
About Rutu Palav
I am a Toronto-based graphic designer and calligrapher with over five years of experience specializing in UI/UX design. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts and a Master’s in Graphic Design and Digital Media from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. This foundation has equipped me with both technical expertise and a strong artistic sensibility.
My work is rooted in the belief that design has the power to influence perception and transform experiences. I create intuitive, user-centered digital interfaces while also exploring traditional forms of design through calligraphy, typography, branding, and editorial design. This dual approach allows me to deliver solutions that are both functional and visually compelling.
I am passionate about pushing creative boundaries — blending traditional craft with contemporary design practices to tell stories, spark emotion, and leave a lasting impact. Whether developing a seamless user journey, designing a book, or crafting expressive lettering, I aim to create work that resonates on multiple levels.
Creative Services
Web Design
Branding
Print & Editorial
Environment Design
Web Design
Branding
Print & Editorial
Environment Design
While calligraphy is at the heart of my artistic journey, I’m also the founder of MH01 Design, a creative studio where design meets storytelling. Visit our website to explore more.
Featured Clients
META
Steelcase
Srujan Prathishthan
Ergo Mark
BalanceFlo
Health-ISAC
AAID
AAP Foundation
Nine Dimension
Navneet Publications
AgeOptions
OPPC
Achyut Palav
ATG
RentLife
Awards & Recognitions
Truly fortunate to be part of the Toronto Outdoor Art Festival 2025 — one of Canada’s most celebrated showcases of creativity. At the festival, I presented Devanagari calligraphy, highlighting the beauty of this script through live demonstrations of different tools, techniques, and mediums. It was an inspiring experience to share this art form with a diverse audience and spark conversations around tradition, design, and storytelling.
Basic to commercial Application of Calligraphy by Achyut Palav. It was Published by the governor of Maharashtra, India at The Raj Bhavan.
Won the Best UI/UX Design, 2020 for the project Original & Organic by Freepublik International Design Award Show
Won the Best Typographer, 2020 for the project Searching & Fulfilling by Freepublik International Design Award Show
Book design published in Mumbai, India for a renowned calligrapher & Padma Shri Awardee Achyut Palav. It was launched at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, India.
Showcasing Devanagari Calligraphy work Seventh International Calligraphy Exhibition by San Francisco Center for the Book.
Calligraphy Artworks displayed at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center as an Indian Calligrapher.
