Ankit Soni
Assistant Professor · New Delhi
Experience – 8 years
Expertise – Industrial and Product Design
Profile Information
Assistant Professor
Ankit Sonie is an Industrial Designer with a Master’s Degree in Automotive Design and over 7 years of experience spanning design consultation, academia, and creative leadership.
He possesses strong expertise in R&D, project management, and design innovation, having contributed to forward-thinking organisations such as MFable Creative Lab (Pune), Gugu Energy (Coimbatore), and Sayl Electric. His global collaborations include projects with Tigris Mobility, Bullhorn USA, Velocity Wheel NY, and leadership as Design Director at Alfaa Design Studio.
Currently, he serves as Design Director at Hydrone Aviation Pvt. Ltd. and Hypsat Pvt. Ltd., driving innovation in sustainable mobility and advanced product development.
With extensive experience in design education, Ankit has mentored future designers at the World University of Design (WUD) and the United World Institute of Design (UID), Ahmedabad, specialising in transportation and industrial design.
Academic Experience
2022 - Present - Assistant Professor & Head of Transportation Design – World University of Design
2022 - Assistant Professor – United World University of Design
2019-22 -Assistant Professor – World University of Design (earlier role)
2021 - Automobile Design Mentor – Upskill Skolars, Unacademy, Skolar
Experience Summary
Professional Experience – Ankit Soni - 8 Years +
Head of the Transportation Design Department and Assistant Professor at World University of Design (WUD), with responsibility for academic leadership, curriculum development, and industry engagement.
Over 5+ years of combined experience as an automobile/industrial designer, design educator, and design consultant across academia and industry.
Actively facilitated industry–academia collaborations, including expert talks, masterclasses, live projects, and support in securing MOUs with industry partners.
Designed and delivered courses in Transportation Design, Transportation Experience, and Product Design, aligned with industry expectations and emerging mobility trends.
Served as Design Director at Hydrone Aviation Pvt. Ltd., leading R&D and design development for hydrogen-powered passenger drone concepts.
Worked as Lead Designer on electric two-wheeler and E-SUV projects, handling the complete product development lifecycle from concept to functional prototype.
Professional experience with organizations such as MFable Creative Lab, Gugu Energy, Sayl Electric, DNG Automobiles, and New Age Mobility, spanning EVs, aftermarket automotive accessories, and commercial mobility solutions.
Strong expertise in automotive styling, transportation design, design research, concept development, 3D modelling, clay modelling, UI/UX, and design visualization.
Active contributor to academic quality processes including NAAC documentation, academic marketing initiatives, and student showcase platforms such as Auto Expo.
Mentor for automobile and industrial design learners through platforms like Unacademy and Upskill Scholars, supporting skill development and industry readiness.
Recipient of Gold Medal (M.Des) from Ajeenkya DY Patil University, with a strong foundation in design thinking, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
Areas of Expertise
Transportation Design & Automotive Styling
Industrial & Product Design
Design Research, User Studies & Trend Analysis
3D Modelling (Alias, Fusion 360) and Surface Development
Clay Modelling & Physical Prototyping
UI/UX Design for Mobility & Digital Product Interfaces
Design Visualisation & Rendering (KeyShot, VRED, Photoshop)
End-to-End Product Development (Concept to Prototype)
Design Thinking & Creative Problem-Solving
Curriculum Development & Academic Leadership
Industry–Academia Collaboration & Live Project Management
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Tools & Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Figma
SketchUp
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