Design Practice
Where Ideas Become Form
Designing identity, culture and public spaces for Inida’s leading institutions
Introduction
Manish Arora’s design practice is both deeply rooted and expansively connected — anchored in the visual traditions of Varanasi while engaging with contemporary challenges of institutional identity, environmental communication, social design, and monumental public art. His work has shaped how India’s premier institutions present themselves, and how communities experience designed environments.
Design Impact
4
Solo Shows
79
Group Shows
17
Workshops
49
Jury Roles
18
Collections
7
Published Works
Signature Works
Year | Work | Category | Client |
2025 | Tilak Dwar — Monumental Gateway for Deepotsav, Ayodhya | Public Art / Architecture | Ayodhya Dev. Authority |
2024 | First Prize — Abstract Art & Design Competition (₹2,00,000) | Design Competition | Ayodhya Dev. Authority |
2022 | Logo Design — Top 3 Finish (₹50,000 prize) | Brand Identity | Ayodhya Dev. Authority |
2021 | SUTRA Logo & Book — COVID-19 Mathematical Model | Identity + Publication | IIT Kanpur |
2019 | Logo Design — 100 Years of Lucknow University | Brand Identity | University of Lucknow |
2016 | Guinness World Record — Largest Photo Awareness Campaign (302 posters) | Campaign Design | Public Campaign |
2014 | Internal Signage System — BHU Trauma Centre | Environmental Design | CPWD / Govt. of India |
2013 | Graphic Identity Programme — Brand BHU (First redesign in 97 years) | Brand Identity | BHU |
2013 | Brand Identity — IIT (BHU) | Brand Identity | IIT BHU |
