About the Studio
Founded in Mumbai in 2023 by Saumya Mittal Bafna, From&To is a multidisciplinary design studio that specializes in branding, website and identity, and spatial design. With a keen eye for innovation and a commitment to excellence, From&To has quickly established itself in the industry. Their dedication to pushing boundaries and
bridging the gap between various design disciplines sets them apart.
Notably, the studio's work on Monk's Brew Club has earned them prestigious recognition, including two Kyoorious awards. Saumya, the driving force behind the studio, has also been celebrated in the design community,
being featured in the DXD 20 under 35 exhibition.
At From&To, the ethos is clear: design is not a solitary endeavor. Instead, they believe that true beauty emerges when different realms of design and thinking converge. By seamlessly blending graphic, spatial, and product design elements, they create holistic and captivating end products that resonate with audiences on multiple levels.
From conceptualization to execution, From&To is dedicated to crafting memorable experiences
that leave a lasting impression. Collaborative, innovative, and boundary-pushing,
they are committed to shaping the future of design, one project at a time.
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Core Team
Saumya Mittal Bafna
Founder and Creative Lead
Saumya is an independent graphic designer based in New Delhi, India. She's a graduate of the London College of Communication and has a wide-ranging experience in branding, editorial design, and information design. She's worked with organizations like the UN, Wateraid, PMNCH, Transform Health, and philanthropists like Nandan and Rohini Nilekani, which has shaped her focus on social and human-centered design.
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Saumya has a unique way of using data to explore hidden aspects of Indian culture. Her work aims to share important facts about India, touching on topics like religion, food, gender, marriage, mental health, and the environment. She does this to bridge knowledge gaps and challenge common assumptions using a mix of qualitative and quantitative data, all brought to life through graphic design.
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Her series, 'From Statistics to Stories,' can be found at Fluxus Chapel in Mumbai and was recently featured at the Bombay Zine Festival. She's also launched her own studio, 'From&To,' with a focus on information, editorial, and visual identity design. Notably, the studio's first project won two Kyoorious awards in 2023 for outstanding branding and illustration work.
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Contact: saumya@fromandto.design
Instagram: @saumya__mittal
Drishti Sharma
Project Manager and Content Strategist
Drishti is a management practice professional with a focus on marketing, conscious leadership and communications. Her approach to projects blends technical finesse, principles of pragmatism & collaboration with tangible business outcomes to form the cornerstone of her management philosophy.
Drishti has nurtured meaningful partnerships on digital solutions with clients across industries such as SBI Card, Sarita Handa, and the Kochi Biennale Foundation, including a confidential FinTech client with BCG.
In the past, she has worked as a marketing strategy associate with The Piano Man and Masters Union School of Business. In capacity as a freelance writer, she has also created assets for brands like BreadTalk India,
The Revolver Club and The Groove.
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Email: drishti@fromandto.design
