Aaryan Merani is a multidisciplinary designer based in NYC. Currently pursuing an MFA in communication design from Pratt Institute.




Selected Projects 

ZinePersonal
2024

For the Love of Plastic



Brand IdentityTeam - Studio 318 India
2022/23

Akan Brewing Co.



ExperimentalPersonal
2024

OverProtection


BrandingTeam - Yellow Mushrooms
2021/22

Baanali



ExperientalPersonal
2024

Fu*kOff Stamps



ConceptualPersonal
2024

What is Happening?



Experimental/ConceptualPersonal
2022/24

Glyphs / Lorem Ipsum



Graphic DesignPersonal
2024

Album Covers & Posters



ZinePersonal
2024

Don’t Fu*ck with Dosas



To be continued...




Resume
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Experience
Pratt Institute    Graduate Research Assistant

Feb 2025 - Present    Brooklyn, NYC.


Studio 318 India    Design Strategist & Visualiser 

  • Headed multifaceted projects, drove innovative branding initiatives, strategic design and oversaw quality control for multiple brands. 
  • Collaborated in conducting and analyzing research for projects, leveraging insights to craft purposeful designs and strategic solutions. 

Aug 2022 - Jul 2023   Hyderabad, India.


IceTea Media    Lead Visual Communication Designer 

  • Led a team of designers to conceptualize and produce brand identities, visual languages, websites, and diverse digital creatives across multiple projects.

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022   Bangalore, India.


Yellow Mushrooms    Cofounder 

  • Started a design studio dedicated to supporting local businesses and small- scale industries in enhancing their branding and digital presence.

Jul 2020 - Jan 2022  Mumbai, India.


Deep Red Ink    Graphic Design Intern 

  • Engaged in crafting brand collaterals and digital creatives for diverse clients.

Jun 2020 - Sep 2020  Hyderabad, India.




Education
Pratt Institute    MFA Communication Design

Aug 2024 - Present    Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NYC.


MVPS College of Architecture & Centre for Design    B.Des (furniture)

Jun 2019 - Apr 2021    Nashik, India. 


Avantika University    B.Des (communication)

Aug 2017 - Jun 2019    Ujjain, India.    ||    Transfer




Competency
Typography & Graphic Design
Branding & Design Strategy
Publication & Editorial Design
User Experience & Research

Creative Direction





Contact
aaryanmerani@gmail.com
amerani@pratt.edu