Senior Visual Designer, Illustrator
AltCarbon is a planetary intelligence deep-tech company working at the intersection of climate, science, and technology. As a Senior Visual Designer, I work on shaping how these complex ideas come to life visually—across editorial content, brand systems, and day-to-day communications.
A big part of my role has been building a faster, more flexible illustration workflow by combining AI tools like Midjourney, Runway, Gemini, and ChatGPT with hands-on refinement using Adobe tools and Procreate. This hybrid approach helped the team move quickly while still maintaining a consistent visual language and high craft quality.
Because the company works with complex scientific topics like carbon removal, geology, and climate technology, the challenge was to translate dense information into visuals that felt clear, engaging, and approachable. I worked closely with researchers, writers, and designers to understand the concepts and shape illustrations that supported the storytelling rather than just decorating the content.
For the second edition of AlterMag, AltCarbon’s digital magazine, I worked as the Art Director. I led the visual narrative of the article—from defining the overall visual tone and flow to creating key illustrations alongside the team.
The article explored India’s space journey, tracing its early beginnings, regional context, and evolution into a growing ecosystem of modern space startups. The goal was to make a complex, historical topic feel engaging, accessible, and visually cohesive.
For the third article, I contributed as an illustrator, focusing on narrative illustrations, data visualizations, and textures for 3D models.
The story looked at Kanchipuram sarees and how AI and modern technology are beginning to influence a deeply traditional craft. The visual approach balanced cultural richness with a contemporary editorial style, helping bridge heritage and innovation.
I created a data visualization that highlighted the cost breakdown involved in producing a Kanchipuram saree, comparing the expenses of zari, silk, and labour to show how value is distributed across the craft process. Alongside this, I designed a horizontal scroll section that visually guided readers through the step-by-step process of weaving a saree—from preparing the materials to the final woven piece—turning a complex traditional craft into a clear and engaging visual narrative.
The illustrations drew inspiration from the patterns, materials, and weaving processes associated with Kanchipuram silk, while maintaining the editorial visual language established for AlterMag. The goal was to support the storytelling by making complex ideas about craft, production, and technological change visually engaging and accessible.
AltCarbon is a growing company, and I’m currently leading the effort to define and formalize its visual identity. This includes creating a revised brand guidebook that documents illustration styles, visual principles, and usage guidelines.
The goal is to build a system that works both internally and externally—eventually living as a microsite on the company website—so the brand can scale while staying visually consistent and intentional.
