Ruchika rao

Brand Focused Art Director

I develop distinctive brand identities, campaigns and visual worlds for culture-led brands across music, entertainment, lifestyle and emerging businesses.
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Campaign Design for FEEDBACK by @magiccal.moments.music ✨ A live feedback series for artists, DJs and producers/instrumentalists from industry leaders. Shoutout to @fiyafoto for the amazing pics 📸
Last night, I had my Theo Parrish awakening during a Sound Advice session at @shyboy.hifi This one felt different from the beginning. The room was packed with longtime fans, curious listeners and admirers sitting cross-legged on the floor, leaning
Last night, I went into @kon1200 ‘s Sound Advice Session at @shyboy.hifi expecting him to share about his iconic remixes and dissect his edits, but I walked away with something I’ll carry with me for a long time as a creative. Kon began
This month I had the pleasure of listening to @richmedina - a DJ, producer, poet, and educator, deep dive into the world of Fela Kuti during his Sound Advice session at SHYBOY Hi-Fi. Working through a stack of 45s and LPs, Rich guided us through the
@flawed_mangoes played in Dallas last week and their performance was something I’ve never experienced before - total sensory bliss 💙 Art by @ruch.rao
When faith faces death, who wins? Music Huge fuzzy guitars, washed-out dreamy vocals, and grunge-heavy walls of sound turn that melancholy into something beautifully haunting. Artwork by @ruch.rao
Last night, J.T. Donaldson opened a window into the world of Isabelle Antena during his Sound Advice session at SHYBOY Hi-Fi. Drawing from records in Isabelle’s personal collection and a friendship that spans more than a decade, he guided us t
This one’s a decade old. First digital art for the 🐐@skrillex Shot by @jas Hydra•Bad, 2015 [IYKYK] #skrillex
Had the pleasure of experiencing Sound Advice Vol. 1 at @shyboy.hifi where DJ @skemerichards guided us through the culture of Japan’s Jazz Kissa spaces, where patience and deep listening are part of the ritual. The set moved across borders, fro