■ Resume

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Education

2023-2026
BA(Hons) Graphic and Media Design
London College of Communication, UALUpper Second Class Honours (2:1)

2026
Creative Direction Short Course
Vogue College of Fashion, London
Five-day intensive course in creative direction and visual storytelling.
Industry-led workshops and talks from Condé Nast professionals.

2022-2023
Diploma in Art and Design
Camberwell College of Arts, UALDistinction in UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design specialising in Graphic Design.
2013-2022
La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata Scored 90% in ISC 2022 - A Level Equivalent.

Experience

September- Present / 2026
Graphic Design Intern — Manifest

Designed Instagram carousel posts adapting Manifest India's published articles into engaging, on-brand social content.Translated long-form editorial stories into concise visual narratives, balancing typography, imagery and hierarchy for mobile audiences.
Worked within Manifest's established visual identity to keep social content consistent with the magazine's brand.Collaborated remotely with the Delhi-based editorial team across time zones, turning around designs from article briefs.Incorporated editor feedback through review rounds to refine layouts before publishing.
March-July / 2026
Graphic Design Intern — Orchid Magazine Designed editorial layouts and assets for their online platform.
Created thumbnails for blog content, maintaining visual consistency.
Collaborated with the editorial team to translate content into engaging visual outputs.

August-September / 2025
Collaboration for Editorial Design Designed an Editorial in collaboration with a MA Fashion Journalism student from London College of Fashion, UAL.
July-August / 2025
Collaboration for Editorial Design Designed a few spreads for an Editorial in collaboration with a MA Fashion Journalism student from London College of Fashion, UAL.
Feburary / 2025
Exhibition Curation Team for Work in Progress Show by BA (Hons) Graphic and Media DesignGained hands-on experience in exhibition curation, including planning and execution.
January-April / 2024
Home Live Brief organised by University of the Arts, London in collaboration with 2LG Studios based in South East London Designed a set of Napkins which are now being sold both online and offline at the Not Just a Shop by UAL.

Leadership

September / 2026
Student Ambassador, University of the Arts LondonWelcomed and Guided visitors providing details about the exihibit.
Main Link between the Ambassadors and the LDF Management.

2022-Present
Student Ambassador, University of the Arts LondonGuided campus tours and supported open days.

2022-2023
Class Representative, University of the Arts LondonActed as a bridge between students and faculty and contributed in student policy discussions.
2020-2022
Co-Founder of a Non-Profit Organisation (Man Ki Udaan) based in KolkataCreated women empowerment and hygiene awareness in the underpriviledged community;
Raised 2,00,000 rupees by hosting various workshops to help those in need;
Distributed over 2000+ Menstrual Hygiene Kits, 3000+ food packets and 1000+ Covid Relief Kits.

Adobe Certified Professional

InDesignIllustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
Visual Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Lightroom
Adobe After Effects

Vedika Banka Graphic & Editorial Design

Vedika Banka
Graphic & Editorial Design