Suvam Parija Available for work

About

Designer, working slowly.

Based in Bengaluru, working with clients in Europe, North America, and across Asia.

Suvam Parija · 2024

I'm Suvam — an independent interaction designer working at the intersection of brand and product. I've spent the last decade partnering with studios, founders, and small teams on work that requires care, slowness, and an opinion.

Before going independent in 2021, I led design at two early-stage product companies and spent four years at a small London studio working on identity and editorial web. I trained as a graphic designer and came to product design through type, which is still where most of my obsessions live.

I work in long, quiet cycles — usually between six weeks and six months at a time. I take on two or three engagements at once, and I try to be honest about what I know and what I don't. Most of my work comes through repeat clients or warm introductions.

Outside of client work, I write occasionally, teach a small workshop on editorial type, and tend to a small ceramics practice on weekends.

10+

Years practicing

60+

Projects shipped

24

Clients worldwide

8

Industry awards

How I think

A few principles.

01

Restraint over noise

The best design disappears into the experience. I work toward quiet, durable solutions rather than loud ones.

02

Typography is the work

Most of design is type. I obsess over type — choosing it, pairing it, setting it well at every size.

03

Process over output

Good work comes from good process. I'd rather build a thoughtful way of working than a portfolio of one-offs.

04

Honest pricing, honest scope

I quote what I think the work is worth and what I think will serve the project. No surprise change orders.

Recognition

Awards & mentions.

2024

FWA Site of the Day — Meridian OS

FWA

2024

Awwwards Honorable Mention — Ofelia Studio

Awwwards

2023

Type Directors Club Certificate of Excellence

TDC

2023

Communication Arts Typography Annual

CA

2022

D&AD Wood Pencil — Editorial Design

D&AD

2022

Brand New Awards, Noted — Sable & Co.

Brand New

2021

European Design Awards, Silver

ED Awards

2020

Awwwards Site of the Day — Personal site v3

Awwwards

Like the way I think?

I'm always happy to hear from thoughtful people working on things that matter.

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