Rana is a visual communication and type designer currently pursuing a PhD from the Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Rana has a master's degree in Visual Communication from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, and a bachelor's degree in Architecture from Nagpur University. Rana's academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both visual and type design and design research.
Research Area
Typography, Type Design
Conference Papers and Publications:
Shinde, R., Tewari, S. (2024) Across Time and Space: Evolution of Typography at Delhi’s Historic Architectural Monuments. P/References of Design Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest. Cumulus Association. May 2024. DOI: 10.63442/KQTU3659
Shinde, R., Tewari, S. (2024) Transliterated Logos: Analysing the Impact of Script and Cultural Context on Brand Recognition. Posters and Demos. India HCI 2024. IIT Bombay.
Shinde, R., Tewari, S., & Xaxa, A. R. (2025, January). Typefacing the Visual Culture: Developing a Versatile Digital Devanagari Typeface. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD), Hyderabad, India.
Shinde, R., & Tewari, S. (2025, January). Exploring Typographic Landscapes in Delhi: How Typography Shapes the Urban Environment. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD), Hyderabad, India.