
Reji Menen — Founder & Design Consultant
Crafting brands with clarity, color and story.
Reji Menen is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator and brand-builder with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), specialized in Applied Art. He specializes in brand identity, packaging, illustration, and visual storytelling. With a career that spans advertising agencies, studio leadership and international client work, Reji combines strategic thinking and hand-crafted creativity to help brands speak clearly and beautifully.
Professional highlights
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Graduated with a BFA in Applied Art, focused on brand building, design, package design, illustration and photography.
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Created illustrations and visual campaigns for a wide range of clients — including international brands such as Nestlé — as well as for magazines and storybooks.
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Produced storyboards for feature and short films — including "Wonderful Day (US)" — and concept/storyboard work for major ad campaigns.
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Worked on advertising campaigns with top agencies, including storyboard and creative work for the Sensodyne campaign produced by Grey Worldwide.
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Served as Art Director and Creative Director across India and the UAE before founding this studio.
Digital presence & creative expertise
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With a strong foundation in both traditional art and digital media, Reji brings an integrated approach to design across print, web and motion. He works confidently across leading design, motion, and digital production platforms to ensure creative precision across print, web, and video.
Approach & philosophy
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Good design begins with listening. Reji’s process is rooted in collaboration: he pairs deep research and strategic thinking with hands-on craft to deliver work that not only looks beautiful but also performs.
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He believes:
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A strong idea makes execution effortless.
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Illustration and photography can humanize a brand and make it memorable.
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Packaging must be honest, usable and distinctive at a glance.
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Each project is an opportunity to translate a brand’s essence into visual language — whether that’s through a carefully considered identity system, a playful illustration for a magazine spread, or a production-ready package design.
About the studio
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After years leading creative teams in agencies and studios across India and the UAE, Reji founded this design studio to offer focused, senior-led design direction and craft-driven execution. The studio works with startups, established brands and creative producers who value clarity, artistry and strategic outcomes.