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Priyanka Bhalerao
Graphic Design MFA

MICA Maryland Institute College of Art

Specialisms: Graphic Design / Typography / Printmaking

Location: New York, United States

priyanka-bhalerao ArtsThread Profile
MICA Maryland Institute College of Art

Priyanka Bhalerao

Priyanka Bhalerao ArtsThread Profile

First Name: Priyanka

Last Name: Bhalerao

Specialisms: Graphic Design / Typography / Printmaking

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My Location: New York, United States

University / College: MICA Maryland Institute College of Art

Course / Program Title: Graphic Design MFA

About

Heya! I’m Priyanka, a visual storyteller with an MFA in Graphic Design from MICA, Baltimore, with years of experience across advertising, branding, motion, retail, and E-learning. I’m fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, think in Figma, and believe every design should reflect the heartbeat of a brand authentic, clear, and memorable.

In Sanskrit language, “hasta” means hand and “mudra” means gesture; together, they form a system of hand gestures used in Indian classical dance. Fascinated by how dancers use one single gesture to interpret different meanings and to convey objects, emotions, and stories through movement. Through my work, I explore these ancient hand gestures through design to enhance dance not just for aesthetics, but for learning, preservation, and emotional connection. This invites you to not only see with your eyes, but also begin to speak with your hands.