Levelling up as a Designer

We are always looking forward to levelling up in our field. This session will focus on how a designer level up from all aspects- practical skills, soft skills, exploration and more. As a Multidisciplinary Designer I have found certain patterns in my journey, that has helped me gain more knowledge and confidence in levelling up and working with big brands.

September 19, 2024
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12:00 am
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1:00 am
PST
TRACKS:
Entrepreneurship
ALL SPEAKERS
Maitreyee Kalaskar
Maitreyee Kalaskar
Founder & Multi-Disciplinary Designer, Mee Studios

Maitreyee Kalaskar is a Multi Disciplinary Designer and Founder of independent design studio Mee Studios. She has worked with brands like Budweiser, Adobe, OnePlus and more. She helps brands, companies and individuals convey their message through visual design as best suits the client. She believes in Experimenting while gaining practical experience to reach the optimal level of practical design while exploring mix media to keep it playful and bold.

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