Maya Patel

Maya Patel

Graphic designer, reformed perfectionist, owner of far too many houseplants

📍 Chapel Allerton, Leeds, GB

🤝 Where you might know me from

Organisations

Leeds Urban Sketchers · Leeds · Sunday mornings

💭 To understand me a little better

Good to know about me
I notice fonts before faces. Sorry in advance.
How I find communication easier
Send me a voice note — I'll send a paragraph back.
What drains me
Briefs that say 'make it pop' with no other information.

💛 Things I love, can't get enough of, or have been dreaming about

A heavy, ridiculous fountain pen
It makes admin bearable.
Risograph prints
The smudgier the better.

🙅 Things that aren't really for me

Comic Sans

⭐ A few of my favourite things

Favourite films

Spirited Away — Comfort, every time.

Favourite music & bands

Little Dragon — For deadlines.

🧰 Tips & life hacks I can share

Name your files like a human
final_FINAL_v7 is a cry for help.

🧩 Problems I'm trying to solve — ideas welcome

Keeping one plant alive in the bedroom
North-facing graveyard.

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