Mr. Manoj Madhavan - Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun

Mr. Manoj Madhavan

EDUCATION

MA in English Literature, Karpagam University, Coimbatore
Certification Courses from Knight Center for Journalism, University of Texas: News Design, Data Visualization, Digital Video Production, Audience Engagement, and Product Management for Newsrooms

FELLOWSHIP / AWARD / ACHIEVEMENTS

WAN IFRA (World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers) Award Winner (2007, 2008, 2010)
Hindustan Times (Mint) Journalist of the Month – 7-time recipient

A seasoned media and design professional with over 30 years of experience in creative communication, visual storytelling, and branding. Recognized for delivering high-impact design across print, digital, and interactive platforms, with a strong focus on user engagement, design systems, and editorial aesthetics.

He has held leadership roles across some of India’s leading media houses, including News Corp, Hindustan Times (Mint), India Today, and Media Transasia, where he directed creative teams and led design strategy for print, digital, and multimedia platforms. His body of work spans brand identity development, magazine and newspaper design, app UI/UX, and large-scale event branding for corporate and editorial clients. His design direction has consistently blended storytelling with strong visual systems to drive user engagement and brand recall.