Hey there!

I'm Nishi Patel (she/her)

I’m a graphic designer based in New York, and naturally I'm a big pizza fan. I'm also an aspiring plant mom, who likes to work on fun stuff, with fun people.

I received a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY New Paltz, whilst minoring in Psychology. Although I'm interested in all things design (almost all), some of my favorite areas include Typography, and exploring User-Centered Design. When I'm not creating you can find me listening to and exploring new music, trying to be a plant mom, and eating and exploring new foods.

But, ending up in the arts wasn't always the plan. As a matter of fact, I didn't take a single art class in high-school and was a total biology nerd.
I guess I spent a lot more time enjoying the drawing and labelling of diagrams than I did the studying part. Fun fact about me and school, is that I finished most of my schooling at an International School in India.

As a bicultural individual who has experienced both of her cultures, inclusivity in design is really important to me. I also try to always have an open-mind and am constantly working towards being a more inclusive and sustainable designer.

***Resume available at request***
At a quick glance

Who I am

I am a first generation Indian American
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi
Soft Skills
Organized, detail oriented, hard working, meets deadlines, quick study, adaptable
Experience
2023 - Present
Junior Designer | Departures
2022 - Present
Freelance Contractor | Dexcom
2020 - 2022
Brand Design Intern | Medly Pharmacy
2021
Teaching Assistant | SUNY New Paltz
2020
Freelance Contractor | Katz Drugs
2020
Layout Designer | The Teller Magazine
(SUNY New Paltz)
Education
2018 - 2022
BFA in Graphic Design | SUNY New Paltz
(Summa Cum Laude + Dean's List)