'Constructing Letterforms'
A workshop by Prof. Manohar Desai
Workshop Theme : Try to construct letter forms from the things around us. Take inspiration from culture. Understand the basic principles of letter design, Discuss and find possibilities to convert the letterform in the form for titles and font, develop the concept using variety material to enjoy the world of letterforms.
About Instructor:
A Graphic Designer and specially known as a 'Calligrapher', born in India (Pune , Maharashtra) on 24th January, 1973.

He has completed his Diploma in Applied Art (G.D.Art Applied) in 1993, Diploma in Fine Art (G.D.Art Fine) in 1996, Art Teachers Diploma (A.T.D.) in 1994, Diiploma in Art Education (Dip. A. Ed) in 1995, Masters in Indology with focus in 'History of Indian Script' in 2005.
His Calligraphy titles for Publication Design, Music albums, Movies and dramas are more popular. He has taken letter as a form on Canvas and started compositions using calligraphy. Displayed more than 15 solo and group shows in many places of India and abroad. Participated in International Calligraphy Exhibition and conference at St. Petersburg & Moscow in Russia. His 10 Calligraphy work has found place in most distinguished International Calligraphy Museum, Moscow, Russia. Participated and Exhibited his Calligraphy work in 29th Calligraphy Conference in Minneapolis, U.S.A. He was honored by giving him membership of 'Association of Calligraphic Art, America', as the first member in their Association from India.
Head of the Communication Design Department in Symbiosis International Universies 'Symbiosis Institute of Design. Teaching Typography, Calligraphy and many other subjects from the area of Graphic Design.

  Prof. Manohar Desai