
Mansi Salvi
3 days ago2 min read
Looking Back at the Journey
From classroom projects to real-world design systems reflecting on the experiences, people, and lessons that shaped this journey.

From classroom projects to real-world design systems reflecting on the experiences, people, and lessons that shaped this journey.

Learning how print is built layer by layer from CMYK and Pantone to white separation on holographic materials.

A glimpse into everyday work life balancing routine, friendships, and the small moments that make it meaningful.

Learning in Practice | Week 13 By Week 13, the nature of work started feeling more dynamic. Instead of focusing on a single type of task, I found myself working on multiple things simultaneously from packaging-related work to communication materials like posters and edits. This shift made me realise how important prioritisation is in a professional design environment. Not every task holds the same urgency. Some require immediate attention due to timelines, while others need
Learning in Practice | Week 12 This week included a focused workshop on print processes , which helped me understand the technical side of design in much more detail. While I had previously been introduced to print and packaging, this session gave a clearer understanding of how files need to be prepared for production. It covered elements like foil, metallic finishes, white separation, UV printing, and UV gloss , and how each of these requires specific file setups. One of the

Studying retail shelves and consumer behaviour to understand how brands compete and how packaging influences quick decisions.











