Riya is a creative and strategic Visual Designer with 5+ years of work experience crafting impactful narratives, visuals and experiences across digital, print, and immersive projects.
Riya graduated as a Graphic designer from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India. After working for some of the leading design studios in India, she discovered her passion for art direction and 3D and transitioned to working as an independent visual designer. Her work is a continuous exploration of various mediums of visual expression. Notably, Riya collaborated with industry luminary Nick Knight at SHOWstudio, alongside engagements with global brands like Adobe, Microsoft, and more. Her work, featured in various digital and print publications, reflects her commitment to pushing boundaries and crafting impactful visual narratives. She is currently pursuing her MA in Digital Direction from the Royal College of Art, London.
International Exposure
→ Featured 3D artworks showcased in Times Square, NYC in partnership with MetaLetters by Metaversal
→ AR project to be exhibited at SustainLab’s ‘Co-creating with Nature’ exhibition (Royal College of Art, London).
→ Project presentations at SXSW conference (Austin, TX) and IRCAM forum (Centre Pompidou, Paris).
Industry Recognition
→ Shortlisted for Terra Carta Design Lab funding for innovative approach to addressing environmental issues through immersive technology.
→ Featured in online publications and articles by SHOWstudio, Adobe Blog, Adobe Discover, The Hindu, The Ken
→ Featured in DesignIndia and Women of Type print Magazines
→ ‘Partners’ Forum’ and ‘Ayushman Bharat’ branding projects recognised for excellence and featured on BrandNew by Underconsideration.
→ Work featured by Behance, Adobe, Xuxoe, 36 Days of Type, Type 01, Design by Women, The Hard Copy Co, Underconsideration LLC, Girl Talk, The Alipore Post, Print Magazine, Ladies Wine & Design, You Creative Media, Association of Designers of India
Awards & Grants
→ Awarded winner of the Adobe 36 Days of Type challenge 2021
→ Recipient of the Adobe Creative Residency community fund.
→ Kyoorius Young-blood Awards 2019 winner for board game design promoting communication and connection
→ Kyoorius Young-blood Awards 2018 in-book winner for a brand campaign design for Nestle products.
→ ‘Ayushman Bharat’ branding project awarded Gold at the Future of Design Awards, demonstrating impactful design and communication for public health initiatives.
→ ‘Partners’ Forum’ branding project awarded ‘Best Graphic Design project’ at ‘India’s Best Design Awards’.
Workshops & Leadership
→ Royal College of Art, London (Green Futures): Led a VR and sound design workshop showcasing the ‘Whale Fall’ project.
→ Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay (Design Club): Conducted an online workshop series titled ‘3D with Adobe Dimension’ for engineers with creative inclination.
→ Skillshare: Created a ‘3D Typography using Adobe Dimension’ tutorial series with over 1700 students.
→ Art With Intent: Delivered an online Adobe Dimension workshop for beginners (95 participants).
→ Featured 3D artworks showcased in Times Square, NYC in partnership with MetaLetters by Metaversal
→ AR project to be exhibited at SustainLab’s ‘Co-creating with Nature’ exhibition (Royal College of Art, London).
→ Project presentations at SXSW conference (Austin, TX) and IRCAM forum (Centre Pompidou, Paris).
Industry Recognition
→ Shortlisted for Terra Carta Design Lab funding for innovative approach to addressing environmental issues through immersive technology.
→ Featured in online publications and articles by SHOWstudio, Adobe Blog, Adobe Discover, The Hindu, The Ken
→ Featured in DesignIndia and Women of Type print Magazines
→ ‘Partners’ Forum’ and ‘Ayushman Bharat’ branding projects recognised for excellence and featured on BrandNew by Underconsideration.
→ Work featured by Behance, Adobe, Xuxoe, 36 Days of Type, Type 01, Design by Women, The Hard Copy Co, Underconsideration LLC, Girl Talk, The Alipore Post, Print Magazine, Ladies Wine & Design, You Creative Media, Association of Designers of India
Awards & Grants
→ Awarded winner of the Adobe 36 Days of Type challenge 2021
→ Recipient of the Adobe Creative Residency community fund.
→ Kyoorius Young-blood Awards 2019 winner for board game design promoting communication and connection
→ Kyoorius Young-blood Awards 2018 in-book winner for a brand campaign design for Nestle products.
→ ‘Ayushman Bharat’ branding project awarded Gold at the Future of Design Awards, demonstrating impactful design and communication for public health initiatives.
→ ‘Partners’ Forum’ branding project awarded ‘Best Graphic Design project’ at ‘India’s Best Design Awards’.
Workshops & Leadership
→ Royal College of Art, London (Green Futures): Led a VR and sound design workshop showcasing the ‘Whale Fall’ project.
→ Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay (Design Club): Conducted an online workshop series titled ‘3D with Adobe Dimension’ for engineers with creative inclination.
→ Skillshare: Created a ‘3D Typography using Adobe Dimension’ tutorial series with over 1700 students.
→ Art With Intent: Delivered an online Adobe Dimension workshop for beginners (95 participants).