I'm a branding and packaging designer that uncovers playful opportunities within everyday experiences, helping brands communicate their stories through interactive and visually engaging design. As someone who loves illustrating 2D graphics and building 3D renders, I combine my skills to create modular interactive projects that entertain and inform. After all, who doesn’t love a treasure hunt!…

Nicole Fernandes

I'm a branding and packaging designer that uncovers playful opportunities within everyday experiences, helping brands communicate their stories through interactive and visually engaging design. As someone who loves illustrating 2D graphics and building 3D renders, I combine my skills to create modular interactive projects that entertain and inform. After all, who doesn’t love a treasure hunt!…

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I’m a branding and packaging designer that uncovers playful opportunities within everyday experiences, helping brands communicate their stories through interactive and visually engaging design.

As someone who loves illustrating 2D graphics and building 3D renders, I combine my skills to create modular interactive projects that entertain and inform. After all, who doesn’t love a treasure hunt!

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Skills

Experience Level

Brand Identity
Expert
3D Design
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Intern at Yank Technologies
June 1, 2025 - Present
Designed interactive touchscreen graphics for a vehicle center console to control remote seat movement. Polished 3D renders of products for infographics and marketing materials. Created social media posts, video graphics, press release graphics, trade show collaterals and infographics for various campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Independent / Freelance
December 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
Created custom logos and visuals that effectively capture the essence of client brands, incorporating elements of typography, color theory and symbolism to create memorable and impactful visuals. Edited editorial illustrations for bi-weekly newsletters and managed three social media accounts simultaneously.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Holy Duck
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Developed visual identity for various brand launches and campaigns in the Hospitality and F&B Space. Designed creative advertising content (print and digital) in keeping with brand ethos. Worked closely with clients, brand managers and the creative director to meet tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at House of Bagaraa (HOB)
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Designed the brand and visual identity system for this cloud kitchen and amplified customer experience by creating branded packaging that reflects HOB’s sustainable business practices. Created social media content that increased engagement and boosted sales.
Brand Designer at Brand Vak
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Developed a rebranded identity that propelled clients into the premium market segment for 4 retail F&B brands. Created logos, stationery and packaging design for highly reputed clients such as Namdhari and Saffal. Designed brand decks and mood boards for client pitches. Conceptualized seasonal and thematic campaign ideas.

Education

MS in Packaging, Identities and Systems Design (Visual Communication) at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
B.Des Information Arts and Information Design Practices at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education