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I’m Sathvika Rao, a multidisciplinary designer with a strong foundation in textiles, print, knitwear, and couture garment construction. I love blending traditional crafts with contemporary aesthetics to create accessible fashion that respects ethical production and sustainability, especially in price-sensitive markets like India. I lead with curiosity, research-driven experimentation, and a collaborative mindset to bring ideas from concept to crafted product. I’ve built and scaled brands through end-to-end design, material development, prototyping, and storytelling. From sourcing and vendor negotiations to social media campaigns and trend forecasting, I thrive at the intersection of craft, commerce, and culture, delivering thoughtful design with a clear brand identity and meaningful audience engagement.…I’m Sathvika Rao, a multidisciplinary designer with a strong foundation in textiles, print, knitwear, and couture garment construction. I love blending traditional crafts with contemporary aesthetics to create accessible fashion that respects ethical production and sustainability, especially in price-sensitive markets like India. I lead with curiosity, research-driven experimentation, and a collaborative mindset to bring ideas from concept to crafted product. I’ve built and scaled brands through end-to-end design, material development, prototyping, and storytelling. From sourcing and vendor negotiations to social media campaigns and trend forecasting, I thrive at the intersection of craft, commerce, and culture, delivering thoughtful design with a clear brand identity and meaningful audience engagement.

Sathvika Rao

Designer, Textile Designer, Production Designer, +2

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I’m Sathvika Rao, a multidisciplinary designer with a strong foundation in textiles, print, knitwear, and couture garment construction. I love blending traditional crafts with contemporary aesthetics to create accessible fashion that respects ethical production and sustainability, especially in price-sensitive markets like India. I lead with curiosity, research-driven experimentation, and a collaborative mindset to bring ideas from concept to crafted product. I’ve built and scaled brands through end-to-end design, material development, prototyping, and storytelling. From sourcing and vendor negotiations to social media campaigns and trend forecasting, I thrive at the intersection of craft, commerce, and culture, delivering thoughtful design with a clear brand identity and meaningful audience engagement.…I’m Sathvika Rao, a multidisciplinary designer with a strong foundation in textiles, print, knitwear, and couture garment construction. I love blending traditional crafts with contemporary aesthetics to create accessible fashion that respects ethical production and sustainability, especially in price-sensitive markets like India. I lead with curiosity, research-driven experimentation, and a collaborative mindset to bring ideas from concept to crafted product. I’ve built and scaled brands through end-to-end design, material development, prototyping, and storytelling. From sourcing and vendor negotiations to social media campaigns and trend forecasting, I thrive at the intersection of craft, commerce, and culture, delivering thoughtful design with a clear brand identity and meaningful audience engagement.

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I’m Sathvika Rao, a multidisciplinary designer with a strong foundation in textiles, print, knitwear, and couture garment construction. I love blending traditional crafts with contemporary aesthetics to create accessible fashion that respects ethical production and sustainability, especially in price-sensitive markets like India. I lead with curiosity, research-driven experimentation, and a collaborative mindset to bring ideas from concept to crafted product.

I’ve built and scaled brands through end-to-end design, material development, prototyping, and storytelling. From sourcing and vendor negotiations to social media campaigns and trend forecasting, I thrive at the intersection of craft, commerce, and culture, delivering thoughtful design with a clear brand identity and meaningful audience engagement.

Skills

Fashion Design

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Work Experience

Founder at The Capsule Thrift

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Launched and managed an online thrift store to promote circular fashion; built a community of 3,000+ followers, leading to consistent sell-outs. Managed inventory, pricing, customer communications, logistics, and drop campaigns.

Assistant Designer at MRU Nalini Rao & Uri - Luxury Indian Couture House

January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

In-house atelier support: garment prep and assembly tasks; ensured materials and trims were organized; coordinated with public relations teams (Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman) for communication and returns.

Designer & Marketing Intern at The Capsule Thrift

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Experimented with fabrics and surface techniques; gained hands-on experience in block printing and textile printing methods for a new collection; assisted in marketing strategies for social media, content creation, and curation to enhance brand visibility.