Venkatesh Babu Arunachalam M: 8553811360 // E: venky.viera@gmail.com // DOB: 23 Oct 1992
___________________________________ I am interested in pursuing a career in an organization where I can utilize my skills and interests to the fullest.
___________________________________ Education Year
Degree
Institute / University
Score
2015
B.Arch
School of Design, Mysore University
6.5/10
2010
Class XII
Delhi Public School, Bangalore North- CBSE
85%
2008
Class X
Presidency School, Bangalore – ICSE
87.5%
___________________________________ Internships
Layam Advertising | Chennai July2015 | Present Creative Mentor Took up this opportunity to explore the methodologies, processes and design concept involved with the print media sector. Played the role of creative mentor for the team. Job profile included graphic designing, approving art conceptualisations and finalizing the content for various ad campaigns, social media outreach, etc. Worked in close liaison with other art directors, creative media team to complete various assignments. Was instrumental in designing the interiors to revamp the old office setup.
Sujit Nair Design Group (SDeG) | Bangalore Jan2014 | July 2014 Intern architect Was part of the design team for various residential and commercial projects. Prepared construction drawings, electrical layouts, as-built drawings, joinery details, schematic renders etc. for the office. Graffiti design for a restaurant (has been executed)
Auteur Designs | Mysore April2013 | June2013 Intern architect This was a pro-bono opportunity to gain exposure to “off-the textbook” learning. Designed components for residences – compound wall, gates, furniture, etc. Learnt softwares – AutoCAD, Sketchup8
Freelance | Mysore, Bangalore June2013 | Present I have been working as a design consultant for the less fortunate; with word of mouth referrals resulting in such opportunities. Helped in designing components, additions, interiors and plans for houses which needed intervention and smart design practices.
As part of my initiative to render uniqueness to SME’s, I have designed brand identity, logo, stationary and marketing material for various small establishments and firms to propagate their presence and identity.
___________________________________ Workshops, seminars & competitions
[2015] Emerged as the winner in the ‘Monsoon studio’ workshop at Mysore, conducted by Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT). The purpose of this workshop was to validate the proposed cycle transit system and give a context based solution to the existing scheme. [2015] Was a delegate at the ‘National Smart cities seminar’, Mysore. This helped me understand the underlying infrastructural drivers, key processes being put in place for the ‘Smart cities mission’ of the Central government. [2012] Worked in association with Ar. Nissim Haguenauer at the ‘Architecture et rendezvous’ workshop organized by Alliance Francaise. It involved analysing dead spaces in and around Bangalore’s metro tracks and solutions to regenerate the same. [2011] MASA workshop and seminar with Kaushik Ramanathan, renowned Industrial designer to rethink / redesign spaces of the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore. [2012] Spearheaded the Product design competition, conducted by NASA India. [2011] Our entry was selected amongst the top 10 entries in the country in ‘Nari Gandhi analysis trophy’ competition hosted by NASA India.
___________________________________ Personal details
Technical skills Rendering: Lumion, Kerkythea, V-ray for sketchup 3D: Google Sketchup Pro, Autodesk Revit 2D: AutoCAD, Trimble Layout Digital Graphics: Adobe - Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign Microsoft Office Suite
Languages English, Tamizh [native] , Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam
Interests Digital art enthusiast [abstract art, infographics, greetings] Like to Travel [study and documentation of various cities in India and abroad] Football [played as central defender for high school, college and clubs] Keen interest in poetry and lyrics [received the ‘Budding poet’ award at high school, published literature in various reputed newspapers, college magazines] Volunteer [the ‘Ugly Indian’] Social media propagation [founder of 2 Facebook pages – ‘moments and comments’ and ‘quitting plastic’] Blog [ventrickle.wordpress.com]
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