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I am a Graphic Designer with a background in Applied Art and an MSc in User Experience Design from Edinburgh Napier University. I work across website design, brand identity, promotional graphics, social media content, print-ready artwork, and concept-led visual projects, drawing on freelance, in-house, and independent experiences. I excel in typography, layout, branding, illustration, photography, and clear visual design. I enjoy balancing aesthetics with usability, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into expressive visuals and staying curious about new media. Recent work includes leading the brand website design for Manorah Street Food in Edinburgh, shaping brand language for Lostemple in Chennai, and combining design practice with postgraduate study and hospitality work.…I am a Graphic Designer with a background in Applied Art and an MSc in User Experience Design from Edinburgh Napier University. I work across website design, brand identity, promotional graphics, social media content, print-ready artwork, and concept-led visual projects, drawing on freelance, in-house, and independent experiences. I excel in typography, layout, branding, illustration, photography, and clear visual design. I enjoy balancing aesthetics with usability, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into expressive visuals and staying curious about new media. Recent work includes leading the brand website design for Manorah Street Food in Edinburgh, shaping brand language for Lostemple in Chennai, and combining design practice with postgraduate study and hospitality work.

Vyshnav Manikandan Thanka

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Artworker, +3

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I am a Graphic Designer with a background in Applied Art and an MSc in User Experience Design from Edinburgh Napier University. I work across website design, brand identity, promotional graphics, social media content, print-ready artwork, and concept-led visual projects, drawing on freelance, in-house, and independent experiences. I excel in typography, layout, branding, illustration, photography, and clear visual design. I enjoy balancing aesthetics with usability, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into expressive visuals and staying curious about new media. Recent work includes leading the brand website design for Manorah Street Food in Edinburgh, shaping brand language for Lostemple in Chennai, and combining design practice with postgraduate study and hospitality work.…I am a Graphic Designer with a background in Applied Art and an MSc in User Experience Design from Edinburgh Napier University. I work across website design, brand identity, promotional graphics, social media content, print-ready artwork, and concept-led visual projects, drawing on freelance, in-house, and independent experiences. I excel in typography, layout, branding, illustration, photography, and clear visual design. I enjoy balancing aesthetics with usability, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into expressive visuals and staying curious about new media. Recent work includes leading the brand website design for Manorah Street Food in Edinburgh, shaping brand language for Lostemple in Chennai, and combining design practice with postgraduate study and hospitality work.

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I am a Graphic Designer with a background in Applied Art and an MSc in User Experience Design from Edinburgh Napier University. I work across website design, brand identity, promotional graphics, social media content, print-ready artwork, and concept-led visual projects, drawing on freelance, in-house, and independent experiences. I excel in typography, layout, branding, illustration, photography, and clear visual design.

I enjoy balancing aesthetics with usability, collaborating with clients to translate ideas into expressive visuals and staying curious about new media. Recent work includes leading the brand website design for Manorah Street Food in Edinburgh, shaping brand language for Lostemple in Chennai, and combining design practice with postgraduate study and hospitality work.

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Work Experience

Freelance Visual Designer at Manorah Street Food

December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Led the full design and build of the brand’s website in Wix, taking responsibility for structure, content selection, copy refinement, and visual direction. Produced original photography and video content for the site, including a branded entry video, to strengthen the business’s online presentation. Managed the project through meetings, updates, and feedback checkpoints to ensure the final website matched the client’s needs. Built a clearer and more professional digital presence while maintaining the brand’s personality and tone. Contributed to improved visibility and sales through a more polished and customer-friendly online experience.

Graphic Designer at Lostemple

May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Supported the development of the brand identity for a fashion startup, helping shape a streetwear-focused visual language from the ground up. Contributed to key identity assets, including the primary logo, secondary logo, and brand book, to strengthen consistency across the brand. Created original apparel graphics, packaging concepts, and promotional visuals aligned with the brand’s tone, style, and market direction. Developed distinctive design concepts through typography, bold composition, and culturally rooted references. Built knowledge of fashion product development to create stronger, production-ready design outcomes.

Commis Chef (Part-time) at Evergreen

September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Worked in a high-pressure hospitality environment requiring pace, teamwork, consistency, and attention to detail. Balanced part-time work with postgraduate study and freelance design practice, demonstrating reliability and discipline.