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Where design

meets artistry

                    The work we do is artistic, layered and playful. I come from an environment in Kolkata that nurtured art. My mother runs an art school in Kolkata, so art is really in my genes. This gets woven into the projects we do, in composition, colour, and craft - reflecting lasting impressions our work is able to evoke whether it’s through print media or digital experiences.

The work we do is artistic, layered and playful. I come from an environment in Kolkata that nurtured art. My mother runs an art school in Kolkata, so art is really in my genes. This gets woven into the projects we do, in composition, colour, and craft - reflecting lasting impressions our work is able to evoke whether it’s through print media or digital experiences.

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We're old school

that way

                    Our thinking is old school, our application is modern. Which is why we can take heritage brands and represent them in ways that are relevant today. While print media has been our home ground, we work with our clients to take their business online such that the digital experience is as joyful as their real-world experience.

Our thinking is old school, our application is modern. Which is why we can take heritage brands and represent them in ways that are relevant today. While print media has been our home ground, we work with our clients to take their business online such that the digital experience is as joyful as their real-world experience.

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Painstaking

attention to detail

                           Every project that we take on, is treated like our own baby. We work with clients who care, and work with them intimately to give them visuals which are unique, clear and sophisticated.

Every project that we take on, is treated like our own baby. We work with clients who care, and work with them intimately to give them visuals which are unique, clear and sophisticated.

Our services

Identity Design

what is this ?
Identity is so much more than just the logo.

What we do is control perception, promise and values by creating a visual system. This visual system serves as the environment where the logo sits, and is applied wherever the brand exists to communicate with its audience.

Deliverables:

Moodboards: Designed to develop concept and personality - this is a starting point for us and our clients to agree on a way forward. Our moodboard are researched and applied to ensure that the directions suggested are practical, expansive and appropriate. They aren’t explorations just for the sake of giving options. This is where we allow our imagination to run wild, and then negate ideas to create a controlled funnel.

Logo Elements: Secondly, we design wordmarks, symbols/monograms, & logo variants. All these elements are applied to the visual direction as chosen in the mood board phase.

Typography: We thoughtfully choose the typography for print (header, subheader and body fonts).

Colour Palette

Imagery and Illustrative styles

Brand Manual: Designed to articulate the usage of the above

method:
Our methods involve asking a bunch of fairly personal questions.

And connecting with entrepreneurs to understand them and their ambition. Most of our clients are not corporate. They are passionate entrepreneurs. We work closely with them to create timeless solutions.

Do you need this?

Does your brand speak with the same integrity, when you are not around to engage personally with your clients?

If not, then yes you do.

PROJECTS

Packaging Design

what is this ?
Packaging design is firstly meant to protect your product.

However, a solution which isn’t elegant - isn’t a solution at all. So we work with structures to create surprising, delightful, and enjoyable packaging. Much like we imagine your product.

Deliverables:

Understanding the product

Creative Direction

Structural Design

Graphics

Sampling

Testing

method:
We have longstanding relationships with India’s best printers.

To figure out technical drawings, materials to be used, and the print mechanisms for the graphics applied. We create in-house samples to ensure everything is up to spec and then help you roll out the first batch of production.

Do you need this?

Does your brand packaging showcase your product in the best way possible while keeping it protected?

If not, then yes you do.

PROJECTS

Web Design

what is this ?
We make our web projects as elegant and evocative as print projects.

We’ve done both informational as well as e-commerce sites which don’t conform to the standard, boring corporate norms. Adding sound, animations and interactions help us create a larger, more immersive experience.

Deliverables:

Research

Visual Systems

Creating & Organizing Content

Wireframing

User Interface (UI) Design

Development

Testing

Refinements

method:
We create a digital experience as elegant as a physical one.

Digital media inherently can be cold and confusing. By creating a narrative and experience that is surprising, enjoyable and intuitive, we take traditional brands into the digital space by retaining the ingredients that make them timeless.

Do you need this?

Do you control your digital narrative?

If not, then yes you do.

PROJECTS

Publication Design

what is this ?
Putting a book together requires many things including sometimes getting your hands dirty in old karkhanas in the by-lanes of Jaipur.

So far we have developed over 10 booksacross sectors, each book making a complex andhistorical entity readable and enjoyable to thelayperson. Our books have told the stories of variousindustries, all stalwarts in their space - from theworld’s oldest carpet factory, to India’s biggestfashion designer, to the Karnataka Govt.

Deliverables:

Research

Organization

Designing Layouts

Choosing Materials

Sampling

method:
While one can have their methods, one needs to free dive right into the world of your subject and do whatever it takes to tell their story.
Do you need this?

Is yours a legacy waiting to be told?

Yes you certainly do.

PROJECTS
our clients include

Amazon web services
Ampere vehicles
Anand sweets
Anu merton
Brik oven
Camlin
C krishnaiah chetty

Chocolate philosophy
Karanataka forest dept.
Luxmi tea
Makaibari
Mallika srinivasan
Obeetee rugs

Tailorman
Titan
Tarun tahiliani
Total environment
Veer attikan
Zoya

Amazon Web Services
Ampere vehicles
Anand Sweets
Anu Merton
Brik Oven
camlin
C Krishnaiah Chetty
Chocolate Philosophy
Karanataka Forest Dept.

Luxmi Tea
Makaibari
Mallika srinivasan
Obeetee Rugs
Tailorman
Titan
Tarun Tahiliani
Total environment
Veer Attikan
Zoya

meet the team
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Pallavi

Founded the studio in 2012. Loves learning new things, and working with her hands - from ceramics to shoemaking, to playing the piano. All projects are closely monitored and directed by her.

Bhumi

A writer who takes a keen interest in interior decor and knock-knock jokes. She often draws inspiration from subjects that are meticulous and melancholic. You can catch her having a tete-a-tete about her opinions on films and books with her house plants.

Srishti

She’s got the best food spots, designers, magazines and concept stores bookmarked. If you want any kind of visual reference, she’ll probably know it. In her free time, she’s always reading, or learning a language. A huge fan of Roberto Calasso, if you know his work - you’ve got a friend in her.

Ujjwal

As a creative developer, he has a passion for building beautiful web interfaces that provides seamless UX across a variety of devices. He is extremely skilled in developing complex functionality into user-friendly interfaces. Constantly learning and staying up-to-date with the latest web trends and techniques.

Nandini

A designer with a flair for visual storytelling and a profound appreciation for design's power. She loves merging storytelling with visually striking experiences. Crafting brand identities and meaningful solutions through design are her main interests. Beyond design, she loves capturing portraits and delving into literature and travel documentaries.

Nidhi

Enjoys solving visual and organisational challenges. Has been a part of Pallavi’s team since 2019. When not at her desk spraining her wrists, she is found devouring books and cinema.

SINCE THE LAST 10 YEARS, OUR FOCUS HAS BEEN to BUILD IDENTITIES, PUBLICATION & PACKAGING DESIGNS but MOST IMPORTANTLY to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS.

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