Ritika Michael is a Brooklyn-based Industrial Designer and visual artist. She holds a B.S. in Fine Arts from Hofstra University and has pursued international study in London at Imperial College and in Tokyo at Keio University, where she explored traditional craft practices including bamboo weaving in Chiba, Japan. Her work is informed by a deep interest in Asian art and culture, material experimentation, and hands-on processes such as slip-casting and mold-making. With experience in freelance lighting design, she embraces an interdisciplinary approach and believes in remaining open to new areas of design.