Imon K.

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT IMON K.

Inspired by art. Designed through innovation.I am a, & , working at the intersection of t. I deliver outcomes that are, forecasting trends 2–3 years ahead.With +- across handmade carpet, woven, printed & embroidered ecosystems, I lead end-to-end design and R&D—from yarn engineering and surface development to global portfolio launches and trade-led growth.My last work contributed to ~.%,$$+, driven by product innovation, natural fibre reinvention, and performance-driven design systems. Educated at (’), I design repeatable innovation systems that balance craft ethics, AI workflows, automation, cost optimisation, and manufacturability.I build and mentor -(– ) and contribute as a & & , shaping organisations and curricula that integrate craft, AI, sustainability, and business intelligence.“”• Growth Impact:~8.56% CAGR | US market scaled from $720M → $1B+• Expertise: Handmade carpets, yarn R&D, surface systems, AI-assisted design• Leadership: Built & mentored 10–20 member design teams• Systems: Reduced development inefficiencies using structured yarn & surface libraries• Global Reach: US & EU markets | Trade-led strategy | Multi-season portfolios • Start with culture, craft, market gaps, and future signals.• Convert insights into yarn, surface, and construction experiments.• Build design libraries to reduce rework, cost, and delays.• Align design, cost, quality, and production early.• Deliver work that is usable, ethical, and scalable. & • Represented design and strategy in global client-facing markets.• Key platforms: High Point (US), Heimtextil (Germany), Proposte (Italy), Maison & Objet (Paris). India: BharatTex, IHGF, ICE.• Led buyer presentations, launches, and collaborations.• Engaged B2B & B2C brands, designers, retailers, and architects.