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==Team== |
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'''VINAY SAYNEKAR''' |
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Worked on various calligraphy and typography projects under guidance and leadership of Prof R K Joshi. Was associated with Chimanlals Pvt. Ltd. as chief design consultant. |
Worked on various calligraphy and typography projects under guidance and leadership of Prof R K Joshi. Was associated with Chimanlals Pvt. Ltd. as chief design consultant. |
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Teaching Calligraphy and Typography at Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, since 26 years. Participated in a group show ‘3 Calligraphers’. |
Teaching Calligraphy and Typography at Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, since 26 years. Participated in a group show ‘3 Calligraphers’. |
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Written a book on Calligraphy – Aksharsaundarya: Nirmiti ani Itihas, for calligraphy enthusiasts. Calligraphy Lectures in various institutes and groups. |
Written a book on Calligraphy – Aksharsaundarya: Nirmiti ani Itihas, for calligraphy enthusiasts. Calligraphy Lectures in various institutes and groups. |
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Participated and organized workshops for Children to create awareness about calligraphy. Currently involved in calligraphic works which interests him. |
Participated and organized workshops for Children to create awareness about calligraphy. Currently involved in calligraphic works which interests him. |
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'''SANTOSH KSHIRSAGAR''' |
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Born: 1967. B.F.A., M.F.A. (by research) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Mumbai, India. Teaching Indian (especially Devnagari) Calligraphy, Typography and visual communication design,from last 20 years at JJIAA, Mumbai. |
Born: 1967. B.F.A., M.F.A. (by research) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Mumbai, India. Teaching Indian (especially Devnagari) Calligraphy, Typography and visual communication design,from last 20 years at JJIAA, Mumbai. |
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Type Design for Microsoft (first OTF for window xp) in Gujrathi & Oriya scripts. Illustrated talks on Indian Calligraphy in Germany, Belgium, London and Japan. As well work exhibited in Australia, USA. Show in Japan with Prof. Mori Kooun. Conducted more than hundreds of workshops, in India. Many publications. Academic consultant to governmental organizations and many institutions. Now pursuing Ph.D. at IDC, Indian Institute of Technology. |
Type Design for Microsoft (first OTF for window xp) in Gujrathi & Oriya scripts. Illustrated talks on Indian Calligraphy in Germany, Belgium, London and Japan. As well work exhibited in Australia, USA. Show in Japan with Prof. Mori Kooun. Conducted more than hundreds of workshops, in India. Many publications. Academic consultant to governmental organizations and many institutions. Now pursuing Ph.D. at IDC, Indian Institute of Technology. |
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'''SHUBHANAD JOG''' |
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B.F.A., M.F.A. (by research) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Mumbai, India. Teaching faculty Member, from the last 20 years at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. Produced & Directed “Angel of Peace” – a short film on “World Peace” which was screened at the Texas International Film Festival, World social forum (Mumbai) & Mumbai International Film Festival (Competion Section) |
B.F.A., M.F.A. (by research) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Mumbai, India. Teaching faculty Member, from the last 20 years at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. Produced & Directed “Angel of Peace” – a short film on “World Peace” which was screened at the Texas International Film Festival, World social forum (Mumbai) & Mumbai International Film Festival (Competion Section) |
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Designed and Calligraphed “Citations - (Manapatras)” for Shri. R. K. Laxman, Shri. Ajit Wadekar Shri. Vinda Karandikar, Shri. Julio f. Rebero, Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia and many more He has conducted more than 30 Workshops on Calligraphy & has participated in 12 Creative Seminar’s and Workshops |
Designed and Calligraphed “Citations - (Manapatras)” for Shri. R. K. Laxman, Shri. Ajit Wadekar Shri. Vinda Karandikar, Shri. Julio f. Rebero, Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia and many more He has conducted more than 30 Workshops on Calligraphy & has participated in 12 Creative Seminar’s and Workshops |
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'''VIKRAM GAIKWAD''' |
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Partner, Executive Creative Director, Creativeland Asia Graduated from Sir J J Institute of Applied Art in 1990. Vikram has over 20 years of experience in advertising. In June ‘07, he started Creativeland Asia, along with his partner.His work has won more than 300 Golds and Silvers in many national and international awards shows including Cannes, Oneshow, D&AD and Clio.In two decades of advertising, Vikram has worked on and contributed to almost every brand worth its salt. |
Partner, Executive Creative Director, Creativeland Asia Graduated from Sir J J Institute of Applied Art in 1990. Vikram has over 20 years of experience in advertising. In June ‘07, he started Creativeland Asia, along with his partner.His work has won more than 300 Golds and Silvers in many national and international awards shows including Cannes, Oneshow, D&AD and Clio.In two decades of advertising, Vikram has worked on and contributed to almost every brand worth its salt. |
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He was ranked 13 among India’s top creative people by Campaign Brief Asia in 2003. While working very closely with the late Prof R K Joshi for more than a decade, Vikram was involved in many design and type design projects through IDC, IIT and has designed fonts for Microsoft (OTF for Windows XP) in Tamil and Malayalam. |
He was ranked 13 among India’s top creative people by Campaign Brief Asia in 2003. While working very closely with the late Prof R K Joshi for more than a decade, Vikram was involved in many design and type design projects through IDC, IIT and has designed fonts for Microsoft (OTF for Windows XP) in Tamil and Malayalam. |
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Vikram has been a judge at different advertising awards shows - both local and international, for the last 10 years. In 2007, he was ranked among the Emerging Young Indians in a survey conducted by The Week magazine. |
Vikram has been a judge at different advertising awards shows - both local and international, for the last 10 years. In 2007, he was ranked among the Emerging Young Indians in a survey conducted by The Week magazine. |
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'''OMKAR SHENDE''' |
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Born: 1976 B.F.A. from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Arts with specialization in Typography. With more than 12 years of experience, Omkar has worked on user experience design for several projects for web, desktop and mobile devices. |
Born: 1976 B.F.A. from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Arts with specialization in Typography. With more than 12 years of experience, Omkar has worked on user experience design for several projects for web, desktop and mobile devices. |
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As a font designer, he worked closely with Prof. R K Joshi and designed fonts for Microsoft and the Linux operating system. |
As a font designer, he worked closely with Prof. R K Joshi and designed fonts for Microsoft and the Linux operating system. |
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He was invited by Microsoft for a font design workshop in the year 2002 at Seattle. |
He was invited by Microsoft for a font design workshop in the year 2002 at Seattle. |
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'''KURNAL RAWAT''' |
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He has been at the forefront of the Indian design scene since 1998. After graduating from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, he founded ‘Grandmother India’ a multi-disciplinary holding in the field of communication. |
He has been at the forefront of the Indian design scene since 1998. After graduating from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, he founded ‘Grandmother India’ a multi-disciplinary holding in the field of communication. |
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He has been invited to various design conferences around the world by International design bodies like Icograda – International Council of Graphic Design Association, BNO – Association of Dutch Designers, Premsela – Platform for Dutch Design & Fashion, FICCI – Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He has conducted workshops in Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands & India and lectures in Institutes like IDC- Mumbai, IIM-Bangalore, Senac -Rio de Janeiro - Brazil and HKU- Utrecht - Netherlands. |
He has been invited to various design conferences around the world by International design bodies like Icograda – International Council of Graphic Design Association, BNO – Association of Dutch Designers, Premsela – Platform for Dutch Design & Fashion, FICCI – Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He has conducted workshops in Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands & India and lectures in Institutes like IDC- Mumbai, IIM-Bangalore, Senac -Rio de Janeiro - Brazil and HKU- Utrecht - Netherlands. |
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He is an active design researcher studying indigenous art & urban street culture through a typographic lens. His project ‘TYPOCITY’ has been funded by Daniel Langolis Foundation - Canada and has been featured in design magazines like Creative Review, Eye, Print, Art-India, Swindle and Arc. Typocity Project was part of international design exhibitions named ‘Culture Catalyst’ - Lisbon & ‘Visual Power Show’ - Einthoven. He has recently represented India in the Asia Design Meet in S. Korea to discuss Asia being the new hub as design contributor in the Global Arena. |
He is an active design researcher studying indigenous art & urban street culture through a typographic lens. His project ‘TYPOCITY’ has been funded by Daniel Langolis Foundation - Canada and has been featured in design magazines like Creative Review, Eye, Print, Art-India, Swindle and Arc. Typocity Project was part of international design exhibitions named ‘Culture Catalyst’ - Lisbon & ‘Visual Power Show’ - Einthoven. He has recently represented India in the Asia Design Meet in S. Korea to discuss Asia being the new hub as design contributor in the Global Arena. |
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'''SARANG KULKARNI''' |
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Sarang Kulkarni specialises in Type Design, Calligraphy and Typography. He graduated from Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts in 2002. Sarang has designed a Gurmukhi font for Microsoft Corporation for Windows XP. He owns the privilege of working with Prof. R. K. Joshi and continues to learn under the guidance of Prof. Santosh Kshirsagar. |
Sarang Kulkarni specialises in Type Design, Calligraphy and Typography. He graduated from Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts in 2002. Sarang has designed a Gurmukhi font for Microsoft Corporation for Windows XP. He owns the privilege of working with Prof. R. K. Joshi and continues to learn under the guidance of Prof. Santosh Kshirsagar. |
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Sarang is the proprietor of WhiteCrow – Design Management. It has handled various projects related to Indian and Latin scripts, with a vast portfolio of identity designs, calligraphy and graphic design projects worked upon for both Indian and International clients. WhiteCrow has also designed all fonts for Vodafone and Virgin Mobile’s multi-lingual branding. |
Sarang is the proprietor of WhiteCrow – Design Management. It has handled various projects related to Indian and Latin scripts, with a vast portfolio of identity designs, calligraphy and graphic design projects worked upon for both Indian and International clients. WhiteCrow has also designed all fonts for Vodafone and Virgin Mobile’s multi-lingual branding. |
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==External Links== |
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Official Website [http://www.aksharaya.org] |
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Revision as of 09:04, 23 September 2010
Aksharaya - The Letter Concious People.
The journey of Aksharaya began in 1990, with two Indian teachers. With a humble start of workshops and camps, Aksharaya has today become a beacon of achievement and inspiration to many. It is the unconditional contribution, love and efforts of its founder that has led this organisation to find a place of respect and become a source of learning for its members.
About
The history of Indian scripts dates back 5000 years. In India, 10 different scripts are identified from which are derived 22 languages (spoken and written). Through Aksharaya as an organisation we aim for the three E’s: Expand, Educate and Explore. Expand- promote 'letter' as a concept and its forms. Educate- aware the people, both professionals and students, giving them opportunities learn and appreciate through various activities like camps and workshops. Explore- research and development of Indian script, calligraphy and typography.
Interestingly, all Indian scripts follow a common phonetic system. Thus, it is assumable that there still lay many hidden facts that the world including us has still to discover about these scripts. So to rightly connect these Scripts & their culture through intention, thoughts and philosophy there is a need for an organization- Aksharaya. Its contribution is to work in (concept) Letter forms and its related issues, Script study, Calligraphy, Type Designing, Typography, and also Literature (in relation) being some of the many fields. But while its vision remains vast, its mission begins with identifying and connecting various resources to the people.
Team
VINAY SAYNEKAR Worked on various calligraphy and typography projects under guidance and leadership of Prof R K Joshi. Was associated with Chimanlals Pvt. Ltd. as chief design consultant. Teaching Calligraphy and Typography at Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, since 26 years. Participated in a group show ‘3 Calligraphers’. Type-designer. Designed Kannada, Bengali, Assamese and Devnagari text fonts, essentially for corporate communication. Written a book on Calligraphy – Aksharsaundarya: Nirmiti ani Itihas, for calligraphy enthusiasts. Calligraphy Lectures in various institutes and groups. Participated and organized workshops for Children to create awareness about calligraphy. Currently involved in calligraphic works which interests him. SANTOSH KSHIRSAGAR Born: 1967. B.F.A., M.F.A. (by research) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Mumbai, India. Teaching Indian (especially Devnagari) Calligraphy, Typography and visual communication design,from last 20 years at JJIAA, Mumbai. Type Design for Microsoft (first OTF for window xp) in Gujrathi & Oriya scripts. Illustrated talks on Indian Calligraphy in Germany, Belgium, London and Japan. As well work exhibited in Australia, USA. Show in Japan with Prof. Mori Kooun. Conducted more than hundreds of workshops, in India. Many publications. Academic consultant to governmental organizations and many institutions. Now pursuing Ph.D. at IDC, Indian Institute of Technology. SHUBHANAD JOG B.F.A., M.F.A. (by research) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art. Mumbai, India. Teaching faculty Member, from the last 20 years at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. Produced & Directed “Angel of Peace” – a short film on “World Peace” which was screened at the Texas International Film Festival, World social forum (Mumbai) & Mumbai International Film Festival (Competion Section) Designed and Calligraphed “Citations - (Manapatras)” for Shri. R. K. Laxman, Shri. Ajit Wadekar Shri. Vinda Karandikar, Shri. Julio f. Rebero, Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia and many more He has conducted more than 30 Workshops on Calligraphy & has participated in 12 Creative Seminar’s and Workshops VIKRAM GAIKWAD Partner, Executive Creative Director, Creativeland Asia Graduated from Sir J J Institute of Applied Art in 1990. Vikram has over 20 years of experience in advertising. In June ‘07, he started Creativeland Asia, along with his partner.His work has won more than 300 Golds and Silvers in many national and international awards shows including Cannes, Oneshow, D&AD and Clio.In two decades of advertising, Vikram has worked on and contributed to almost every brand worth its salt. He was ranked 13 among India’s top creative people by Campaign Brief Asia in 2003. While working very closely with the late Prof R K Joshi for more than a decade, Vikram was involved in many design and type design projects through IDC, IIT and has designed fonts for Microsoft (OTF for Windows XP) in Tamil and Malayalam. Vikram has been a judge at different advertising awards shows - both local and international, for the last 10 years. In 2007, he was ranked among the Emerging Young Indians in a survey conducted by The Week magazine. OMKAR SHENDE Born: 1976 B.F.A. from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Arts with specialization in Typography. With more than 12 years of experience, Omkar has worked on user experience design for several projects for web, desktop and mobile devices. As a font designer, he worked closely with Prof. R K Joshi and designed fonts for Microsoft and the Linux operating system. He was invited by Microsoft for a font design workshop in the year 2002 at Seattle. KURNAL RAWAT He has been at the forefront of the Indian design scene since 1998. After graduating from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, he founded ‘Grandmother India’ a multi-disciplinary holding in the field of communication. He has been invited to various design conferences around the world by International design bodies like Icograda – International Council of Graphic Design Association, BNO – Association of Dutch Designers, Premsela – Platform for Dutch Design & Fashion, FICCI – Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He has conducted workshops in Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands & India and lectures in Institutes like IDC- Mumbai, IIM-Bangalore, Senac -Rio de Janeiro - Brazil and HKU- Utrecht - Netherlands. He is an active design researcher studying indigenous art & urban street culture through a typographic lens. His project ‘TYPOCITY’ has been funded by Daniel Langolis Foundation - Canada and has been featured in design magazines like Creative Review, Eye, Print, Art-India, Swindle and Arc. Typocity Project was part of international design exhibitions named ‘Culture Catalyst’ - Lisbon & ‘Visual Power Show’ - Einthoven. He has recently represented India in the Asia Design Meet in S. Korea to discuss Asia being the new hub as design contributor in the Global Arena. SARANG KULKARNI Sarang Kulkarni specialises in Type Design, Calligraphy and Typography. He graduated from Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts in 2002. Sarang has designed a Gurmukhi font for Microsoft Corporation for Windows XP. He owns the privilege of working with Prof. R. K. Joshi and continues to learn under the guidance of Prof. Santosh Kshirsagar.
Sarang is the proprietor of WhiteCrow – Design Management. It has handled various projects related to Indian and Latin scripts, with a vast portfolio of identity designs, calligraphy and graphic design projects worked upon for both Indian and International clients. WhiteCrow has also designed all fonts for Vodafone and Virgin Mobile’s multi-lingual branding.
External Links
Official Website [1]