SKILLS

creative concepts

creative strategy

creative direction

brand identity

brand strategy

experience strategy

brand narrative

brand creation

experience design

innovation

social media

creative thought leadership

design thinking

visual design

research

illustration

art

adobe creative suite

figma

ai tools

purpose

UI/UX design

BORN IN SURREY, ENGLAND, TO INDIAN PARENTS, I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMMERSED IN STORIES, TRADITIONS AND CREATIVE ACROSS CULTURES

Dear Reader,

I am a craft-led Creative Director specialising in concepts and experience design with a track record in leading teams across the creative lifecycle. I have worked with global brands across industries, leveraging and continuously building my toolkit to form world class, innovative creative.

From challenging and framing the brief to seeing a concept come to life, I enjoy working with curiosity and at pace, pushing the boundaries and creating culture-driving work.

I was the Head of Creative Experiences at Deloitte Digital London’s innovation team, leading a team on experiential concepts from the go-to-market approach to execution. Previously at IBM iX, I was an early adopter in design thinking whilst setting up the iX studio. With degrees in climate change, I also led DD Sustainable Experiences which included me launching a purposeful experiences toolkit for internal design practitioners.

I have a penchant for 90s/00s nostalgia and indie aesthetics. My passion projects, The Darjeeling Pantry and Corporate Trauma, are a labour of love from concept to packaging. In addition to creative work, I just want to surf, skate, write, drum, watch films and travel.

Always looking to connect with fellow creatives. Please contact me directly if you want to collaborate.

- Rubia

• University College London (UCL) - MSc Environment, Science & Society
• University of Manchester - BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
• UAL Central Saint Martins - Creative Direction
• University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership - Business Sustainability Management - Distinction

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