Laya Chirravuru

Laya Chirravuru has a diverse range of work experience. Laya started their career as a Design Intern at Triburg in 2014, where they conducted trend research and designed lookbooks and fabric catalogs. In 2015, they joined TCNS Clothing Company Ltd as a Fashion Designer. During their time there, they focused on creating contemporary Indian womenswear, incorporating global fashion trends and utilizing Indian textile crafts. Laya also conducted market studies, planned product development, and analyzed sales reports. In 2019, Laya worked as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Conscious Games, collaborating on their first card game and assisting with character drawing and design development. Most recently, they joined Roots Studio in 2022 as a Design Researcher and Community Engagement Lead. In this role, they organize design workshops, conducts surveys and interviews, and manages projects aimed at improving engagement with indigenous artists. Laya also facilitates cross-cultural collaborations with brand partners and leads the Cultural Advisory Circle.

Laya Chirravuru completed their Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Design Research (Bauhaus) at Hochschule Anhalt from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) degree in Fashion Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi, where they studied from 2011 to 2015.