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I'm Vaishnavi Chitrapu, a designer passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I love blending traditional techniques like natural dyeing and weaving with modern digital tools to craft designs that are both impactful and mindful of the planet. Exploring materials, solving design challenges, and finding innovative ways to support a circular economy are what drive me. My goal is to contribute to textile innovations that feel thoughtful, purposeful, and visually inspiring.…I'm Vaishnavi Chitrapu, a designer passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I love blending traditional techniques like natural dyeing and weaving with modern digital tools to craft designs that are both impactful and mindful of the planet. Exploring materials, solving design challenges, and finding innovative ways to support a circular economy are what drive me. My goal is to contribute to textile innovations that feel thoughtful, purposeful, and visually inspiring.

Vaishnavi Chitrapu

Textile Designer, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, +2

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I'm Vaishnavi Chitrapu, a designer passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I love blending traditional techniques like natural dyeing and weaving with modern digital tools to craft designs that are both impactful and mindful of the planet. Exploring materials, solving design challenges, and finding innovative ways to support a circular economy are what drive me. My goal is to contribute to textile innovations that feel thoughtful, purposeful, and visually inspiring.…I'm Vaishnavi Chitrapu, a designer passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I love blending traditional techniques like natural dyeing and weaving with modern digital tools to craft designs that are both impactful and mindful of the planet. Exploring materials, solving design challenges, and finding innovative ways to support a circular economy are what drive me. My goal is to contribute to textile innovations that feel thoughtful, purposeful, and visually inspiring.

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I’m Vaishnavi Chitrapu, a designer passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I love blending traditional techniques like natural dyeing and weaving with modern digital tools to craft designs that are both impactful and mindful of the planet.

Exploring materials, solving design challenges, and finding innovative ways to support a circular economy are what drive me. My goal is to contribute to textile innovations that feel thoughtful, purposeful, and visually inspiring.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Telugu

Intermediate

Hindi

Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing/Graphic Designer at Global Centre of Islamic Art

March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Designed engaging social media graphics and marketing materials using Canva to enhance brand presence. Supported marketing campaigns with content creation for newsletters and digital channels, boosting community engagement. Assisted in event organization and outreach, increasing participation and visibility. Conducted market research and competitor analysis to shape targeted strategies. Collaborated with the marketing team to generate creative ideas aligned with GCIA’s mission.

Junior Textile Designer at Ocean Exim India Pvt. Ltd

April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Worked as part of the design team to create innovative textile solutions, focusing on sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Designed eco-friendly collections, including recycled canvas bags and water-colour printed quilts, which earned positive client feedback. Developed embroidery tech packs and repurposed surplus materials for zero-waste bedding products.

Digitiser at TRI3D

February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Utilized proprietary 3D software to create accurate and realistic garment visualizations, enhancing design presentations and client decision-making. Applied digital draping solutions to streamline design processes, reducing the need for physical samples and supporting sustainable production practices. Contributed to bridging digital and physical prototyping, improving efficiency and minimizing waste in the design cycle.

R&D Intern at Malai Biomaterials Design Pvt. Ltd.

January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020

Conducted research and development on vegan leather, exploring sustainable biomaterials as alternatives to traditional leather. Worked with biomaterials, fiber research, and dyeing experiments to refine sustainable textile processes. Applied sustainability principles, textile recycling, and fabric selection to product innovation.

Textile Design Intern at Padukas

July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019

Developed eco-prints using locally sourced plants, supporting sustainable textile practices. Trained and collaborated with rural women in traditional weaving, eco-printing, and block printing techniques, fostering skill development and community empowerment.