My name is Meenakshi. I am a Textile Designer, specialising in print and surface design, holding a postgraduate degree in Design Management from London College of Communication, UAL and an undergraduate degree in Textile Design. With over 3 years of experience in textile and print design, I bring a strong balance between creativity and commercial awareness. I have developed prints across fashion and lifestyle, adapting to different brand aesthetics and design languages simultaneously. I am confident in translating the trends to commercially viable prints that align seamlessly with the brand’s aesthetics. My design process includes market study, trend research, developing hand-drawn and digital motifs and creating production-ready print designs. Having worked closely with production teams and export houses globally, including India, Thailand and Australia, I bring a practical outlook to every stage of design development. I have managed production workflows, reviewing strike-offs, coordinating with vendors and production team to ensure the final output meets the design aesthetics and manufacturing standards. I pay close attention to detail when translating the prints to fabric, understanding the technical requirements and maintaining the quality. This, supported by my advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, allows me to refine artworks and efficiently explore the possibilities in design development. Additionally, I have hands-on knowledge of print processes, including screen printing and block printing, and a proactive, quick learning mindset. Research is at the core of my design practice. I am deeply interested in understanding market trends and consumer behaviour and staying updated with the print and pattern forecasts. This is one of my key strengths, helping me to ground my design in real insights and market needs. I value collaborations, teamwork, and constructive feedback to refine my skills and deliver high-quality, successful projects and believe open communication and shared learning are essential to meet the user needs and align team goals to nurture a productive design culture.

Meenakshi Rajagopal

My name is Meenakshi. I am a Textile Designer, specialising in print and surface design, holding a postgraduate degree in Design Management from London College of Communication, UAL and an undergraduate degree in Textile Design. With over 3 years of experience in textile and print design, I bring a strong balance between creativity and commercial awareness. I have developed prints across fashion and lifestyle, adapting to different brand aesthetics and design languages simultaneously. I am confident in translating the trends to commercially viable prints that align seamlessly with the brand’s aesthetics. My design process includes market study, trend research, developing hand-drawn and digital motifs and creating production-ready print designs. Having worked closely with production teams and export houses globally, including India, Thailand and Australia, I bring a practical outlook to every stage of design development. I have managed production workflows, reviewing strike-offs, coordinating with vendors and production team to ensure the final output meets the design aesthetics and manufacturing standards. I pay close attention to detail when translating the prints to fabric, understanding the technical requirements and maintaining the quality. This, supported by my advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, allows me to refine artworks and efficiently explore the possibilities in design development. Additionally, I have hands-on knowledge of print processes, including screen printing and block printing, and a proactive, quick learning mindset. Research is at the core of my design practice. I am deeply interested in understanding market trends and consumer behaviour and staying updated with the print and pattern forecasts. This is one of my key strengths, helping me to ground my design in real insights and market needs. I value collaborations, teamwork, and constructive feedback to refine my skills and deliver high-quality, successful projects and believe open communication and shared learning are essential to meet the user needs and align team goals to nurture a productive design culture.

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My name is Meenakshi. I am a Textile Designer, specialising in print and surface design, holding a postgraduate degree in Design Management from London College of Communication, UAL and an undergraduate degree in Textile Design.

With over 3 years of experience in textile and print design, I bring a strong balance between creativity and commercial awareness. I have developed prints across fashion and lifestyle, adapting to different brand aesthetics and design languages simultaneously. I am confident in translating the trends to commercially viable prints that align seamlessly with the brand’s aesthetics. My design process includes market study, trend research, developing hand-drawn and digital motifs and creating production-ready print designs.

Having worked closely with production teams and export houses globally, including India, Thailand and Australia, I bring a practical outlook to every stage of design development. I have managed production workflows, reviewing strike-offs, coordinating with vendors and production team to ensure the final output meets the design aesthetics and manufacturing standards. I pay close attention to detail when translating the prints to fabric, understanding the technical requirements and maintaining the quality. This, supported by my advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, allows me to refine artworks and efficiently explore the possibilities in design development. Additionally, I have hands-on knowledge of print processes, including screen printing and block printing, and a proactive, quick learning mindset.

Research is at the core of my design practice. I am deeply interested in understanding market trends and consumer behaviour and staying updated with the print and pattern forecasts. This is one of my key strengths, helping me to ground my design in real insights and market needs. I value collaborations, teamwork, and constructive feedback to refine my skills and deliver high-quality, successful projects and believe open communication and shared learning are essential to meet the user needs and align team goals to nurture a productive design culture.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Print Designer & Consultant at Blu Space
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Designed over 80+ original print and pattern designs with colourways for home textiles and other domains; communicated with clients to understand briefs and revisions, ensuring alignment with brand and market needs; researched trends and developed original concepts; collaborated with production to develop tech packs; created seasonal collections and lookbooks (AW23–AW25) and export catalogues; organised design workflow to meet deadlines and deliver multiple projects.
Textile Designer at The House of Things
September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Designed hand-painted artworks and digital illustrations for home textiles; prepared digital print files for all-over and placement prints; built cross-functional relationships with design and production teams; managed sample productions, reviewing strike-offs, colour accuracy, and repeat alignment; coordinated with fabric vendors to source materials for production and ensure timely deliveries with production schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Textile Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Master of Arts in Design Management at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional - Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail