Shruti Dhanawade

"Freelance Fashion Illustrator – Flats" @ Bellerose

About

I’m a fashion design student passionate about blending creativity with global awareness. Through my design journey, I’ve become increasingly interested in the cultural, political, and economic forces that shape the world—especially how industries like fashion influence and are influenced by global systems. Currently, I’m pursuing the “Global Diplomacy” course by SOAS, University of London (via Coursera), where I’m exploring the foundations of international cooperation, diplomacy, and soft power. Alongside this, I’m also upskilling in UI/UX design, which helps me understand user behavior, digital storytelling, and human-centered thinking. My goal is to bring together design, diplomacy, and sustainability—whether through ethical fashion, cultural exchange, or international policymaking. I’m now preparing for a master’s in International Relations to further explore this intersection and contribute to meaningful global change.

Country

India

City

Phagwara

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

fashion flats, technical garment illustration , Technical sketches , International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Affairs, World History, Interpersonal Communication, Mediation, Market Research, Figma (Software), Wix Website Builder, CLO 3D Fashion Design Software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Fashion Illustration, Visual Merchandising

Experience

"Freelance Fashion Illustrator – Flats"

Bellerose

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Belgium

Fashion Flat Designer (Adobe Illustrator) Develop detailed fashion flats in Adobe Illustrator from designer-provided handmade sketches and physical garments. Accurately illustrate garment construction, seam lines, stitch details, and finishing. Ensure correct proportions and clarity in all technical drawings. Revise flats based on design feedback and collection updates. Maintain organized Illustrator files and consistent flat styles across designs.

User Experience Designer

Codec Technologies India

2025-6 - 2025-8 · 3 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

As a UI/UX Design Intern at Codec Technologies, I contributed to crafting intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences for web and mobile platforms. I collaborated closely with senior designers, developers, and project managers to translate business goals into elegant, functional interfaces. Skills & Tools: UI/UX Design Principles Wireframing & Prototyping Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop User Research & Usability Testing Responsive & Mobile-first Design Key Responsibilities: Conducted user research, competitive analysis, and gathered requirements to inform design decisions. Created wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma and Adobe XD. Designed high-fidelity UI mockups aligned with modern design trends and brand guidelines. Participated in team brainstorming sessions and design critiques to iterate on ideas. Worked with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design specs. Assisted in maintaining design consistency across multiple projects and platforms.