I cut my teeth on adventure. In my parents' house, there was no avoiding it.

Although I am Indian/Persian, I grew up speaking Spanish. I ate Dim Sum from the moment I could chew, and I had no say when my parents decided to pack my sisters and me up in our family van to go cross-country...twice.

Adventure doesn't always mean being in the wilderness and roughing it. It is a journey that allows you to see the world differently, do what you never expected, and meet some amazing people along the way. That is why adventure informs my work.

My travel experiences have given me the skills to understand and share the deep layers of a brand's language, culture, and design. More importantly, they have taught me the joy of continuous learning.

In my spare time, you can catch me pondering the role creatives play in solving global issues, planning my next trip, or working on my handstands.

AWARDS:

NextUp.Monks - Gold (Innovation Category)/Overall Winner

FEATURES:

AdWeek

Little Black Book

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INFLUENCES & INSPIRATIONS

ERIKO HORIKI

The person who inspired me to become a creative. Her works with Japanese mulberry paper, washi, is the best example of how design can touch all aspects of our lives. Her personal story is a testament to follow your passions, regardless of the obstacles in your way.

SOFIA COPPOLA

While best know for Lost in Translation, her works that inspire me the most are the commercials she’s directed.

TASOGARE SEIBEI

(THE TWILIGHT SAMURAI)

A film about a humble samurai who years for nothing more than to enjoy his life with his two young daughters and to love his childhood sweetheart. The colors of this film are what make it one of my favorites.

SELENA

‘Nuff said.

MUGHAL-E-AZAM

The epic Bollywood film that can never be recreated. The story of a courtesan in love with a prince, and the objection of their love by his father. With songs sung in classical Urdu language, the gorgeous words are pleasing to the ear. The acting is sublime. The set design is incomparable.