Lakshmi Sunil

Former Brand Marketing Manager, Bonito Designs

Thamanna was an invaluable member of our team during her time at Bonito Designs. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to challenges stood out from day one. Whether collaborating on high-profile client branding projects or taking ownership of designing and iterating marketing collateral under tight deadlines, she consistently delivered high-quality work with a keen eye for detail. What truly impressed me was her proactive approach to learning and her ability to communicate complex design concepts clearly across teams, ensuring alignment between creative vision and client expectations.I have no doubt Thamanna will excel in any role she takes on, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for opportunities in Graphic Design.

Lakshmi Sunil

Former Brand Marketing Manager,
Bonito Designs


Thamanna was an invaluable member of our team during her time at Bonito Designs. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to challenges stood out from day one. Whether collaborating on high-profile client branding projects or taking ownership of designing and iterating marketing collateral under tight deadlines, she consistently delivered high-quality work with a keen eye for detail. What truly impressed me was her proactive approach to learning and her ability to communicate complex design concepts clearly across teams, ensuring alignment between creative vision and client expectations.I have no doubt Thamanna will excel in any role she takes on, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for opportunities in Graphic Design.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Samar Musthafa

Founder, Metro OS

Thamanna is one of the best UX designers I had the pleasure of working with. She is quick, innovative and incredibly motivated. She communicates really well, seeks ample feedback and is quite open to suggestions. Her designs are quite unique and timeless. Truly one of the most exciting development experiences when working on projects with her.

Samar Musthafa

Founder, Metro OS


Thamanna is one of the best UX designers I had the pleasure of working with. She is quick, innovative and incredibly motivated. She communicates really well, seeks ample feedback and is quite open to suggestions. Her designs are quite unique and timeless. Truly one of the most exciting development experiences when working on projects with her.

Neenu K

Founder, Lyra Salon

Thamanna’s creative expertise transformed our brand’s visual identity. Her ability to craft compelling social media content and branding materials directly contributed to a surge in sales within just three months. The data-driven social media calendar she developed also boosted our engagement, showcasing her strategic approach to design.

Neenu K

Founder, Lyra Salon


Thamanna’s creative expertise transformed our brand’s visual identity. Her ability to craft compelling social media content and branding materials directly contributed to a surge in sales within just three months. The data-driven social media calendar she developed also boosted our engagement, showcasing her strategic approach to design.

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Education

Education

Authored a Merit-awarded dissertation on poverty reduction policies, analyzing the impact of tax credits in New York City.

Mastered STATA for socioeconomic data analysis, crafting evidence-based policy recommendations.

Explored global trade dynamics, development microeconomics, and strategies for sustainable growth.

Master of Economic Development & Policy Analysis

Master of Economic

Development & Policy

Analysis

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

2023-2024

University of Nottingham, Nottingham,

United Kingdom

2023-2024

Graduated with first class distinction, blending interdisciplinary insights from psychology, economics, and literature.

Led as Secretary of Art & Decor, managing 300+ volunteers for large-scale campus events.

Digital Illustrator & Writer for Soapbox Psychology Blog, merging creative design with analytical articles on human behavior.

Served as Head of Art & Decor (2020-21), curating themes and executing décor for festivals attended by 2000+ students.

Core member of Psychology Association (Digital Design) and Economics Association, organizing debates and workshops.

Graduated with first class distinction, blending interdisciplinary insights from psychology, economics, and literature.

Led as Secretary of Art & Decor, managing 300+ volunteers for large-scale campus events.

Digital Illustrator & Writer for Soapbox Psychology Blog, merging creative design with analytical articles on human behavior.

Served as Head of Art & Decor (2020-21), curating themes and executing décor for festivals attended by 2000+ students.

Core member of Psychology Association (Digital Design) and Economics Association, organizing debates and workshops.

Bachelor of Psychology, Economics & English

Bachelor of Psychology,

Economics & English

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, India

2019-2022

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, India

2019-2022

12th Grade

Vivekodayam Boys Higher Secondary School, Thrissur, India

2018-2019

Vivekodayam Boys Higher Secondary

School, Thrissur, India

2018-2019

10th Grade

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Poochatty, Thrissur, India

2016-2017

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Poochatty,

Thrissur, India

2016-2017

Advanced from Content & Graphics Intern to full-time designer, mastering Adobe Suite to deliver 50+ high-impact visuals for digital/print campaigns. Played a key role in rebranding efforts, aligning visuals with consumer insights to boost client retention by 25%.

Advanced from Content & Graphics Intern to full-time designer, mastering Adobe Suite to deliver 50+ high-impact visuals for digital/print campaigns. Played a key role in rebranding efforts, aligning visuals with consumer insights to boost client retention by 25%.

Advanced from Content & Graphics Intern to full-time designer, mastering Adobe Suite to deliver 50+ high-impact visuals for digital/print campaigns. Played a key role in rebranding efforts, aligning visuals with consumer insights to boost client retention by 25%.

Project Parvaah



Project Parvaah



Head of Design (Remote)

Oct 2019 - Sep 2023

Promoted from volunteer to lead design initiatives, overseeing WordPress site development, social media strategy, and educational content for 1000+ users. Streamlined design workflows, resulting in a 40% increase in content output and engagement.

Promoted from volunteer to lead design initiatives, overseeing WordPress site development, social media strategy, and educational content for 1000+ users. Streamlined design workflows, resulting in a 40% increase in content output and engagement.

Promoted from volunteer to lead design initiatives, overseeing WordPress site development, social media strategy, and educational content for 1000+ users. Streamlined design workflows, resulting in a 40% increase in content output and engagement.

Bonito Designs

Graphic Designer (Bangalore, India)

Mar 2022 - May 2023

Crafted 20+ audience-centric branding & promotional designs using psychological principles to boost engagement by 30%. Strategized social media calendars for visual storytelling, aligning with market trends and consumer behavior.

Crafted 20+ audience-centric branding & promotional designs using psychological principles to boost engagement by 30%. Strategized social media calendars for visual storytelling, aligning with market trends and consumer behavior.

Crafted 20+ audience-centric branding & promotional designs using psychological principles to boost engagement by 30%. Strategized social media calendars for visual storytelling, aligning with market trends and consumer behavior.

Lyra Beauty

Lyra Beauty

Freelance Graphic Designer (Remote)

May 2023 - Sep 2023

Design

Experience

Design

Experience

Design

Toolkit

Design

Toolkit

4+ Years of

Experience

4+ Years of

Experience

4+ Years of

Experience

Based in Sheffield, UK, I’m a versatile artist with an eye for policy analysis. I carry four years of accomplished history in areas such as graphic design, branding, and crafting digital strategies, with a focus on developing audience-centric visual narratives. Together with my thorough understanding of economic development and policy scrutiny, my creative pursuits acquire a unique blend of artistic vision and analytical reasoning.
In my spare time, I explore the realm of the arts — producing portraits, generating mixed-media embellishments, discovering novel techniques, and encapsulating transitory instants via the lens of a camera. A relentless explorer and a museum aficionado, I gather my inspiration from varied cultures, bustling markets, and unnoticed elegance found in daily life. My deliverables, be it an analytical paper, a social campaign, or a canvas teeming with raw sentiments, marries discipline and impulsiveness.
Off duty, I can be found unearthing the concealed treasures of England, assembling Spotify playlists imbued with the pulsating rhythms of Bollywood, or in search of the crunchiest panipuri. My ever-increasing assortment of IKEA mugs and penchant for seasonal lattes reflect my belief that contentment resides in minutiae.
Why not join me over a discussion on design, policy, or the enchantment involved in transforming notions into manifest creations?

About Me

Hello!

A Visual Designer

A Visual Designer

I am

Thamanna Sayed Thaha

I am

Thamanna

Sayed Thaha