Valentine Melkudi
@valentinemelkudi
Creative art director and designer crafting brand stories, motion, and illustrations with a focus on accessible impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a creative professional based in Mumbai, India, with a background in philosophy and a lifelong love for creativity in all its forms. My core practice lies in visual design and Art direction, and I believe good design tells a story, evokes emotion, and leaves something behind.
I’ve been freelancing since 2022, collaborating with clients across multiple industries to build complete visual ecosystems—logo, branding, and visual identity; editorial layouts like flyers, newsletters, catalogues, magazines, and book covers; plus stationery, event branding, and social media design. I also create product design concepts, 3D assets, presentation design, and album/song covers.
Alongside design and art direction, I work in illustration (vector and raster, comic/whimsical, abstract, conceptual, portraits, and product-based illustrations) and motion graphics (animated profiles, motion posters, and digital visuals for campaigns and personal projects).
I contribute to Internet governance as well—serving on the Internet Society ASG leadership team (2026–2028) and supporting accessibility and inclusion through creative leadership, mentoring, operations, events, policy contribution, and community engagement. I bring the same self-driven education mindset to every project: create, express, connect, and make it meaningful.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Design & Art Direction
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Provided visual design and art direction for logos, branding/visual identities, editorial layouts, stationery, and event marketing materials across multiple industries. Delivered illustration, product/merch concepts, 3D assets, and motion graphics for campaigns and client projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Austin Peay State University (Shaw Academy)
Professional Diploma in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
2022 -
Grade: Distinction
Professional Diploma in Graphic Design with Distinction (2022) through Austin Peay State University in Tennessee via Shaw Academy.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
2019 - 2022
Grade: CPI 8.54
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Mumbai (2019–2022), graduating with a CPI of 8.54.
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