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Akanksha Deshpande

Visual Communication Designer | Illustrator

Mumbai

1+ year of work experience

Purplle.com
Jan 20265 mosPresent

Mumbai

Himalayan Culture and Heritage Foundation
Sep 20254 mosDec 2025

Hybrid

riidl
Oct 20245 mosFeb 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Somaiya Innovation & Impact Festival
Jul 20248 mosFeb 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Education

Somaiya School of Design

Bachelor of Product Design, Specializing in Visual Communication

Somaiya School of Design

20224 yrs2026
Vasant Vihar High School & Junior College

Vasant Vihar High School & Junior College

201010 yrs2020

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Headline

Visual Communication Designer | Illustrator

About

I am a Visual Communication designer with a passion for blending creativity, strategy, and storytelling to craft designs that connect with people. My interests span across branding, editorial design, packaging, and illustration, with a focus on creating impactful and meaningful visual experiences. I enjoy working in collaborative environments where ideas flow freely, diverse perspectives are valued, and stronger solutions emerge together. I am also curious about the evolving role of AI in design, and I actively explore how emerging tools can support research and ideation. Technology’s impact on design fascinates me, and I’m eager to experiment with innovative ways it can shape the future of creative work.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

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obsidian

Work experience

Graphic Design Intern at Purplle.com, Jan 2026 - Present · 5 mos, Mumbai

Graphic Designer at Himalayan Culture and Heritage Foundation, Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos, Hybrid

Visual Designer at riidl, Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 · 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Event Coordinator at Somaiya Innovation & Impact Festival, Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 · 8 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Education

Bachelor of Product Design, Specializing in Visual Communication, Somaiya School of Design

Vasant Vihar High School & Junior College

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