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Hi, I'm Palav Desai, a New Jersey-based graphic designer specializing in print design. I run PADMA Graphic Design, a one-woman studio focused on South Asian wedding stationery and custom printing solutions. With a background in publishing and media, including Bauer Media Group, I bring experience collaborating with editors, photographers, and writers to create cohesive layouts and strong brand visuals across multiple titles. I love turning ideas into polished print pieces and helping clients tell their stories through design.…Hi, I'm Palav Desai, a New Jersey-based graphic designer specializing in print design. I run PADMA Graphic Design, a one-woman studio focused on South Asian wedding stationery and custom printing solutions. With a background in publishing and media, including Bauer Media Group, I bring experience collaborating with editors, photographers, and writers to create cohesive layouts and strong brand visuals across multiple titles. I love turning ideas into polished print pieces and helping clients tell their stories through design.

Palav Desai

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +4

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Hi, I'm Palav Desai, a New Jersey-based graphic designer specializing in print design. I run PADMA Graphic Design, a one-woman studio focused on South Asian wedding stationery and custom printing solutions. With a background in publishing and media, including Bauer Media Group, I bring experience collaborating with editors, photographers, and writers to create cohesive layouts and strong brand visuals across multiple titles. I love turning ideas into polished print pieces and helping clients tell their stories through design.…Hi, I'm Palav Desai, a New Jersey-based graphic designer specializing in print design. I run PADMA Graphic Design, a one-woman studio focused on South Asian wedding stationery and custom printing solutions. With a background in publishing and media, including Bauer Media Group, I bring experience collaborating with editors, photographers, and writers to create cohesive layouts and strong brand visuals across multiple titles. I love turning ideas into polished print pieces and helping clients tell their stories through design.

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Hi, I’m Palav Desai, a New Jersey-based graphic designer specializing in print design. I run PADMA Graphic Design, a one-woman studio focused on South Asian wedding stationery and custom printing solutions.

With a background in publishing and media, including Bauer Media Group, I bring experience collaborating with editors, photographers, and writers to create cohesive layouts and strong brand visuals across multiple titles. I love turning ideas into polished print pieces and helping clients tell their stories through design.

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Editorial Illustration

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Owner/Designer at PADMA Graphic Design

January 1, 2020 - Present

Started and run a small business specializing in South Asian wedding stationery; design and production using InDesign and Illustrator; collaborate with clients to translate ideas into finished products; negotiate with print and paper vendors to secure quality materials; manage billing and day-to-day operations.

Art Director at BAUER MEDIA GROUP

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Oversaw design of three publications (Woman’s World, First for Women, Celebrate with Woman’s World); collaborated with editor-in-chief on cover design; worked with writers/editors to design pages; directed a team of 6-10 designers to maintain a cohesive look across all publications.

Senior Designer at BAUER MEDIA GROUP

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Grew experience designing for target audiences; created social media post designs; mentored junior designers; collaborated with editors and photographers to optimize layout solutions.

Designer at BAUER MEDIA GROUP

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Designed page layouts with typography, color, photography, and illustration; retouched photos for print quality; created designs for social media posts.

Graphic Designer & eLearning Developer at BROOKWOOD MEDIA

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Developed logos and icons; prepared eLearning presentations using Adobe Presenter, Articulate, and Adobe Captivate; provided design, marketing, and e-learning support; designed storyboards and wireframes for clients; created customized marketing materials.