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EDUCATION


Maryland Institute College of Art

2023-2025
MFA Graphic Design


Stamps School of Art & Design, 
University Of Michigan

2015-2016
Non-degree Exchange Art & Design


Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, 
Design & Technology

2013-2017
B.Des Visual Communication & Strategic Branding



EXPERIENCE


Public Mechanics

2024 – Design Intern 

Designed the visual identity and exhibition graphics for the Jewish Museum of Maryland’s core exhibit, creating a participatory experience that prioritised engagement, accessibility, and cultural storytelling.


Caresmith

2021-2023 – Design Lead 

Led design and direction across all platforms and media for 35+ products • Information architecture, user flows and UI for e-commerce app & website • Project management for a team of junior and freelance designers.


Noora Health 

2020-2021 – Design Consultant 
2019-2020 – Visual Designer 

Design of a multilingual typographic system for health communication in 6+ local Indian languages across 5+ health condition areas • Cross-functional collaboration, design sprints and user journey mapping to improve tool efficacy. Led workshop programming to align brand strategy and visual identity to support key stakeholders and fundraising.


Wari Watai 

2017-2019 – Graphic Designer 

Design and brand management for Lab Nilaya across print and exhibition • Design of launch campaigns, supporting print and packaging collaterals (brochures, lookbooks, PR kits) and artworking for decals and wallpapers



FREELANCE CLIENTS


2014-2023

Harper Collins India 

Publication, 10 Minute Yoga Solution

Scholastic India

Publication, My Book Of Yoga

Pratham Books

Illustration

Plantura

Illustration

Noora Health 

Publication, COVID-19

Film Companion

Visual Identity, FC Gold

Chalchitra Talks

Visual Identity

Mythoverse

Visual Identity







SKILLS


ADOBE CC
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
After Effects
Dimension

VIBE CODING
p5.js
Claude

UI/UX + WEB
Figma
Webflow
Cargo
User Research
Journey Mapping
Wireframing
Prototyping
A/B Testing

TYPE DESIGN
Glyphs

IMAGE MAKING
Gen AI
Art Direction
Illustration
Motion Graphics

MAPPING 
ArcGIS Pro







AWARDS 


2025 – PRINT Awards
Best in Show, Student
First Place, Brochures & Catalogs

2025 – STA 100
Winner, Typeface Design

2025 – DIELINE Awards
Winner, Concept Health Care

2025 – Creative Quarterly 79 
Winner, Poster

2025 – GDUSA Digital Design Awards
Winner, Student Work

2025 – GDUSA Package Awards
Winner, Student Work

2025 – Indigo Design Awards
Gold Winner, Publication
Silver Winner, Packaging

2025 – AIGA MSU Glitch Design Award
1st Runner Up, Publication, Type Design 

2024 – AIGA Flux Design Award
Finalist, Publication, Poster, Packaging

2024 – Communication Arts
Winner, 65th Design Annual
Shortlist, 65th Design Annual

2024 – Salute Student Design Competition
Honorable Mention, Publication

2017 – Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Semifinalist, Graphic Design for Social Impact

EXHIBITIONS

2017 – PROCESSES OF MAKING, Stamps Gallery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2015 – TEDxUOFM CHROMA, Palmer Commons, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2015 – 2.99E8 GALLERY, Palmer Commons, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2015 – 2ND ANNUAL ART EXPO, Orphan Relief Charity Organisation,  
University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI




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