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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Humane Educator Trainee at Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Volunteered and trained as a humane educator in Bangalore.
Merchandise Design at Charlie's Animal Rescue Centre
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Designed merchandise to support animal rescue initiatives in Bangalore.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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