Malika Khurana
About Malika Khurana
Malika Khurana is a Graphics/Multimedia Intern at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in design, having held positions at notable organizations such as NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Formlabs.
Current Role at The New York Times
Malika Khurana currently serves as a Graphics/Multimedia Intern at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to various multimedia projects, enhancing the visual storytelling of the publication. Her work includes collaborating with teams to create engaging graphics that support news articles and other content.
Experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
From 2021 to 2022, Malika Khurana worked as a Design Lead at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. During her year-long tenure, she was responsible for leading design initiatives that supported various projects within the laboratory, focusing on innovative solutions in a high-stakes environment.
Educational Background
Malika Khurana has an extensive educational background in design and engineering. She earned a Master of Science in Computational Design from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she completed a Postgraduate Degree in Industrial and Product Design at the Royal College of Art in 2020. She also holds two Bachelor’s Degrees in Studio Arts and Engineering from Dartmouth College.
Previous Work Experience
Malika Khurana has held various design roles prior to her current position. She worked as an Experience Designer at Studio PSK in London for two months in 2016. She also served as a Product Design Intern at LuminAID in 2015 and as a Studio Art Fellow at Dartmouth College from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she gained experience as an intern at Fathom Information Design and BioLite, and worked as an Interaction Designer at Formlabs from 2017 to 2019.
Contributions to Global Heat Map Project
At The New York Times, Malika Khurana contributed to the Global Heat Map project, which involves visualizing data to provide insights into global trends. Her role in this project showcases her ability to integrate design with data visualization, enhancing the reader's understanding of complex information.