EARLY LIFE
Born in Kannur, my journey began in a world constantly on the move, travelling across places, due to my father’s career in Merchant Navy.
GROWING UP
Being a curious child, I developed a strong passion for exploring the intersection of technology, art and culture that sparked my creative journey, making 'visual communications' my first language.
2016 - 2021
While opting to study architecture, I got to travel and explore during my university degree. It helped shape my perspective on design and it's cultural influence on human emotions, allowing me to learn, expanding my knowledge on-the-go.
*2019 - INTERNSHIP
Interning under Pritzker Prize-awarded Architect B.V. Doshi, it taught me to see design as a storytelling medium that transforms not just the space around, but the entire habitat, by experience.
*2020 - UNBUILTANDBUILT
Collaborating with Ar. Sanjay Kumar Balaji, we created a series of illustrations narrating the nuanced interaction of spaces.
2021
Graduating as a Bachelor of Architecture, I began my career as an Architect, blending the artistic vision with functional residential spatial design.
2022
Soon after, I ventured into freelancing, by expanding my creative reach and collaborating with studios, helping brands come to life through visual storytelling, creative strategy and design.
LATE 2022 - LATE 2023
This led me to explore and become a Creative Director at an advertising agency, where I got to lead with passion, proving that creativity with a strategic purpose can drive impactful changes in brands.
*2023 - EP. 31 MY FIRST JOB PODCAST
I enjoyed the experience of sharing my creative journey and getting insights on Aishwarya Subramanian and Yashvin Senanayake's respective journeys a podcast, while connecting with a wider audience.
creative grove - studio
A year later, I got to start my own brand consultancy + design studio that partners with young brands helping them grow beyond the pixels to connect with their audiences.
PRAKRITI VAN PRIVATE LIMITED
Leading my own studio inspired me to grow Prakriti Van—A design habitat. Here, I get the opportunity to united my passions—design, storytelling, and cultural sustainability—into a mission-driven ecosystem of brands.
*documenting her journey
Using the platform of YouTube, I plan to share my archives, my process in designing, building of creative brands, travel inspirations, and growth—one step at a time.
*Poetry and Beyond
Apart from my branding and design works, through poetry, I continue to express complex human emotions, sharing stories of self-help, love, and healing.
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