Faculty-in-charge
Subir has a background in Comics Studies, Graphic Design, and Illustration. He remains active as a comic book artist and illustrator. His research areas are graphic narratives for communication, the visual language of graphic narratives, and designing for education through storytelling. He teaches courses in visual communication design. More information at www.subirdey.net
Email : subir@iitd.ac.in
PhD Scholar
Arnav's research interests include Indic Script Studies, Typography, Design for Early Childhood Education, and Visual Culture. His PhD research focuses on Odia typography, particularly children’s letterform comprehension and early writing instruction and assessment in the Odia script. He has past experience as a UI/UX and Graphic Designer. More information at www.arnavtripathy.com
Email : arnavkumar.tripathy@gmail.com
B.Des. Student
Ayushi is a visual designer and animator working primarily in 2D animation and visual storytelling. Her practice focuses on narrative building through character, motion, and metaphor, with an emphasis on emotionally resonant and concept-driven visuals. She is interested in exploring visual narratives as tools for cultural communication. More information at https://linktr.ee/Ayushi_Jha
Email : helloayushijha@gmail.com
M.Des. Student
Om is a visual storyteller working where traditional craft meets contemporary communication - illustration, brand identity, packaging, and 2D animation that carry narrative weight. Rooted in traditional Indian visual language and shaped by real commercial practice. For more : https://www.behance.net/omprakash164
M.Des. Student
Suchalika is a Master's student in Design at IIT Delhi with a background in architecture. She works across visual narratives, graphic storytelling, typography, and editorial design, and is increasingly exploring design as a tool for awareness, communication, and cultural engagement. For more : https://www.behance.net/Suchalika007
Email : suchalika.iitd.mdes.2025@gmail.com
M.Des. Student
Mansi Jain is a visual designer and illustrator working at the intersection of communication design, visual storytelling, and narrative illustration. Her practice explores emotion, culture, and everyday human experiences through comics, character design, branding, and interactive media, drawing inspiration from Indian visual culture, theatre, and observation. For more : https://miliarts.com/
Email : milidraw06@gmail.com
To apply for positions as a PhD scholar, intern, or research assistant, please reach out to the faculty-in-charge.