Portfolio nikheel-20 mar12

nikheel aphale
catalogue // graphic design + calligraphy
• branding
• publication {book design, book covers, print communications & collaterals}
• environment graphics {events graphics, retail/store graphics, signage}

DISCLAIMER: The work in this presentation is original work and includes projects done at different stages, for independent clients as well
as various design studios of which I have been a part. These designs are confidential and privileged. You are hereby notified that any review,
re-transmission, conversion to hard copy, copying, circulation or other use of these designs and any attachments is strictly prohibited.

caA
pilot training academy by chimes group // identity
• wings • turbine • star • dynamic

// Codesign

quest alliance
livelihood for unprivileged children youth // identity
sun • think tank • Q A • organization • source of energy • collaboration

// Codesign

marks
various logos collection // identity

CIIE, IIM, Ahemedabad (1st Runner up) SEWA, Ahmedabad (1st Runner up)

open minds india
a year of collaboration between india netherlands // branding
• open up • culture • exchange • icons • flag colours

// Codesign // the proposed options

Open Minds
INDIA HOLLAND
Design
Collaboration
1Nov–12Nov 08

Identity–02

Design Collaboration
1Nov–12Nov 08 Open Minds INDIA
TODAY’S SPEAKER
Rajeev Dang, Core888 IND
7PM Onwards, Central Park Art Gallery.

Open Minds INDIA
Open Minds
INDIA
TODAY’S SPEAKER
Rajeev Dang, Core888 IND
7PM Onwards, Central Park Art Gallery

Banners

incube
a business centre // corporate communication
• informal • clever • identity extensions

// Codesign

rasovara
gujrati thali restaurant // branding
• modern yet traditional • wholesome meal • western india • royal • r of gujrati script

// JWT, Mumbai

For Laser Cuttig/ Etching/ Emboss For Starionery/ Print Ads

Identity

citrique
a bar in pullman hotel, gurgaon // identity
• relish • stir • excite • stimulate

// White

CITRIQUE | BAR

CITRIQUE | BAR
SUMIT GUPTA (Restaurant Manager)
M: +91-98210 7878 | E: sumit.gupta@tiki.com

FRENCH HOTELS
123/66, Road Steet, City, Country T: +91-98210 7878

Logo Business card

vivara
all day dining restaurant in pullman hotel, gurgaon // identity
• alive • bustling • geometric (taken from interior) • simple yet unique

// White

carbon
jewelry brand // store graphics
• quirky • dark • unconventional • night • party

// Codesign

urban woods
signage system for residential project in jaipur—vatika group // signage
• geometry grid • trees flowers • jaipur • urban

// Codesign // Architect Ashok Dhawan, Delhi

GROUND

Types of locational signages// Main entry, Club Each Street

PRODUCTION PROCESS
ON DHOLPUR STONE

Cut by water jet

Sandblasting on both
sides with 4mm depth
for texts, arrows and
graphics

Paint with Vatika Green
C100 M0 Y90 K40
Pantone 349C

GROUND

Details

craftmark
craft products catalogue // publication
craft tools • patterns grids • indian aesthetics

// Codesign

jacob ballas
brochure of a finance company // publication
• authority • trust • currency • premium

// Codesign

A Bright light
a book on power and electricity department, sikkim // book design
• sikkim • new age • content management • information design system

The golden light The golden light
Transmission Transmission

1
Days oF
2
Days oF
3
Days oF
4
MONEY
5
SOCIAL
THE GOLDEN THE PRESENT THE FUTURE GENERATED RESPONSIBILITY
LIGHT 1976-2011 vision 2015
1927-1975 2012-2015

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Content Page: Each section is colour coded for easy understanding of time period.


THE

DAYS OF
FUTURE
v i s i o n 2 0 1 5
98 99

Section Dividers


this Was manul POwER hOusE (north sikkim) 100Kw
folloWed by the
commissioning ROThaK POwER hOusE (West sikkim) 200Kw
of three more
micro hydel poWer Rimbi POwER hOusEs (West districts) 200Kw
stations, Within
a span of just These additions resulted in electricity reaching areas like Mangan,
Jorethang, Namchi, Nayabazar and Gyalshing.
four years
The year 1974 was a transition period for Sikkim as it witnessed a political
upheaval. However, this was also the time that the power sector was
given a separate identity. It disassociated itself from the Public Works Till then, the Power Department of Sikkim was engaged in the generation
Department and emerged as a full-fledged, independent department. of electricity, its transmission to various load centres and finally, its
Ever since SIkkIM jOINED INDIA AS ITS 22ND STATE, ON distribution to consumers of all categories. As a whole, the department
MAY 16, 1975, there has been a steady growth in the power sector. was responsible for the development of power projects in the state, in
In the initial period after the merger, as there were no new projects order to meet the ever-growing requirement and for generating revenue.
planned, the newly-formed power department looked after the
operation and maintenance of the existing systems. the department added a feW more plants in later years, taking
its installed capacity to 38.10 mW, of Which 33.10 mW is constituted
by 1974-75 the state Jali POwER hOusE 2.10mw by 11 hydel plants and 5 mW by a diesel plant. the hydel projects
had a generation generated poWer at a maximum of 11 kv, Which Was stepped upto
Rimbi miCRO hydEl 0.02mw
capacity of only 3mW 66 kv for transmission.
from the folloWing ROThaK miCRO hydEl 0.02mw So far, all hydel plants in Sikkim were ‘run-of-the-river’ type. This meant
there was no dam or reservoir used for storing water and generating power
hydel stations during the lean/peak period.
manul miCRO hydEl POwER hOusE 0.01mw
Once the generation started, it was noticed that the peak and lean
diEsEl POwER hOusE aT gangTOK 0.27mw generation periods were during monsoon (june-November) and the load
profile had been exactly the opposite. Peak demand occurs during winter
As the power available was insufficient to meet the demands of the state, period (October-March), when temperature drops to as low as 0 degree
drastic load shedding had to be imposed. Finally, this shortage led to the Celsius. Peak demand during winter season was 49 MW, when generation
conception of the Lower Lagyap Project of 12 MW capacity. from hydel stations reduced to 50% of installed capacity, forcing the state
to import power from other sources.
Though the construction of Lower Lagyap pre-merger with India, it was
only post-merger in 1979 that the project commissioned and full capacity the state imported NTPC’ s Farakka Thermal Power Station in West Bengal 1.2 % (5 MW)
was achieved in 1983. The government of India constructed the project, poWer from
and it was only in 1982-83 that the Energy and Power Department took PGCIL, Chukka, Bhutan
over the management of the Lower Lagyap Hydel Project (LLHP). the folloWing
This project proved to be a boon for Sikkim and provided the impetus sources WBSEB’ s hydel plant at Ramam (20% of generated power is reserved for
for expansion of electrification in the state. It was assumed that with Sikkim)
this project, the era of power shortage would be over. But, surprisingly, NHPC’ s plant at Rangit, Sikkim (As the plant is located in Sikkim, it
the shortage continued as the demand for power had, in the meantime, gets free power to the extent of 12% of generation. If there is additional
increased manifolds. There had been a steady, but not very significant requirement, it is payable)
capacity addition from the mid-’80s to the mid-’90s. However, the latter
half of ’90s saw a quantum leap in the installed capacities.

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One of the spreads showing grid visual language


diesel
(12%)

gas steam(0%)

hydel

(88%)
installed capacity (mW) in sikkim
The peak generation or expected peak generation in 2010-11 Currently, Sikkim has 12 hydro
is 60.2 Million kWh. The average generation over the last projects under its control and two
5 years has been in the region of 42 Million kWh, with the diesel generators (with a combined
average total state consumption over the last 5 years being installed capacity of 5 MW as
2002-2011
roughly 288 Million kWh. backup and for emergency VIP
area power supply). These projects
have been generating energy for
the state for many years now.

DIESEL GANGTOk 4.00 (MW)
Diesel ranipul(1%)
CHangE THE Colour DIESEL RANIPUL 1.00 (MW)
rabumchu(9%)
lachung(0%) LLHP HYDEL 12.00 (MW)
Kalez(3%)
jALI POWER HOUSE (HYDEL) 2.10 (MW)
upper rognichu(8%)
RIMBI-I 0.60 (MW)
rimbi-ii(1%)
meyangchu(13%)
Here’s an account ROTHAk 0.20 (MW)

Chten(0%)
of tHe enerGy RONGNICHU-II 2.50 (MW)
rognichu-ii(2%)
rothak(0%) Generated in tHe Last CHTEN 0.10 (MW)
rimbi-i(1%)
Jali Power House ten years
MEYONGCHU 4.00 (MW)
Hydel(3%)
RIMBI-II 1.00 (MW)

UPPER RONGNIICHU 8.00 (MW)
llHP Hydel(59%)
kALEz 2.00 (MW)

LACHUNG 0.20 (MW)
average generation
RABUMCHU 3.00 (MW)
of each plant
betWeen 2002-03 to ToTal 40.70 (mw)

2010-11

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One of the spreads with illustration/information graphics


infraSTruCTure TouriSM
roaDs | HEliPaDs rEsorTs | loDgEs
railways | airPorTs, ETC. roPEways | CaFETErias
KiosKs, ETC.

induSTrieS
HEalTH | BrEwEry
PHarmaCEuTiCal

centers of poWer consumption

transmission rggvy
sources of poWer generation
(66/11kv level)
doMeSTiC
CoMMerCial
PubliC

Till the early ’80s, Sikkim had no transmission system. The pattern of be watched out for, and a complimentary transmission network plan needs
supply was basically through the 11 kV and 415 volt lines from power to be in place to meet these future demands. Starting from the physical and
stations. The scenario changed after the commissioning of the LLHP demographic details of the state, this chapter highlights some facets of its
when the first-ever high voltage 66 kV line was used for transmission. economy and developments in the sectors mentioned above.
One double circuit of these lines runs from LLHP to Tadong and one S/C Along with other neighbouring states, Sikkim too has embarked upon the
line further up to Phodong. path of reformation in the power sector.
The other double circuit line goes to Melli. This is the juncture where the the yesteryear’s scenario of faltering poWer and frequent
line is inter-connected with the power system of West Bengal through a 66
kV link coming from Bipara via Kalimpong. The import of power from the blackouts has become a thing of the past. sikkim has achieved
central sector totally depends on this route, which is a weak line. The state the distinction of being a load shedding-free state in india.
will have to wait for the development of regional and national transmission The fruits of reformation are being enjoyed by all sections of society,
network extended to Sikkim to gain greater strength in exchange of including the rural population.
power. This can be achieved once the long-awaited Rangit project is
commissioned. In this manner, Sikkim will be connected to the central Significant work has been done towards replacing the overloaded
power stations, including Ramam, through a 132 kV transmission network conductors and transformers. To stabilise the power system in the rural
upto Rangit switchyard, where the state has proposed a single-circuit areas, a number of new 11/11 kV switching stations fed through higher
transmission line connecting Melli substation. capacity DOG lines have been added. There is a visible improvement over
the poor voltage profile and rickety distribution system that existed in the
Over the years, the status of economic development of Sikkim with state power network earlier. This has helped achieve a reliable and quality
particular emphasis on some key sectors is directly related to the power position in the rural areas, at par with the urban areas.
development of a strong transmission network. If one analyses the
statistics projected in the government reports, then along with On the commercial front too, Sikkim has been able to maintain a low
the exponential growth predicted in the hydel power generation, tariff rate for domestic consumers, while providing free power to rural
developments in tourism, infrastructure and industrial sectors too need to consumers (those with consumption below 50 units).

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The state’s total population is only around 5.5 lakh and nominal income has been growing at an impressive The historic trade route to the Tibet Autonomous Region of China through There has also been a renewed
annual rate of around 14.5 % since 1989-90. Sikkim maintained one of the highest economic growth rates in the the Nathula Pass, which had been one of the most active routes to this emphasis on major investments
country during the Ninth Plan. As mentioned in the 10th Five Year Plan (2002-07) draft document (published by region and other parts of China and Central Asia till 1962, has now been in infrastructure (both physical
the Planning Commission, New Delhi) with a growth rate of 8.3 %, the state is second to only Pondicherry (now reopened. Sikkim plans to gradually convert this shortest and easiest and social) as the government
Puducherry), Chandigarh and Delhi. (Do these three states have exactly the same growth rate?) In this regard, overland access to China as a means of economic and services exchanges perceives it as the main hurdle in
Sikkim is far ahead of many other well-performing states. over the next few years. This is evident from the host of activities the development of other sectors.
This achievement has been possible only because of the vision of the Sikkim government—to work towards an recently initiated in improving connectivity and other physical and social The total road connectivity
eco-friendly sustainable development and better living standards for its people. In this direction, the state has infrastructures in the borders by the Union government. in Sikkim is around 2,447 km,
chosen a development strategy that is based on sustainable development and investor-friendly policies. As far as industrial growth is concerned, the state has witnessed the including the BRO managed roads.
The present government has overturned the negative economic growth rate that earlier gripped Sikkim into advent of private ventures, including Labot Glass Bottles Factory, Mount Now, the construction of new roads
a positive economy! Distilleries, Ayurvedic units of BK Crests and the Chaudhary Group of Nepal. in villages and upgradation and
When Sikkimese delegates visited South East Asian and many European stabilisation of the existing ones are
countries in the beginning of 2006, they got the opportunity to interact being given full importance.
with their counterparts in those nations. This led to a number of MoUs
being signed, including one with a Dutch consortium led by the famous
Van Rijn Trading Group in Holland, The Netherlands; with AMCOT,
a branch of Gasser Holding of Switzerland, and with the Building and
Construction Authority of Singapore. Also, joint ventures have come up in
businesses such as watch making, horticulture and floriculture, urban
development and tourism.
Of late, a host of health and pharmaceutical giants, including Glenmark
Pharmaceuticals and Swiss Garnier Health Science, have either obtained
approval or are in the process of seeking the same for their set-ups
in Sikkim. Similarly, a few distilleries, cable manufacturers and
entertainment concerns too are vying to establish their presence.

Sikkim’s plan to expand its industrial and tourism sector has resulted in
an increasing demand for power. keeping this in mind, the state revised
its policies and invited many independent power producers to operate on
projects. In due course, this will lead to revenue generation for the state. In
this section, we will look at what is in store for an already developing state.
Due to the efforts of the government and its forward-looking vision,
Sikkim has witnessed remarkable growth on the economic development
front in the last decade. The gross domestic product (GDP) of the state
has increased from Rs ………. crore in 2000-01 to Rs ………. crore in 2009-
10, which has been relatively much higher. The per capita gross domestic
product recorded over ……… in 2000-01 to ………in 2009-10. Among the 28
states and 7 union territories in the country, Sikkim has the 5th highest
growth rate in per capita income, and its per capita income is the 14th
highest in India.

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jimmy the terrorist
author: omair ahmed publisher: penguin // book cover

// Codesign

a tiger at twilight cyclones
author: manoj das publisher: penguin // book cover

NON STOP INDIA
author: MARK tully publisher: penguin // book cover

Bollywood Nights: series
author: nico raposo publisher: penguin // book cover
shoot the crow shoot the peacock

india’s world
author: arjun appadurai dr. arien mack publisher: rupa // book cover

khargosh
an off-beat film, directed by paresh kamdar // title + credits
• hand drawn with metal nib on paper then edited digitally

DIRECTOR’S COMMENT: It is really too good! It has got everything. The restrained flourish of the tails– their ends merging into the black; the
texture within the letters, their complex tonality and its position–right toppish also dynamises the black background. All these together create
terrific complexity which is very reflective of the complexity that Bantu experiences in his journey in the film”

navyaa
family serial on star-plus tv channel // logo
digitally drawn and edited on the computer

FIREFLY Studio, Mumbai

tricolite
theme: festivals of india // calender
• all graphics are hand drawn with metal nib with colour inks, later digitally edited, composed

January Spread (centre spiral binding)

Other Months Spread (centre spiral binding)

thank you!
nikheel aphale
graphic designer + Calligrapher
• bollywood fan • foodie • traveller • doodler
Location blog
New Delhi, India http://leehkin.blogspot.com

Email achievements
anikheel@gmail.com • Group Exhibition // Mocha ArtHouse, Delhi, India // May, 2010
• Group Exhibition // Arpana Caur Gallery, Delhi, India // August, 2010
Areas of Expertise • Group Exhibition // Russian Centre for Arts Science, Delhi, India //
Branding, Publications, Environmental/Retail Graphics December, 2011
• Calligraphy work selected for annual juried issue of 2010 2011 of
Education + Work Letter Arts Review, USA (A well known calligraphy magazine)
• 1995-2000 • Blog is featured in www.webdesignschoolsguide.com under ‘40 fantastic
Graduate in applied arts from LS Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, India calligraphy blogs’.
• 2000-2002
Tata Interactive Systems, Mumbai, India
• 2002-2003
The Economic Times Times Entertainment (Planet M Times Music)
Mumbai, India
• 2003-2006
Post graduate in Graphic Design from National Institute of Design (NID),
Ahmedabad, India
• 2005-2006
B4U Television Channel, as a part of NID’s diploma project
• 2006-2010
CoDesign, New Delhi, India
• Currently work as independent Graphic Designer

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