Background

For this packaging design project, I reimagined the visual identity of The Kati Roll Shop through a bold, culture-led packaging system inspired by Kolkata’s street food energy. The aim was to create packaging that felt instantly recognisable, playful and rooted in place — combining expressive illustration, Bengali visual references, vibrant colour and the everyday chaos of the city. The design explores how food packaging can become more than a container; it can act as a storytelling surface that captures the flavour, movement and personality of the brand. From the iconic yellow taxi to hand-painted typographic details and regional graphic motifs, every element was used to bring a sense of Kolkata’s streets directly into the customer experience. For the moodboard, I wanted to build a visual language that felt unmistakably Kolkata — loud, nostalgic, expressive and full of movement. I drew inspiration from Bengali graphic posters, hand-painted street typography, folk motifs, old book covers, tram/taxi culture and the bold visual chaos of Indian street food spaces. The references helped shape a direction that was playful but still rooted in place: saturated reds and yellows, chunky black type, illustrated patterns, cultural symbols and layered compositions. This moodboard became the foundation for the packaging design, guiding the use of high-contrast colour, expressive illustration and a street-style energy that makes the Kati Roll Shop feel vibrant, memorable and proudly regional.

You reached the bottom. But the ideas? They stay on top.
If you're looking for designs that rise above the noise, you know where to find me.

You reached the bottom. But the ideas?
They stay on top.
If you're looking for designs that rise above the noise,
you know where to find me.

You reached the bottom. But the ideas? They stay on top.
If you're looking for designs that rise above the noise, you know where to find me.