My 3 months working with the Action Northeast Trust (ANT) Store and Cafe in Bangalore, India began in February 2016. I chose the ANT to contribute my skills actively, in a challenging environment to a group that could really use them.
As an ANT team member, I was assigned the development of a complete brand identity for the cafe and store. I generated designs for posters, information cards, menus, stickers, way-finding, and even wallpaper for the ANT’s new store in Chennai.
I enjoyed a warm hands-on approach to my internship, working in the store/cafe each day, consulting with the design team at their offices and production facility, and travelling around India to visit with various unique artisan groups. This experience profoundly influenced how I see my role as a designer/maker and has inspired me to pursue career opportunities and choices that focus on Fair Trade and practical, direct collaboration with creatives and artisans.
As an ANT team member, I was assigned the development of a complete brand identity for the cafe and store. I generated designs for posters, information cards, menus, stickers, way-finding, and even wallpaper for the ANT’s new store in Chennai.
I enjoyed a warm hands-on approach to my internship, working in the store/cafe each day, consulting with the design team at their offices and production facility, and travelling around India to visit with various unique artisan groups. This experience profoundly influenced how I see my role as a designer/maker and has inspired me to pursue career opportunities and choices that focus on Fair Trade and practical, direct collaboration with creatives and artisans.
TESTIMONIAL |
Clare’s willingness to offer her assistance in tasks beyond her assigned project is commendable. Her ability to become a part of the team and give us her point of view on issues helped us also look at things from a different perspective. Along with keeping to her timeline and design brief, her holistic approach towards the organisation was well appreciated.
Smitha Murthy
Founder - The Action Northeast Trust, India
Founder - The Action Northeast Trust, India