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I'm Hardika Patil, a Visual Communication Designer with an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and more than two years of experience creating systems across identity, web, interaction, and 3D. I translate research, cultural insight, and storytelling into design systems that create clarity, emotional resonance, and long-term impact. I thrive in cross-functional teams, love mentoring interns, and enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable visual language that endures. My work ranges from campus-life visual systems to brand identities and motion graphics, always aiming for clarity, relevance, and lasting impact.…I'm Hardika Patil, a Visual Communication Designer with an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and more than two years of experience creating systems across identity, web, interaction, and 3D. I translate research, cultural insight, and storytelling into design systems that create clarity, emotional resonance, and long-term impact. I thrive in cross-functional teams, love mentoring interns, and enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable visual language that endures. My work ranges from campus-life visual systems to brand identities and motion graphics, always aiming for clarity, relevance, and lasting impact.

Hardika Patil

Designer, Brand Designer, Logo Designer, +2

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I'm Hardika Patil, a Visual Communication Designer with an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and more than two years of experience creating systems across identity, web, interaction, and 3D. I translate research, cultural insight, and storytelling into design systems that create clarity, emotional resonance, and long-term impact. I thrive in cross-functional teams, love mentoring interns, and enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable visual language that endures. My work ranges from campus-life visual systems to brand identities and motion graphics, always aiming for clarity, relevance, and lasting impact.…I'm Hardika Patil, a Visual Communication Designer with an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and more than two years of experience creating systems across identity, web, interaction, and 3D. I translate research, cultural insight, and storytelling into design systems that create clarity, emotional resonance, and long-term impact. I thrive in cross-functional teams, love mentoring interns, and enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable visual language that endures. My work ranges from campus-life visual systems to brand identities and motion graphics, always aiming for clarity, relevance, and lasting impact.

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I’m Hardika Patil, a Visual Communication Designer with an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and more than two years of experience creating systems across identity, web, interaction, and 3D. I translate research, cultural insight, and storytelling into design systems that create clarity, emotional resonance, and long-term impact.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, love mentoring interns, and enjoy turning complex ideas into accessible, scalable visual language that endures. My work ranges from campus-life visual systems to brand identities and motion graphics, always aiming for clarity, relevance, and lasting impact.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

Marathi (Marāṭhī)

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at RIT Center for Residence Life

July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Designed scalable visual systems for campus-wide events across print and digital channels. Delivered accessible, brand-aligned materials for marketing, training, and student engagement. Built reusable templates to improve efficiency and long-term consistency across departmental communications. Balanced multiple concurrent projects while collaborating cross-functionally and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.

Graduate Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Assist in developing promotional strategies for student work and departmental initiatives. Researched designers globally who employ experimental ideation and iteration strategies, including physical materials (food, paper crafts) and emerging technologies such as AI.

Senior Visual Designer at Leaf Design

November 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Led end-to-end brand development for “Aayur Organic,” including research, visual identity, and packaging. Managed client communications and presentations across project milestones. Mentored capstone interns, guiding concept development and execution quality.

Visual Designer at Leaf Design

October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Designed brand identities and websites for clients including Noccarc Robotics and Leaf Design. Conceptualized magazine covers for Capital Market, a leading financial publication. Produced motion graphic videos for brands such as Avendus, Nuch, Mool, and Noccarc Robotics.

Brand Designer at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Designed a contemporary logo system for Mumbai Public Schools. Managed bilingual (Marathi & Hindi) visual communications for public-facing materials.