Featured Projects
A curated selection of our work across immersive spatial narratives, brand identity systems, and editorial design. We explore the space where art and commerce meet.
Our interpretation of 'Gothilicious' for Asian Paints ColourNext, a spatial experience designed to evoke powerful emotions. We used woven fabric surfaces, stylized tattoo art, and a moody palette to translate the complex, sensual, and confident persona of contemporary Goth culture into a tangible narrative.
This animated narrative explores 'Z Futures,' a trend forecast for Asian Paints ColourNext capturing the fearless spirit of GenZ. Through dynamic illustration and motion, we visualized the themes of digital activism, authenticity, and social consciousness that define this generation.
We were entrusted with designing the 75th-anniversary book for Wipro, a project that involved structuring a complex historical narrative. This video offers a glimpse into the final publication, a testament to our ability to handle large-scale narrative design, from content architecture to final packaging.
The design of a forecast report requires a delicate balance between conveying dense information and creating a compelling visual journey. This spread from the Asian Paints ColourNext 2025 report showcases our approach to publication design, using clean typography and a thoughtful layout to guide the reader.
For the 'Indofuturism' theme, we created a gallery of the surreal. This installation juxtaposes traditional Indian motifs with retro-futuristic imagery, using backlit portraits and layered materials to build a unique visual culture. It demonstrates our process of creating hybrid narratives through spatial design.
A brand's identity is its most distilled story. For EpDeSa, a global oil trading company, we created a minimalist corporate logo rooted in heritage. The design draws from the 'Sword of Saladin,' creating a mark that is both simple and strong, suitable for a global stage.
We believe material is a medium for storytelling. This close-up of our 'Soil' installation for ColourNext reveals text debossed into an earthen texture. It highlights our focus on the tactile and sensorial, transforming a raw material into an artistic and communicative surface.
Design is born from understanding. In this short film, our founder discusses the philosophy that guides our studio, explaining how we translate abstract trends into concrete narratives across exhibition, print, and digital mediums. It is a look into the 'why' behind our work.
About Featured
Our creative process begins not with a sketch, but with the material itself. Whether we are embossing text into raw earthen surfaces for an exhibition or structuring a complex seventy-five-year corporate history, we seek the tactile and emotional core of the subject. We do not just solve problems; we build visual languages that feel lived-in and human.
Our Philosophy of Materiality
We approach exhibition design as a dialogue between architecture and human experience. By utilizing unconventional elements like salt, soil, and copper, we transform static environments into evolving narratives. Our work for platforms like Asian Paints ColourNext is a testament to this, where we synthesize abstract trends into multi-sensory walkthroughs that visitors can physically inhabit.
Strategic Brand Identity
When we build a brand identity, we start with a fundamental question: what is the story? For clients like EpDeSa, we stripped away the noise to create a minimalist, heritage-rooted mark. We believe a logo should not just identify a company; it should communicate the essence of the entity. Our design systems are built for longevity, ensuring that every visual touchpoint feels consistent and purposeful.
Narrative Editorial Design
Our editorial design philosophy is built on pacing and rhythm. Designing a commemorative publication like the Wipro 75th-anniversary book required us to balance heavy corporate history with an intimate, approachable reading experience. Every page turn is a deliberate decision on how the reader receives information, ensuring that text, image, and white space work in concert to tell a complete story.
Digital and Future-Facing Narratives
Technology serves as a bridge, not a substitute. Whether we are using motion to visualize the energy of Gen Z trends or integrating digital tools into physical installations, our goal remains the same: to create a connection that feels both immediate and timeless. We invite you to explore these intersections of craft, culture, and design with us.
Wari Watai
We are a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Bangalore. For ten years, we have been obsessed with finding stories in materials—from copper to plain soil—and turning them into visual poetry. We design to make people feel a sense of homecoming, transforming the abstract into something you can reach out and touch.
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