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title: "Akanksha Deshpande - Graphic Design Intern in Mumbai | Tal"
description: "Meet Akanksha Deshpande, Visual Communication Designer | Illustrator based in Mumbai. AI stack includes inception, kilocode, and meta."
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# Akanksha Deshpande on Tal

## 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

inception

kilocode

meta

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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