Visual artist with special interest in Editorial Design and Book Design (Art, Health & wellbeing, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality).
Overview
Hi! Please contact me and let's talk about your project, every project is different and it is always a big pleasure to approach it in a very unique way. I always start hearing from the client how the project should be addressed aesthetically and even if there is still no clarity on this I provide ideas and ways to pull the project forward. Once there is clarity at this stage may this be the layout or the cover design, I provide different approaches to refine them until the client is satisfied.
During my visual education in 2005, and due to good grades, I was invited to work with Design and Typography Master Luis Giraldo, who has won several awards in the annual book design competition "The Best Book Design from all over the World" held in Leipzig, Germany. Experiences like this allowed me to go deeper into how to find the perfect harmony of typographic composition, being able to work with very complex content and always giving a subtle and interesting way to present it.
Although I had so much exposure to the Editorial and Publishing world, in the last 10 years I have performed multiple projects in the areas of graphic design, visual identity, corporate design, iconography, photography, and videography among others. This has given me a solid understanding of visual communication, multidisciplinary processes, and clear objectives in order to always create a positive and engaging experience with the user. I am able to deal with every stage of a graphic project, from conception to conclusion, with the utmost attention to detail to fulfill or give shape to the idea that needs to be expressed. I am particularly fond of Photography and Mindfulness books but I am open to working on any type of editorial project.
I have special strengths in typography, layout and composition, book design, and illustration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Health & Wellbeing
Humanities & Social Sciences
Nature
Photography
Religion & Spirituality
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Languages
English
Awards
World Nomads Scholarship Winner. Nepal. February 2016. Assignment in Nepal with Canon Master Richard I’Anson.
Sony World Photography Awards. London, U.K. 2015. Shortlisted for Lifestyle Professional Category.
Certifications
Prodiseño, School of Visual Communication Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Caracas, Venezuela. 2005–2010.
Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Vedic Philosophy Studies and Bengali Studies. Nabadwip, India. 2011–2012.
Work experience
Vault Couture
Nov, 2017 —
May, 2019
(over 1 year)
Established in 2012 Vault is the UK’s number one leading company for styling, storing, photographing, and cataloguing high profile clients’ wardrobe such as Victoria Beckham’s.
Bhakti Yoga Institute
May, 2017 —
May, 2019
(about 2 years)
Direction and execution of multiple aspects of the BYI aesthetic profile such as the development of the visual identity, which included the design of a new logo, a letterhead, business cards, website development and all other identity-related graphics; creative direction of press and digital promotion and social media platforms for events as well as the visual identity guidelines for future press and digital publications.
La Oveja Negra
Jan, 2015 —
Apr, 2015
(3 months)
Working close to the Digital Chief Officer I led projects like creating the typography for Cerveza Zulia for all the advertising platforms; General Art Direction on specific projects as well as executing advertising campaigns creating guidelines for visual social media content for brands like Dewar’s, Regional Pilsen and Cerveza Zulia.
Centro Gráfico de Tecnología
Sep, 2014 —
Dec, 2016
(about 2 years)
Creating learning experiences for the Graphic Design career including designing visual exercises, examples, presentations, planning and organising the curriculum for the year in course for each of the subjects I was responsible of teaching through conceptual discussions, conversations and most importantly the review of the work done by the students. They developed criteria and skills to move forward in the career which helped them define and achieve their goals and objectives.
SCS Math Publishing
Feb, 2011 —
May, 2014
(about 3 years)
I participated in all the creative projects working closely to the Creative Director and Head Publisher. During this period I designed and succeeded in publishing 8 different titles and redesigned the bengali quarterly magazine titled Gaudiya Darshan which was published for the first time in 1947 as well as working in other graphic and photographic projects.
Self-employed
Aug, 2008 —
Present
I have executed and directed multiple design projects of branding, editorial, display, stationary, digital, web and audiovisual productions at the same time. I have also worked as a consultant for visual identity and museographic projects and have been part of large multi- disciplinary projects with museums.
On the bank of the ocean, within the divine domain of Lord Jagannāth, amidst His beloved associates during the final days of His manifest presence, the ocean of mercy Śrī Gaurahari gently spok... read more
Love…as a late is a nonfiction poetic narrative about a man and woman who desired to be together despite the geographical distance between them. Years after losing contact with each other, he ... read more
Esta es la primera edición íntegra de las crónicas de Elisa Lerner. El volumen compendia toda su producción como cronista: Una sonrisa detrás de la metáfora (1969), Yo amo a Columbo o la pasió... read more
Cover Design
Illustration
Typography
Book Interior Design
Production Management
Mahadev has 16 reviews
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Jennifer A.
May, 2025
Amazing creative work. Loved the designs. Great communication and collaboration. I look forward to continued work!
I am so grateful connecting and working with you Jennifer. Let’s go for more :)
Victor K.
Dec, 2024
Mahadav was very good to work with. Even with our big time zone change he was accommodating and tried to get the project done and approved quick as agreed.
Carla F.
Sep, 2024
Mahadev was wonderful! He is especially kind in adding that I can reach out if I have questions even though our collaboration is complete.
Hakim H.
Nov, 2023
This Artist clearly knows design.
Steve B.
Nov, 2023
This is the second time I have used Mahadev's services - what a pleasure. Mahadev approaches a project with intelligence, compassion and understanding: not to mention his amazing artistry and skill. I am 110% pleased with his work. Mahadev is a cut above the rest. Truly, in my opinion, the best!
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