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About

Sonali Gupta

Assistant Professor

Institute of Design

Biography

With a strong foundation in design education and practice across India and the United Kingdom, Sonali Gupta brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the classroom. She holds a Master of Design (M.Des) from the School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University, England and a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) from the Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, India. With experience in both academic leadership and creative practice, she is passionate about exploring how design thinking and research can drive innovation, empathy, and impact in diverse contexts. Her approach to teaching blends conceptual exploration with practical application, encouraging students to think critically, prototype boldly, and design responsibly.

Education

  • M.Des, School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University – Nottingham, England, 2011

    MDes

  • B.Des, Symbiosis Institute of Design – Pune, India, 2009

    Bdes

  • Summer School, The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama – London, England, 2012

    Programme: Summer School

  • Design Strategy
  • Design Research
  • Graphic Design
  • Art Direction
  • User Experience Design
  • Design Thinking

  • Assistant Professor, JKLU (Aug 2025 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor & Head Alumni Relations, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune (May 2024 – Jun 2025)
  • Associate Professor, World University of Design, Sonipat (Feb 2023 – Apr 2024)
  • Visiting Professor, Pearl Academy, New Delhi (Aug 2022 – Dec 2022)

  • Founder & Chief Design Officer – GIRAFFE DESIGN, Pune & London (2017 – Present)
  • Lead Communication Designer – Infosys, Pune & Bangalore (Nov 2014 – Jan 2018)
  • Design Intern – OPP Ventures International Ltd, London, England (Feb 2012 – May 2012)
  • Design Intern – Onio Design Pvt Ltd, Pune (Apr 2008 – Jun 2008)
  • Design Consultant – Julia Balandina Jaquier, Zurich, Switzerland (2019) - Project: Infographics and Publication Design – Catalyzing Wealth for Change: Guide to Impact Investing
  • Freelance Design Consultant – London Business School, London (2012) - Project: Branding & Identity – Swimming Team
  • Freelance Design Consultant – N-Science, London (2012) - Project: Identity and Marketing Design
  • Freelance Design Consultant – Volon Cyber Security (2015) - Project: Publication Design
  • Freelance Design Consultant – Vdiec Inc. (2015) - Project: Branding & Publication
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