About

My story

I am a London-based multidisciplinary artist, designer and entrepreneur working across public art, participatory practice and creative health. My work brings together visual thinking, collaborative making and careful delivery, often within complex public, civic and healthcare contexts.

I was born in the UK and raised across multiple cultural environments, including Ireland, India and the USA. Growing up between places shaped a sensitivity to movement, difference and belonging, and an early awareness of how people navigate shared space. Creativity was a constant — through music, drawing, building and making — and became a way of understanding the world as much as responding to it.

My formal training spans music, architecture and visual communication, grounding my practice in both spatial thinking and clarity of communication. I studied architecture at Philadelphia University and then graphic design at Virginia Commonwealth University. Afterwards, I freelanced as a designer in New York for over a year before I returned to London to complete a Master’s Certification in Visual Communication at the London College of Communication. In 2011, I founded Roopadesigns, establishing a commercial design studio that has operated continuously for over a decade.

Running Roopadesigns has shaped how I work: with attention to responsibility, long-term relationships, budgets, timelines and delivery. Alongside providing commercial design and visual communication services, the studio has become the foundation from which my wider artistic and participatory practice has grown. This entrepreneurial grounding underpins my ability to lead complex, multi-partner creative programmes with confidence and care.

Alongside the studio, my artistic work developed through facilitating workshops, collaborating with community groups and responding to public commissions. Over time, this evolved into leading projects across public space, cultural venues and healthcare settings, where creativity plays an important role in supporting connection, agency and wellbeing.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of art, design and creative health. I lead projects that require trust, attention and coordination — holding creative vision alongside practical delivery. Whether working with residents, artists, clinicians or institutions, I am motivated by practices that are made with people rather than for them, and by the belief that creativity can open meaningful space for reflection, dignity and shared ownership.

Childhood
UK,Ireland, IndiaI was born in the UK but raised in a whirlwind of locations from Cork to Kolkata, due to my father's maritime profession. Childhood was a medley of melodies, athletic pursuits, and immersive Lego creations that fuelled my imagination. Through it all, these experiences shaped not only my upbringing but also instilled in me a deep appreciation for the diversity of the world around me.
Lego
Kolkata, IndiaMy fascination with Lego went beyond mere child's play; it was a deep-seated interest that captured attention from all corners. From a young age, I delved into intricate Lego creations, showcasing my imaginative flair through architecture. My designs attracted interest from local media outlets and earning me the title of a 'child prodigy'. Newspapers, magazines, and even television programs featured my creations, shining a spotlight on my creativity and innovation. This early recognition fuelled my passion for design and laid the groundwork for my future endeavours.
Piano
India, USAI began piano lessons at the Calcutta School of Music at age seven, later becoming one of its first scholarship students. Following my A-Levels, a scholarship as a concert pianist unexpectedly led me to the Brevard Music Centre in the USA. Waking up to the serenade of trumpets echoing over the tranquil lake and drifting off to sleep with the soothing strains of a string quartet in the distance, this period epitomised beauty and harmony. Yet, amidst the enchantment, I grappled with the intricate tapestry of cultural complexities, navigating the nuances of assimilation in a foreign land.
USA
Philadephia, Richmond, New YorkUpon returning to academia, I initially pursued architecture at Philadelphia University, but was soon drawn to the rapidly evolving realm of digital arts. Swiftly changing course, I delved into visual communication at Virginia Commonwealth University eagerly absorbing knowledge in a sea of creativity. After university, I seized the opportunity to freelance as a graphic designer in New York City (amid the aftermath of post-9/11 shock waves), realising a lifelong dream of living and working in the city. It felt like stepping into a Frank Sinatra song - the epitome of New York dreams.
UK
LondonAmidst the turbulence of the times, I found myself back in London in 2008, navigating a period of transition filled with a variety of odd jobs, from data entry to door-to-door sales. Determined to further my skills, I pursued and successfully completed my Master's Certification in Visual Communication from the London College of Communication. This marked the beginning of a diverse array of endeavours, from freelancing as a graphic designer to establishing my own design firm, Roopadesigns, and The Print Design studio in Lavender Hill in 2011.
Art
LondonMy passion for art has been a constant inspiration in my life, leading me to hone my skills from an early age. I finally stablished my own art studio just before the onset of the global pandemic. The timing proved fortuitous, coinciding with a resurgence in the art scene. I seized the opportunity to expand my reach by offering global art classes and hosting virtual sessions, fostering connections with art enthusiasts worldwide. Today, my artwork has been featured in exhibitions spanning from London to Tokyo, a testament to the journey that began with a childhood love for creativity.