Aaquib Wani, Founder & Director of Aaquib Wani Design, was featured in Forbes 30 under 30 for Design in 2021. A self-taught experiential designer and art director, he specialises in spaces, festivals, sets, interiors, interactive installations, weddings, and graphic design. Drawing from his Kashmiri heritage and upbringing in New Delhi, he has developed a distinctive aesthetic despite having no formal design education.
Aaquib’s career spans roles from art director at a music magazine to mastering 2D and 3D design. Aaquib was also the art director for Isha Ambani’s sangeet in Udaipur and Akash Ambani’s wedding in Mumbai. His studio, Aaquib Wani Design, has collaborated with numerous big brands including Lollapalooza, Indian Cricket Team, United Nations, Spotify, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Levi’s, Bacardi NH7 Weekender, PVR, and Rajasthan Royals. The studio has also designed special edition shoes for Rohit Sharma for IPL 2021 and 2022, and his collection with Adidas.
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