I’m a Brand Designer with a proven track record of 12 years in branding, strategy, and communication, complemented by a solid foundation of 3 years in Industrial Design. I possess a deep understanding of how to craft compelling brand narratives and cultivate distinctive brand identities that deeply resonate with target audiences. My approach is rooted in meticulous research, strategic thinking, and an unwavering passion for storytelling. This allows me to infuse brands with vitality, sculpting their unique personalities through visually captivating aesthetics and comprehensive branding campaigns.
I am enthusiastic about the prospect of joining a dynamic and skilled team where I can leverage my expertise to further elevate renowned brands.
I have extensively worked on the topics listed below and I am confident to take up any projects that involve similar scope. The skillsets include all the major aspects required to create a successful brand.
Insight And Analysis
Brand Strategy, Purpose And Positioning
Naming, Messaging And Brand Voice
Brand Portfolio And Architecture
Communication Strategy And Content Planning
Brand Identity & Experiences
Social Media Designs
Creative Slogans And Taglines
Brand Governance
Digital Asset Creation
Creative Content Creation
Print Promotional Designs
Digital Asset Management
Communication Campaigns
Corporate Communications
Brand Guideline Creation
Packaging And Retail Design
Industrial Design
3D Modelling
UI/UX Review
Software Skillsets
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
Figma
CorelDRAW
SolidWorks
Autodesk Alias
KeyShot
Google SketchUp
Sketchbook Pro
Miro
Figjam
Microsoft Office
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
Experience
Over the last ten plus years, I have had the opportunity to work with various industries, brands and experts. The experience has helped me learn, improve, and deliver designs that sell.
EXPERION TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD
CONSULTANT - BRAND EXPERIENCE & STRATEGY
December 2021 to Till Date 3 Years 3 Months
Experion Technologies, established in 2006, with 1,500+ experts serving 500+ clients in 37 countries is a global leader in Product Engineering Services, operating from 3 development centres in India and with 8 global offices.
My responsibilities:
Helping shape and communicate the brand's vision and mission
Reviewing of internal and external communications where branding is key
Advising multiple teams and departments on brand guidelines
Lead creative projects from scratch to delivery
Oversee new and ongoing branding and advertising activities and devise innovative strategies
Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices and tactics
External brand partnerships and associations Co-Branding
Creation of corporate gifts, coffee table books, brochures and presentations
Assist in the hiring process, conducting interviews and candidate screening
Help style sales and other client-facing presentation decks
Brainstorming, ideation and reviewing of UX and UI projects
Communicating with marketing teams to ensure brand alignment
VveQ | Be Worldwide
Founder , Senior Brand Designer
March 2017 - Till date 4 Years 7 Months
VveQ|Be Worldwide is a South-India based branding company that engages in consultation, creation and campaign services that deliver optimal results. VveQ was Rebranded to Be Worldwide in 2019.
My responsibilities:
Strategize and position brands based on scientific research and insights to yield optimal results.
Design corporate identity, brochures, company profiles, digital creatives, brand guidelines, and slideshow videos to
ensure brand reach.
Define and create a visual language extension of the brand - illustrations, icons, colours and typography.
Ensure consistent and cohesive design throughout the company.
Collaborate with Content Marketing and others to establish a clear and concise brand voice, tone, and personality.
Continually iterate on concepts to make the brand relevant and relatable to its audiences.
Prioritize work and resources across various projects.
Manage a team of Designers, illustrators, motion graphic artists and copywriters to produce an ideal result.
Brainwash Branding Creatives and Concepts
Founder , Brand Designer
May 2014 to Feb 2017 2 Years 9 Months
Brainwash is a South-Indian creative agency that creates impactful brands through innovative breakthrough solutions.
My responsibilities:
Study design briefs and determine requirements.
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
Define appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic based on the requirement of the brand.
Create 3 Dimensional artworks and generate high quality renders.
Work with copywriters, illustrators and motion graphic artists to produce the final design.
Test and validate creatives across various media.
Sohamsaa Systems Pvt. Ltd
Senior Industrial Designer
July 2012 to March 2014 1 Year 8 Months
Sohamsaa is a Boutique Design House focused on developing Innovative and Highly Differentiated products in the
Mobility, Retail and Enterprise space. I joined Sohamsaa Systems Pvt. Ltd. as an industrial designer and later got promoted as Senior Industrial Designer.
My responsibilities:
Develop and style products considering usability, ergonomics and aesthetics.
Research and understand customer and market need to identify new design opportunities.
Develop and present design concepts to stakeholders using a variety of media.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and design languages.
Coordinate efforts between research, strategy, graphic design and engineering teams to deliver the final product.
Lead design projects and coordinate with junior designers to execute design strategy.
Ubris Designs Pvt. Ltd
Industrial Designer
June 2010 to June 2012 2 Years 1 Month
Ubris is the industrial design wing of Planet 3 Studios Architecture, Mumbai. Here I was involved in conceptualizing, designing
and branding of seating systems, sports gear and personal accessories. The seating system, named Bounce, co-designed by me, won the Red Dot design award in 2011.
My responsibilities:
Research the various ways in which a particular product might be used and who will use it.
Create physical prototypes of their designs.
Examine materials and manufacturing requirements to determine production costs.
Work with other specialists, such as mechanical engineers and manufacturers, to evaluate whether their design concepts
will fill needs at a reasonable cost.
Evaluate product safety, appearance, and function to determine if a design is practical.
Present designs and demonstrate prototypes to clients for approval.
Education
I have my Masters in Industrial Design from a joint programme offered by Coventry University, U.K and MSRSAS, Bangalore and a Professional Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation Management from the Indian Institute of Management(IIMK), Kozhikode, India.
Coventry University MSRSAS, Bangalore
Masters in Product Design
2008-2010
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | IIMK
Design Thinking and Innovation Management
2019 - 2020
Awards & Recognitions
Red Dot Design Award- 2011, Bounce Seating System
Young Designer Award - Ia'&'b Magazine
Portfolio
Below showcased are a few of the branding exercises I've done. I have helped over 500 brands enhance their presence through out of the box concepts helping create practical design solutions.
To view the entire portfolio, please click the below link.
LOROL is an international gold ornament brand based out of the Sharja Free Zone. An Indo – UAE enterprise that targets the global market, the brand is owned by a renowned business group with over five decades of experience in the relevant industry. A brand that prides itself for its classy, elegant and subtle ornament designs, LOROL is the next generation jeweler for those who regard jewelry an extension of pure human ingenuity.
Kaappiri, an initiative from the makers of Kochi – Muzris Biennale, is a cultural tourism project based on the history Fort Kochi. For the branding of Kaappiri,BrainwashCreatives made use of the rich cultural diversity and historical facts of Kochi, which was in the ancient times, a busy slave trading center of the eastern world.
Talerock is a resort located at Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, around 100 kms from the city of Coimbatore. The client required a unique brand identity that reflects the experience and feel offered by the brand. How could we generate curiosity and adventurous feel at every interaction point of the brand? The most challenging aspect was how to hide all the wildlife without getting noticed at first sight. We had multiple designs, iterations, and layouts.
TOK, Taste of Kerala is a South Indian firm having multi-faceted business activities ranging from media to Kerala spices. Therefore, the brand needed an identity carrying the cultural flavour of the province. The design takes inspiration from the possibility of craft offered by palm leaves.
Eight Times Eight is a revolutionary online chess academy run by young grandmasters who has represented India at various levels of competition. We brainstormed unique ideas and strategies to position the brand in a safe and secure spot. The exercise has helped the brand attract users from fourteen countries around the globe.
Dei is a Singapore-based Ecom business, who wanted an appealing and straightforward identity with a high recall quotient. The brand wished to have a high recall quotient in all its installations, both indoor and outdoor. Iedations were done on the frame of a shopping bag, creating a pattern that would grab quick attention.
Edhini, a unit of Calicut Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre, is a leading healthcare provider based in Calicut, India, with ground-breaking advances in holistic treatments for physical and mental wellness. Having a distinctive existence of more than a decade, Edhini has already earned reputation of being the centre that provides the best Ayurveda treatment in Kerala.
Studywide is an overseas educational consultancy offering placements for UG and PG courses abroad and it is managed by experienced educational consultants, the organization. We have to create a unique identity and social media strategy to build confidence and reliability among parents and students in the highly competitive area.
Prakriti is a Montessori school based in South India conceptualized to impart education emphasizing on independence and making the students capable of initiating learning in a sufficiently supportive and well-prepared learning environment.
Eight Times Eight is a revolutionary online chess academy run by young grandmasters who has represented India at various levels of competition. We brainstormed unique ideas and strategies to position the brand in a safe and secure spot. The exercise has helped the brand attract users from fourteen countries around the globe.
Conolly Resorts stays on the foothills of Wayanad, the God's Own Country, Kerala. The spot is surrounded by serene green having all kimds of modern facilities. We created this identity that carries hilll, leisure and luxury.
Contact
I have had the opportunity to work with phenomenal people and organizations from different industries and countries. I'm looking to extend my knowledge base, seeking better opportunities and challenges internationally. If you want to know more about me and my works, please feel free to contact me.
Vivek Sasindran
SOUL
Civil Station, Calicut, Kerala
India - 673020
Vivek Sasindran is a guy who elevates your product, brand and thinking around it. Working with him had always been an enjoyable experience. He brings a lot of empathy, skill and sensibility, along with a great deal of humility. His willingness to go the extra mile is truly heartening. But, above all, every time he delivers and that too beyond our expectations.
Dr. Thomas George
Founder, Principal LEAD College of Management, India
He can read minds! Vivek has helped us frame all our brands with excellent clarity and future vision. It's energizing to see him carve our vision into great visuals and content.
Jayaraj
Filmmaker India
I first associated with Vivek Sasindran, for my movie 'Veeram', for which he came up with excellent design concepts. The creatives for Veeram was far grander than I had anticipated. He was part of all my ventures, including the RINFF Rain International Film Festival and MACTA Women's International Film Festival. Someone different in thinking, all his works have a philosophical dimension to them.
Dr. Mohamed Kasim
Director Dr. Kutty’s Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
India & UAE
I am delighted about all the work that we’ve done in association with Vivek. Vivek is flexible, approachable and is a brilliant designer. He played an important role in conceptualising our healthcare and education brands Matria and My School, respectively. I would certainly like to associate with him for future projects.
Dr. Juneiza Parveen
Director Lekokonut, Malaysia
Working with Vivek was a great experience. Vivek is an exceptionally creative designer, and his dedication to work is incredible. The way he transformed our FMCG brand Lekokonut truly deserves credit.