Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Manasa Krishnan. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Manasa, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
The subjective nature of design poses a unique challenge as creative success in one project does not guarantee success in the next one. I reflect on what I could do better in each project as every setback can be a valuable learning experience. In moments of doubt, I seek inspiration from other designers’ work and think about my previous achievements and milestones that I met. I strive to keep going, as it is the only way to get unstuck and move forward without lingering on failures. At times, it also helps to accept that creative blocks and failures are an inevitable part of a design journey and that it does not define my worth as a designer.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m a graphic designer, and I create visual systems with compelling narratives. I use mediums such as typography, illustration and motion graphics amongst others to bring my ideas to life. It is an exciting space as it pushes me to constantly upskill and learn new things. It is industry agnostic as I could be designing anything from album art for an upcoming music artist to creating assets for a large fintech company, the scope is truly endless. Branding is particularly exciting to me as it allows me to creatively interpret a brand message through different visual vehicles. I enjoy coming up with systems that work seamlessly across different touchpoints ranging from a billboard to a social media post.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Being proactive, curious and resilient has been very instrumental in my growth as a designer. Art and design schools equip students with skills and expose them to potential opportunities and paths that they can take. However, being proactive can take you one step forward as it is crucial for networking, building connections, learning new skills and being updated with trends and technologies. I’d recommend young designers to reach out to people whose work they admire and share their work out into the world to overcome the fear of judgment. While it is good to have a niche, I’d suggest exploring different skill sets to recognize your strengths before narrowing down on an approach and style.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I’m always happy to collaborate with new people and share ideas. I find it extremely rewarding to work collaboratively as it opens up my thinking. I’m open to working with new brands across any industry that are just starting out and giving their initiative a voice and a visual form. At the same time, I’m also excited about the prospect of working with brands and institutions that have existed for years and are looking to grow and expand. I love leading with a type-forward approach in my work and I’d love to collaborate with someone who finds value in typographic and visual systems for creative storytelling. I’m also open to commissions—I’m specifically interested in creating editorial illustrations for articles. You can reach out to me via email—manasakrishnan27@gmail.com.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://manasakrishnan.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manasa_krishnan/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasakrishnan/
Image Credits
Aumika Shetty and Christina Chahyadi
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