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Designer * Illustrator * Artist *
Hi, Iโm Radhika โ an independent designer and illustrator/artist with almost 20 years of experience working across industries, continents, and creative contexts.
My work moves between systems-thinking and soul-searching: Thinking in layers โ zooming out to understand the bigger picture, zooming in to finesse every detail.
I design for impact and illustrate/paint for insight. Whether it's branding for humanitarian orgs or painting the shape of anxiety, I bring care, clarity, and curiosity to everything I make.
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I design visual identities, campaigns, reports, packaging, and social media assets โ for purpose-driven organisations, thoughtful founders, and creative teams who care about clarity and impact.
I illustrate for editorial, publishing, and personal projects. Sometimes I help shape a brand strategy; other times, I plug into existing guidelines to build design systems that work hard and feel right.
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My process is thoughtful, collaborative, and efficient. I like to begin with big-picture thinking โ and then get deep into the details. I ask thoughtful questions, listen well, and work best when there's trust and mutual respect.
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Sometimes I work digitally โ on an iPad or as vector art โ to meet a brandโs visual language.
Other times, I hand-paint to explore the invisible: inner narratives, emotional textures, and quiet moments. My style is inspired by Indian folk traditions, and I use natural pigments and fine brushes in a slow, meditative process.
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Beauty doesnโt need to be comfortable or even resolved โ but it should be unforgettable. Iโm drawn to work thatโs emotionally rich, conceptually sharp, and visually distinct.
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Sometimes you need structure. Sometimes you need story. I bring both. My background in design keeps things purposeful and clear; my love for illustration brings emotional depth and unexpected edges. This overlap is where my work often comes alive.
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Iโve worked inside agencies, with in-house teams, and as a long-term creative partner. I can lead, support, or slot in where needed. Iโm easy to work with (so Iโve been told), deadline-conscious, and great at translating vision into something visual.
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I live in Copenhagen and work remotely with clients across time zones. Iโm expat-friendly, async-savvy, and culturally attuned.