Amir Rizvi

Amir Rizvi, (born 1970, Rourkela, Orissa) popularly known as Rizvi, is one of India's top echelons of designers currently working in India today. In a relatively short time he has managed to build an impressive client list for himself that includes some of the most sought after names in the highly competitive market in Mumbai. His firm has created a reputation for quality work that is innovative and rigorously thought out; and is in addition meticulous AbOUT deadlines and professional commitments.

In addition to his undoubted gift as a designer, Rizvi has the rare ability to combine aesthetics with intellect, and a feel for history. He is an enthusiastic practitioner who seeks inspiration from diverse sources, and as such is invested in working towards the preservation of India’s rich cultural heritage.

He is a rare professionals who combines a strict regard for parameters of aesthetics and skill with a deep-rooted commitment to social causes. He loves to work for the NGOs as he is committed to issues of social justice and has deep empathy and compassion for the underprivileged.

Personal life and education

Rizvi comes from a Hindustani Muslim with the Ganga-Jamuni culture family. He learnt art as a child in Sunflower Art School, under the guidance of Late Jaspal Singh. Then studied Graphic Design at the National Institute of Design 1989-94. After working as an Instructional Designer at Raffles Software in Bangalore, he moved to Mumbai. Now he has a design studio called DESIGNBAR.

He also conceptualizes and writes scripts for television channels.