Riya Vashistha

Hello, I am Riya! I have a keen interest in design thinking, visual communication and printed mediums, alongside with typography and illustration. Over the years of studying at the University of Reading, I have learnt various design practices in-depth, that have allowed me to broaden my skillset and knowledge in design across different mediums. I am inquisitive about developing my skills constantly as a designer and would love to collaborate with and learn from people in various industry sectors and fields of study.

Mysore Sandalwood

Mysore Sandalwood is an iconic local brand from the state of Karnataka, India, that has a rich history of producing sandalwood soaps and other cosmetics/fragrance products from 1916. I wanted to re-design the packaging of their three iconic products: soap, body wash and incense sticks, focusing on maintaining a historical flair, taking inspiration from the history of Mysore and 1980’s Indian match box designs.

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Sanctum of the Curious Magazine

Sanctum of the Curious is a biannual, independent magazine, revolving around all things occult, oddities and curiosities, exploring unique (or strange) practices, rituals, mythology, beliefs and superstitions. Each edition focuses on different parts of the world and/or countries, diving in the strange traditions that took/take place, alongside exploring hidden parts of various cultures. This magazine caters to people who are interested in such curiosities and would like to explore different mystiques around the world.