Hey, I'm Apurva, a graphic and packaging designer by profession, illustrator at heart. I work between India and Germany, drawing inspiration from both cultures and the vibrant contrasts they offer. My creative approach is driven by curiosity and a love for experimentation. I blend media, break stylistic boundaries, and stay drawn to bold ideas and meaningful collaborations. For me, design is equal parts instinct, problem-solving, and relentless curiosity. It’s how I understand the world and occasionally, how I try to make it a bit clearer, a bit softer. I'm not chasing perfection, just that powerful moment when everything clicks, and someone else feels it too. You can checkout some of my work at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Apurva Kothari

Hey, I'm Apurva, a graphic and packaging designer by profession, illustrator at heart. I work between India and Germany, drawing inspiration from both cultures and the vibrant contrasts they offer. My creative approach is driven by curiosity and a love for experimentation. I blend media, break stylistic boundaries, and stay drawn to bold ideas and meaningful collaborations. For me, design is equal parts instinct, problem-solving, and relentless curiosity. It’s how I understand the world and occasionally, how I try to make it a bit clearer, a bit softer. I'm not chasing perfection, just that powerful moment when everything clicks, and someone else feels it too. You can checkout some of my work at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hey,
I’m Apurva, a graphic and packaging designer by profession, illustrator at heart. I work between India and Germany, drawing inspiration from both cultures and the vibrant contrasts they offer. My creative approach is driven by curiosity and a love for experimentation. I blend media, break stylistic boundaries, and stay drawn to bold ideas and meaningful collaborations.

For me, design is equal parts instinct, problem-solving, and relentless curiosity. It’s how I understand the world and occasionally, how I try to make it a bit clearer, a bit softer. I’m not chasing perfection, just that powerful moment when everything clicks, and someone else feels it too.

You can checkout some of my work at:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer I Illustrator at Visualise Vision
January 1, 2023 - June 21, 2024
Led branding, illustration, and packaging for clients like Opera, Simply Sweets, and hotel brands. Directed design team and oversaw creative execution across campaigns.
Illustrator, Graphic Design Freelance at India
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer delivering creative solutions for clients across India since 2023.
Illustrator Graphic Design at Visualise Vision
January 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Created illustrations and graphic designs for various projects in Udaipur and India since 2023.
Co - Founder I Creative Head at Tarang
January 1, 2021 - June 21, 2024
Co-founded Tarang, overseeing design, production, brand identity and strategy. Handled art direction & design for the product chain as well as management of pre-production, material selection, and supervised production processes.
Co-Founder + Creative Head at Tarang Studio
January 1, 2021 - April 27, 2024
Co-founded a soft decor and lifestyle brand, leading creative direction and design projects from 2021 to 2024.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - June 21, 2024
Created branding, packaging, and illustrations for F&B, wellness, luxury, and nonprofit clients. Delivered story-driven, audience-focused designs with a collaborative approach. Clients included UNICEF, TEDx, Opera, Puff Pop, Anokho, Ayantara Superfoods.
Merchandise Design at Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Designed merchandise to support animal rescue initiatives in Bangalore.
Humane Educator Trainee at Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Volunteered and trained as a humane educator in Bangalore.
Experience Design at Agastya International Foundation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Designed experiential STEM tools through games, activities, and worksheets. Collaborated with educators on research, prototyping, and testing.
Experience Design at Agastya International Foundation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Managed experience design projects in Bangalore from 2018 to 2021.
Creative Design Intern at Verry India
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Gained hands-on experience in creative design in Pune, Maharashtra.

Education

Bachelors of Design at Srishti School Of Art, Design, Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Graphic Design (Additional Certification) at California Institute Of Arts
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Higher Secondary Education at St. Mary's Convent Sr. Sec. School
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Graphic Design (Additional Certification)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality