RIDDHI J.
CHOKHAWALA
Film maker. Photographer. Architect. Visual Designer
Inquisitive and socially inclined, I love exploring new places, cultures, deep-diving into history and meeting people with different backgrounds.
Hopelessly in love with pets and animal-care in general...I connect to them more than the humans.
Wish to make meaningful films that can inspire in bringing about changes in the world for a better tomorrow.
Riddhi J. Chokhawala
Co-founder, www.educreate.in
story so far...
At educreate.in, Riddhi spearheads creativity at educreate by leveraging her experience as an Architect, as a Product Designer and as a Film-maker to create visual content for the clients.
At H2I, Riddhi heads product innovation and leverages her experience as an Architect, as an Industrial Designer and as a Film maker to create 360 degree design-centric innovative solutions for the clients.
At ORF Mumbai, Riddhi undertook several documentary films to complement the ongoing research works mainly in the areas of Urban Renewal and Sustainable Development.
At Tamanna, she founded the organisation with the intent to cater to the needs of the lesser privileged.
At Honeywell Technology Solutions, Bangalore, she made several short-scenario building animation clips for their in-house projects in the areas of Remote Infrastructure Management.
At Tata Elxsi, VCL, Riddhi worked on the pre and post production of several films as a background set designer.
At Ar. Kamal Malik and Associates, Riddhi worked on several commercial projects as an architect.
Work History...
educreate.in
Co-Founder, Creative Head | Jan 2013 - Present
H2I - Happy 2 Innovate Solutions LLP
Co-Founder, Creative Head | Jan 2013 - Present
Observer Research Foundation Mumbai
Research Fellow, Creative Communications Expert | Jan 2010 - March 2013
Honeywell Technology Solutions LTD
Designer, Senior Engineer | June 2007 - September 2008
Tata Exlsi Visual Computing Labs
Background Designer, Masters Thesis | Dec 2005 - December 2007
Ar. Kamal Malik and Associates - Malik Architecture
Junior Architect | Dec 2004 - July 2005
Publications & Papers
Making a Sewer - A River Again : Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi - Documentary Film
Observer Research Foundation Mumbai | Authors: Gautam Kirtane | Co-Authors: Riddhi JC, Dhaval Desai
Story of Maharashtra Nature Park - Architectural Drawings, Physical Model
Observer Research Foundation Mumbai | Co-Authors: Devashree Sharma, Gautam Kirtane, Dhaval Desai, Riddhi JC
Importance of Correct Pencil Grip for Children - Paper Presentation
Humanising Work and Work Environment - HWWE Conference - IIT Guwahati, Dec 2005
Communication Device for the Differently-abled - Competition Entry, Paper Presentation
Motorola MotoFWD International Competition - Seamless Mobility - Dec 2006
Town Planning Techniques of Ancient India - Paper Presentation
International Planning History Society, IPHS New Delhi, Dec 2006
Education...
Masters in Design
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | 2005-2007
PGD - Film and TV Direction Production
Asian Academy of Film and Television, Delhi | 2008-2009
Bachelors in Architecture
LB Hiray College of Architecture, Mumbai University | 2000-2005
Licenses | Design Patents | Special Mention | Awards
Architect
Council of Architects
Asst. Art Director
Association of Cine and TV Art Directors
Design Patent- Multifunctional Design Tool
IN 256531 · Issued Sep 17, 2013
Special Credits - Research of the Agra Fort - Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
TATA Elxsi VCL | Ashutosh Gowariker Productions (AGPPL)
Charles Correa Gold Medal Award for the Best Architecture Thesis in Mumbai & Goa
B.Arch Thesis - Sports and Recreation Complex at Sea Woods, Belapur, Navi Mumbai
Designer of the Year Award - M.Des, IIT Kanpur
2nd Position.
Reach Me:
Cell: +91-9819870757 | Email: riddhi.choks@gmail.com | Web: www.riddhichokhawala.com | www.educreate.in