Smish Designs is a contemporary artist, designer and illustrator. Her work reveals and questions the social constructs of gender, prejudice and power. Known for her anonymity, Smish has become a prominent voice in Indian protest culture, using her art to raise awareness about human rights and social justice issues. Through her online platforms, she documents social movements and political upheavals, often focusing on recent events in India. Despite not revealing her real name, Smish’s art and messages are direct, thought-provoking, and unapologetic.

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Smish Designs is a graduate in Graphic Design from the Parsons School of Design in New York. Smish’s work has been widely covered and published by Indian and international news media and cultural platforms such as: Taz.de (Berlin), The Caravan, Amnesty International, The Vice, CNNNews18, The Hindu, Gal-dem Magazine (Singapore), Rana Ayyub’s Substack, Hindustan Times, Indian Cultural Forum, etc.

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Beyond her illustrative work, Smish Designs is also trained in architecture. She also collaborate with local craftspeople to create a collection that combined traditional techniques with contemporary design. Her art is not only a reflection of the challenges faced by marginalized communities but also a testament to the power of collaboration and cross-cultural exchange. Through her work, Smish Designs continues to inspire dialogue and challenge societal norms.