Rakesh Khilare

I design brand identities and packaging systems — work that has to hold up when it's printed, shelved, shipped, and seen by someone who's never heard of the brand before.
Based in Pune, India. Working remotely with international clients for the past 2–3 years.
My work has been featured on World Brand Design Society and Packaging of the World. The projects I'm most proud of aren't the ones that looked good in a mockup — they're the ones that had a real reason to exist.
I'm drawn to briefs that have something to say. A brand with a point of view. A product with a story that hasn't been told well yet. That's where the interesting design decisions happen.
Currently available for remote freelance, retainer work, and full-time roles with international studios and brands.