Designer, Founder of Studio Modak
Gajesh Mitkari is a designer, illustrator, and the founder of Studio Modak, a creative studio based in Nagpur known for its bold storytelling, thoughtful branding, and culturally rooted visual identities. With over 6 years of experience in building successful brands and a lifetime of creative experimentation, Gajesh’s work blurs the line between art and design, often celebrating Indian narratives with a contemporary twist. An alumnus of the National Institute of Design, he has led projects across packaging, branding, illustration, and design strategy for both emerging startups and established businesses. His design philosophy is simple: make it meaningful, make it memorable. Apart from running Studio Modak, Gajesh is a mentor to young designers, a keen observer of human behavior, and an artist at heart who still finds joy in sketching on paper before switching to pixels. Whether it's crafting a brand book or a matchbox, his attention to detail and story-first approach remain the same.
Aaquib Wani, Hariom Verma, Naveen Selvanathan, Prasad Kadam & Ajinkya Jadhav, Doodle Mapuls, Gajesh Mitkari