Hi, I’m Anshu Merani, a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with a Design Communication degree from LASALLE College of the Arts (2012). I lead A Dot Studio and collaborate with clients to craft customized brand languages for digital and physical experiences, building cohesive identities across branding, interiors, social media and web. Over the years I’ve partnered with F&B brands, luxury accessories and health and fitness brands, as well as event spaces. I adore working with craftsmen to create bespoke furniture, garden sculptures from scrap metal and resin wall art, and I enjoy art direction and photo shoots that bring brand stories to life. I also advocate eco-friendly design solutions and sustainable practices.

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Hi, I’m Anshu Merani, a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with a Design Communication degree from LASALLE College of the Arts (2012). I lead A Dot Studio and collaborate with clients to craft customized brand languages for digital and physical experiences, building cohesive identities across branding, interiors, social media and web. Over the years I’ve partnered with F&B brands, luxury accessories and health and fitness brands, as well as event spaces. I adore working with craftsmen to create bespoke furniture, garden sculptures from scrap metal and resin wall art, and I enjoy art direction and photo shoots that bring brand stories to life. I also advocate eco-friendly design solutions and sustainable practices.

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Hi, I’m Anshu Merani, a multidisciplinary designer based in Singapore with a Design Communication degree from LASALLE College of the Arts (2012). I lead A Dot Studio and collaborate with clients to craft customized brand languages for digital and physical experiences, building cohesive identities across branding, interiors, social media and web.

Over the years I’ve partnered with F&B brands, luxury accessories and health and fitness brands, as well as event spaces. I adore working with craftsmen to create bespoke furniture, garden sculptures from scrap metal and resin wall art, and I enjoy art direction and photo shoots that bring brand stories to life. I also advocate eco-friendly design solutions and sustainable practices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Indonesian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner and Founder at A Dot Studio
August 1, 2016 - Present
Founder and owner of A Dot Studio; proactively sourced clients, developed customized brand language applied across digital and physical presence; built a team of 4 to deliver branding, interior branding, social media and websites; created customised illustrations for corporates; conceptualised and designed bespoke furniture; produced garden sculptures from scrap metal, concrete and resin; art directed photoshoots for clients in F&B, luxury accessories and health & fitness; sourced merchandise vendors; delivered 30+ commissioned paintings; showcased artworks in galleries in Singapore and India; undertook home decor and interior styling projects.
Senior Designer at The Atelier.co
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Conceptualised luxury events (weddings, brand events for Dior, birthdays and more); execution of concepts and timely delivery; customised event collaterals (invites, menus, door panels, floor stickers); collaborated on budgeting and procurement of theme-based decor items; internal brand identity design for new product launches; marketing collaterals for digital and print; art direction and styling for product shoots; decor and styling for event spaces; planning layout of furniture and set styling; proposed eco-friendly design solutions; mentored interns.
Multidisciplinary Designer at The Stripe Collective
November 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Focused on conceptualisation of brand story; creating a visual narrative from moodboards to finalising logo concepts, colours, patterns and fonts; maintaining consistency in design from print collaterals to interior spaces; brand-specific merchandise design.
Sr. Designer at Happy Marketer
November 1, 2012 - October 31, 2015
Worked on creatives for social media artworks including photography, stop motion, motion graphics and explainer videos; UI/UX work for multinational clients; internal branding and PowerPoint presentations for pitches; mentored a team of junior designers; interior styling for the office.
Intern at Thoughtrains Design Consultancy
December 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Internship
Designer at Foodpanda
August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Flash banners and print ads (Singapore)

Education

Degree in Design Communication at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Retail