dekho: Insights Into Indian Maximalism

Sanya Sharma

dekho means to look

To look is the essence of Indian Maximalism. Bright colours, contrasted by intricate patterns, and tied together by bold typography — you can’t help but turn your head.

This project was inspired by the “Why?” behind this design movement that has been so structurally integrated into India’s visual landscape. The work in this publication speaks to Maximalism in design as a form of resistance. What does it mean to be too much when you’re given too little?

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ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Sanya Sharma

Hello! I’m Sanya Sharma, a multimedia artist based in Toronto. With experience in social media marketing and graphic design, I utilize my artistry to inform a unique approach to each project.

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