Shivangini Tandon
Storyteller
- Portfolioclick on the images to see excerpts
A coffee table book chronicling the life of an army family.Interviews with a grandmother led to a beautiful book about a life's journey from 1939 to 1989 in the context of wars and the creation of the Indian nation.
An illustrated telling of a wife's tale living in alien landsHaving been unexpedtedly thrown into a nomadic life, from New York to post-communist Romania and chaotic Nigeria, an expat wife wanted to pen down the myths and realities of living in unknown worlds. I created a coffee table book with local mythology, political history and everyday tales.
Uncovering the work and life of a 1930s filmmaker
Jyotish Sinha's family knew little about his prolific career as a pioneering sound engineer and filmmaker in South India and Sri Lanka. My job was to investigate memories and archives to document his work and quirky life.
An infographic of memories
For a 60th birthday surprise fondest memories from close friends and family were turned into a beautiful timeline in the form of a little book. - Other Work
Social campaigns demand dense information be translated to relatable narratives. I spend time immersing myself in the problem and then create infographics or publications that simplify complex issues.
Infographic on a study on gender bias in Haryana for Breakthrough
The case for investing in children's football infrastructure in India
- Testimonials
"I could hardly believe it when Shivangini turned a project intended to document my grandparents' lives into a beautiful informative lesson in history that my family will treasure for generations to come."
"Shivangini helped share the story of our organisation, and the many voices it represents through a beautiful and visual narrative form. We wanted the website to share our journey over the years, and we are extremely happy with it!"
"Excelled in writing, specifically her ability to take complex topics and condense them to target specific audiences. She was creative in her approaches and worked well with people at various levels."
