Sudhir Sharma — Founder
Sudhir Sharma is the founder and CEO of INDI Design, a consulting firm that collaborates with clients across industries and regions to create branding and design solutions. With over 30 years of experience, he has contributed to the fields of visual communication, branding, and design strategy in India and internationally. He is also the Founder Emeritus of Elephant Design. Sudhir is the author of “Design Attitude”, a book that explores the role of design in shaping success and is referenced by entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, and students. He has been the creative mind behind the original branding of some of India’s well-known brands, including ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finserv, Venkies, Panacea Biotec, EKA Mobility, Terrablu, and Bhikaram Chandmal. He established POOL / DesignIndia Magazine, a platform for discussions on design, innovation, and art, and founded India’s Best Design Awards, which recognizes excellence in design across industries. Sudhir has served on the India Design Council, the World Economic Forum’s Global Council for Design, and is a board member of WIDC, China. He has also been a jury member for awards such as Cannes Lions, Dutch Design Awards, and Design Turkey. As a visiting faculty member at NID Ahmedabad and other design schools, he has been involved in teaching and fostering communities around design and education.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in branding and design consulting across diverse industries.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 36 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Brand Development
- Design Strategy
- Graphic Design
Career Highlights
- Founder of INDI Design with 30 years of experience.
- Authored 'Design Attitude', influencing design professionals.
- Pioneered branding for major Indian brands like ICICI Bank.
Work Experience
ValueLabs
Head Of Design (6 mos)
Designindia Magazine
Founder, Chief Editor (16 yrs 4 mos)
Indi Design
Founder, Chief Executive Officer (16 yrs 7 mos)
Elephant Design
founder and director (19 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Visual Communication at National Institute of Design
High School at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jamnagar