Follow Japanni Sanasan’s journey from Manipur to Parul Institute of Design, where family support, mentorship and practical learning helped shape her career choice.
Choosing a career is not always about following the most common path. For some students, it is about finding a field that matches the way they think, create and solve problems. Product Design is one such field where creativity meets practical thinking.
For students who enjoy making things, understanding how products work and thinking about how people use them, product design can open a very different kind of career journey.
What Makes Product Design Different from Other Creative Courses?
Product Design is about creating products that are useful, practical and easy for people to use. Students learn how an idea can move from a simple sketch to an actual product.
The course usually involves drawing, model making, design thinking, material understanding and problem-solving. Students also learn to look at everyday objects differently. A chair, bottle, appliance or piece of furniture may look simple, but every shape and feature involves design decisions.
This is why Product Design needs both creativity and practical thinking.
Journey of Creativity & Growth | Japanni Sanasan | Manipur Student Testimonial | Parul University
Uncover the endless possibilities of creative innovation when independent dreams align with the perfect educational path. This inspiring video profiles Japanni Sanasam, a product design student from Manipur, as she shares her fulfilling creative journey at the Parul Institute of Design (PID).
How Did Japanni Sanasan Find Her Path in Product Design?
Japanni grew up in Manipur, where she describes herself and the people around her as strong and independent. While many people followed more common career routes, she felt interested in something different.
Her interest became clearer when she discovered product design. A counselling session at Parul University and support from her mother helped her understand that this field was more than just another study option.
As Japanni puts it, “Discovering product design felt like uncovering a hidden world that finally made sense.”
At Parul Institute of Design, she found a learning environment where ideas and practical work came together. She also speaks about the importance of mentors, classmates, cultural activities and everyday campus moments in shaping her experience.
One of the strongest thoughts from her journey is: “A perfect career needs not just good education, but a perfectly balanced journey.”
For Japanni, product design became not only a career choice but also a way to understand herself better.
What Does a Product Designer Actually Do?
A product designer works on how a product looks, feels and functions. The work may involve understanding user problems, creating sketches, building models, testing ideas and improving designs.
Product designers may work on:
- Consumer products
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Lifestyle products
- Packaging
- Digital and physical product experiences
The role needs observation, patience and the ability to improve an idea many times before reaching the final result.
What Skills Can Help Students Build a Career in Product Design?
Students interested in this profession should develop strong observation and creative thinking. They should also become comfortable with sketching, model making and basic design software.
More importantly, good designers learn to understand people. A product may look attractive, but it also needs to solve a real problem.
For students like Japanni, this mix of creativity, practical work and personal growth can make product design a career that feels meaningful rather than simply conventional.
