Suma has a background in art direction, branding and human-centered design. She has studied and worked in New Delhi, Singapore, Mumbai and New York City.
She strongly believe that design is a powerful tool to bring about change and solve complex social problems.
Work Experience
Suma currently works as a Senior Visual Designer & Design Researcher at Purpose - where they build and support movements to advance the fight for an open, just, and habitable world.
Prior to this, she has worked at creative agencies like Influenster, Please See and Beyondesign. She is also the Founder of Say S, an independent design studio, through which she consults with multiple brands and organizations.
Select clients
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IKEA Foundation
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David & Lucile Packard Foundation
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Fred Hollows Foundation
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Hewlett Foundation
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The 5 Gyres Institute
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L’Oréal
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Mamagoto
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Kalpataru Group
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ICICI Bank
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The Four Seasons Resorts
Master of Science, Strategic Design & Management
New York City | 2015 - 2017
B.A. Design Communication
Singapore | 2009 - 2013
Art Direction
Branding, Advertising, Illustration, User Experience Design, Packaging, Typography, Digital Photography
Strategic Design
Rapid Prototyping, Design Research, Design Thinking, Design Sprint Methodology, Business Model Development
education
key skills