Sahaana Shankar: Graphic Designer specializing in empathy-led visual communication

Sahaana Shankar is a graphic designer and visual communicator based in Milton Keynes, Midlands, United Kingdom. She specializes in human-centered design, empathy-led visual communication, and the creation of experience-led work that fosters deep connection. As the founder and creative lead of The Break-In Kit, a toolkit designed to support students transitioning from academia to industry, Sahaana Shankar demonstrates a unique ability to combine product design with emotional intelligence. Her professional portfolio includes diverse projects such as Expresso Minds, which utilizes augmented reality and branding, and To Touch Is To Tell, focusing on editorial design and user experience. Sahaana Shankar holds a First Class Honours degree in Graphic Design from Coventry University and has gained significant industry experience through roles at Adobe, BibliU, and Lloyds Banking Group. Her technical proficiency spans the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Final Cut Pro, complemented by conceptual strengths in typography, visual hierarchy, and wireframing. Driven by curiosity and a desire to solve meaningful problems, she explores unconventional formats and community-building through her creative practice. Based in the UK, Sahaana Shankar continues to influence the design field by prioritizing clarity, care, and intention in every project, ensuring that visual storytelling serves a supportive and human purpose.