textile Art Installation for Earth Day Show at Wollman Hall , Lang School , New York, NY

Industry Partnership Project

Aquafil Econyl X Parsons MFA Textile (3rd Collab), Lighting Design Project

Sage Exports X Parsons MFA Textile, Print Design Project

Textile Ministry of India Design Project X National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai Craft Cluster – Craft – Parsi Gara

Workshops

Backstrap Weaving Workshop , Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY

Oct 2018 – May 2020

Amodini Foundation – Safe N’ Happy Periods NGO, Volunteer, Mumbai, IN