Sulekha Kuthiala
About Sulekha Kuthiala
Sulekha Kuthiala is an experienced industrial designer with over two decades in the field. She has worked for various prominent companies, including Intuit, eBay, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and has a strong educational background in architecture and industrial design.
Work at Speck Design
Sulekha Kuthiala has been employed at Speck Design as an Industrial Designer since 2003. With over two decades of experience in industrial design, she has contributed significantly to the development of various products. Her role involves designing prototypes, particularly for a range of pet products, showcasing her expertise in creating functional and user-friendly designs.
Previous Experience in Design Roles
Sulekha Kuthiala has held several design positions at notable companies. She worked at Intuit as an Experience Designer from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as an Interaction Designer at eBay from 2005 to 2007 and at Oracle from 2004 to 2005. Her experience also includes roles at Cisco WebEx as a Lead UI Designer from 2007 to 2013 and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a UX Architect from 2016 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Sulekha Kuthiala holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the College of Engineering Trivandrum, where she studied from 1993 to 1998. She furthered her education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, earning a Master of Science in Industrial Design from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she attended Stanford University, completing a program in Enhanced Website Design at the D.School in 2012.
Background in Industrial Design
Sulekha Kuthiala possesses over 20 years of experience in the field of industrial design. She began her career at Speck Design in 2003 and has since developed a strong foundation in designing user-centric products. Her diverse background includes roles in interaction design and user experience across various industries, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of design principles.
Professional Development and Innovation
Throughout her career, Sulekha Kuthiala has focused on innovation in design. Her role at Hewlett Packard Enterprise involved product strategy and innovation within the Hybrid Cloud and Office of the CTO. This experience has allowed her to integrate advanced design methodologies with emerging technologies, enhancing her contributions to the field.