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Shivani Parasnis, a typographer & graphic designer, on her work, her choices and lucky leaps of faith | Women at Work

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If wealth was measured in good vibes, Shivani would be one of the richest people in the world. This typographer and Graphic Designer, currently working for Spotify and born in Mumbai (India), had a completely different destiny planned for her; but, as every good story goes, she took the lead on her own design. The rest is all about creativity, adaptations, and successful outcomes.

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