[Sahaana Shankar]
An award-winning designer shaping user-centered, experience-led narratives across print, editorial, digital, and art direction.
For inquiries and collaborations, get in touch.
[Work Index]
01 The Break-In Kit
02 Expresso Minds
03 Adobe NEXT//
04 Rootwork
05 Pixrot
06 To Touch Is To Tell
07 Denial Magazine
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Hi! I am Sahaana - nice to meet you :)
(a.k.a the girl with the red box)
Driven by a curiosity for how people feel and the quiet ways design can support them, my practice is rooted in empathy and human connection. Design has always been the place where that instinct makes sense, bringing me back to a younger version of myself: curious, playful, and constantly making things without worrying whether they are perfect, only whether they mean something.
As the founder of The Break-In Kit, a physical toolkit and community designed to support creative students navigating the transition from university to the industry, I bridge the gap between empathy and intentional design. Helping someone feel understood, steadier, or less alone is the kind of impact that matters to me far more than aesthetics on their own.
Design has also shaped how I collaborate and find direction. I naturally gravitate toward creating clarity and keeping processes human, whether I’m shaping ideas independently or helping teams move toward a shared direction. That mindset sits at the core of my practice, grounding my work in care, thoughtfulness, and intention.
Employment Adobe
Independent Contractor
(March 2026 - Present)
The Break-In Kit
Founder / Creative Lead
(January 2026 - Present)
BibliU
Project Manager Intern
(July 2025 - October 2025)
Lloyds Banking Group via Tata Consultancy Services
UX Design Intern
(June 2023 - August 2024)
WildCard SC
Social Media Strategist
(February 2023 - May 2023)
BOW WOW
Content Generalist
(September 2022 - November 2022)
Bixie
Design Intern
(February 2022 - March 2022)
VoluntaryBruck Syndrome Charity
Lead Graphic Designer
(March 2026 - Present)
Knowles Nursery School
School Governor
(October 2025 - July 2026)
Notion
Campus Leader
(September 2024 - May 2025)
BibliU
EdTech Student Champion
(November 2023 - May 2025)
Coventry University
Course Representative
(November 2021 - May 2025)
Sahaana Studio
Content Creator
(January 2024 - July 2024)
Coventry University
Graphic Illustrator
(January 2024 - March 2024)
Newham Sixthform College
Student Counsellor
(September 2019 - June 2021)
Kingsford Community College
Student Ambassador
(October 2018 - June 2019)
EducationCoventry University
BA Graphic Design - First Class Honours
(2021 - 2025)
Milton Keynes College
GCSE Mental Health in Children & Young People
(2024)
Newham Sixthform College
BTEC Marketing & Enterprise
(2019 - 2021)
Kingsford Community School
GCSE English, Maths, Science, Enterprise Marketing, ICT
(2018 - 2019)
Skills[Tools]
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Express
Figma
Final Cut Pro
Cargo
Readymag
Pixelmator
Vercel
User Testing (UserZoom)
Indeemo
Miro
Canva
Notion
ClickUp
Midjourney
[Conceptual]
Editorial layout design
Multi-page document design
Grid systems & layout structure
Typography & typesetting
Visual hierarchy & composition
Visual storytelling
Brand application (print & digital)
User Research & Interface
Wireframing & Prototyping
Basic Motion Graphics
Experience Mapping
Empathy Mapping
Awards & RecognitionsCourse Tutor’s Award for Overall Excellence
Recognised by: Coventry University
2025
Tireless Ambassador
Recognised by: Coventry University
2025
Creative Conscience Award Shortlist
Recognised by: Creative Conscience
2024
Adobe Express Postcard Design Nominee
Recognised by: Adobe
2024
Talks & Features Breaking In With Adobe: There’s More Than One Way In
Talk: Adobe Event (host + organiser)
2026
How to tell stories through your portfolio with the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship
Talk: Creative Lives In Progress
2026
Featured on: D&AD New Blood Festival
2026
Featured on: WeDirectory
2026
Featured on: Wall Of Portfolios
2026
Interests Volunteering
Curiosity-led research beyond creative practice
Unconventional design formats
Creative experimentation with emerging tools
Vibe coding
Blogging
Event hosting
Community building
Non-fiction reading
Referrals
Keith Dodds
Independent Graphic Designer
Keith Dodds Studio
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Mark Garner
Assistant Professor Academic
Coventry University
Email
Rebecca Foster
Senior Teaching Fellow
Coventry University
Email
Get In Touch sahaanashankar.work@gmail.com
Last Updated 21.7.2026