Volunteer Merch Product Developer for Manjeet Sarkar
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Volunteered as a merchandise product developer for the Dalit standup comedian Manjeet Sarkar, a performer that uses his public platform to speak out on discrimination against marginalized groups in the Indian subcontinent and diaspora.
Overview
Manjeet Sarkar is a rising standup comedian in the Indian standup community, well known for his social commentary on discrimination against marginalized groups in South Asian communities. I was inspired by his outspoken and acute delivery on these topics, and so while enrolled as a fulltime Computer Science student, I contributed to his efforts by leveraging the years of design experience I had accumulated thus far. This opportunity allowed me to design in a capacity that aligned more with my values and general outlook. I designed graphics for his upcoming tour to be used on merchandise to raise funds for expanding said tour.
Manjeet Sarkar Untouchables tour key graphic
Manjeet Sarkar Untouchables tour locations graphic
Skills & Impact
I built the product development process from the ground up, inclusive of sourcing manufacturing resources. This involvement enabled a revenue stream that could further expand Manjeet Sarkar’s reach and message. It allowed me to apply my past experience in a capacity that broadens it towards product lifecycle development.
