Words of appreciation
reviews
Student Testimonials
Devyani Sehgal, Bartlett School of Architecture
University College London
It was a great experience getting to work with Palakshi Mam for my architecture portfolio. She constantly helped me in refining my ideas, finding a strong narrative behind my pieces, and adding depth to them. She was always there to provide on ground support, whether it was about suggesting fixes in proportions or continuously helping me fix the formatting of each and every portfolio. Will always be really really grateful for all her help and support!
Rehmat Majithia
Dartmouth College
I am extremely grateful to Palakshi Ma’am for her guidance and support in developing my portfolio. She is highly approachable, prompt in her responses, and communicates with great clarity.
Palakshi Ma’am played a crucial role in refining and elevating the ideas I had for my portfolio pieces. Her ability to quickly understand a student’s interests and strengths allows her to shape ideas into well-developed, impactful outcomes. She offers thoughtful insights and unique perspectives that strengthen your concepts and help you explore them more deeply.
Nandini Jain
Rhode Island School of Design
Palakshi Ma’am mentorship was the driving force behind my creative growth, helping me curate a portfolio that ultimately secured my acceptance to RISD for Architecture. She encouraged me to look inward and use my personal experiences as a foundation for my designs. This is evident in projects like "Orbit of Self," where I explored complex emotions through botanical symbolism, and "Versions of Me," a multimedia project involving film and sculpture that addressed mental illusions and healing. Beyond technical skills, she taught me how to weave a narrative through my work—from the heritage-inspired to the structural reimagining of icons. Her ability to see the potential in my sketches and help me refine them into sophisticated portfolio pieces was invaluable. I am so grateful for her guidance, which has not only prepared me for the rigors of RISD but also shaped my perspective as a future architect.
Aadya Budhiraja
Rhode Island School of Design
Working with Palakshi ma’am was a transformative experience that helped me channel my creative voice into a cohesive, impactful portfolio. Her guidance was instrumental in helping me navigate the complexities of the application process, ultimately leading to my Early Decision acceptance at RISD. Through our collaboration, I was able to push the boundaries of my art, moving from technical execution to deep, thematic exploration. Her mentorship didn't just help me build a portfolio; it taught me how to articulate the "why" behind my work. I am incredibly grateful for her support in helping me find a path where my passion for art, design, and innovation can coexist.
Sharanya Mehta
Imperial College London
Creating my portfolio with Palakshi ma’am was a defining experience in my journey toward applying for Design Engineering at Imperial College London. Her mentorship went far beyond traditional art instruction; she helped me bridge the gap between artistic expression and engineering-led design, ensuring my portfolio demonstrated both technical rigor and creative depth. the photoshoot sessions we did together were a game-changer. Palakshi ma’am’s eye for lighting and composition helped capture the tactile nature of my physical models, such as the intricate wire and clay ribcage in ‘Between Reflections’. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance in helping me turn my design portfolio into a reality.
Riya Kedia
Parsons, The New School
It has been a privilege to work under Palakshi Ma’am’s guidance throughout the development of my portfolio. Her support during the ideation stage helped me explore diverse concepts and experiment with unique materials and techniques, enhancing the creativity of my work.
During the making process, her willingness to address my doubts and provide constructive feedback enabled me to refine my ideas with confidence. Additionally, her guidance in presenting my work through a clear and cohesive slideshow was invaluable in preparing me for university submissions.
I sincerely appreciate her mentorship and support throughout this journey.
Asmi Agarwal
University of Cambridge
As an applicant to both American and British universities, preparing portfolios for courses ranging from visual arts to architecture, I found Palakshi Ma’am’s guidance very helpful in both the creation and curation of my work. She helped me create coherence between different pieces in my body of work, as well as refine existing 2D and 3D work to better suit the requirements of the courses to which I was applying.
Pavani Agarwal
University of Pennsylvania
Working with Palakshi Ma’am honed my art portfolio and stylized my work towards the major I was applying for. With weekly meetings and interactions on text, she was able to help me create a portfolio with my skill-set that effectively translated my intended meanings into artwork that was Ivy-Level. Her personalized work-style, and honesty regarding improvements allowed me to create a portfolio I was proud of, which further allowed me to get accepted into my top choice university and major, University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences, Design (BFA). I loved working with her in the later process of my application to work on new larger projects while simultaneously tweaking the tiniest details to create a flawless application portfolio.
Rubaab Bhatia
Pratt Institute
Working with Ms. Palakshi has been an incredible experience. With her help, I was able to enhance my ideas and refine them to showcase the desired concepts. Her guidance was especially valuable when I struggled with certain pieces and mediums, such as a charcoal work which she helped me create. Her expertise ensured I could execute my work professionally. Moreover, Ms. Palakshi taught me how to contextualize my art, connecting it to something bigger than myself and ensuring it resonated with the audience. All in all, her support has been transformative and helpful, leaving me with a lot of learnings that I’ll continue to implement in my work.
Nandini Mathur
Central Saint Martins
I am incredibly grateful to Palakshi Ma’am for her invaluable inputs in shaping my portfolio for Central Saint Martins. Given that she went to the same school and her expertise in portfolio presentation helped me transform my work into a compelling and professional showcase. She provided insightful feedback, creative direction, and practical tips that elevated my concepts and made my portfolio stand out. From structuring my ideas to refining my visual narrative, Ma’am ensured that my work reflected both my artistic identity and CSM’s expectations.
Lakshya Bhasin
Emory University
Working with Palakshi maam was a great and enriching experience. I met her for design support with a coffee table book - she was really helpful with her guidance about the entire design, look and feel of the book. She was really able to understand the emotion the book tried to capture and adjust her suggestions accordingly. Her keen eye for detail helped me create a book that truly reflects the Mumbai’s vibrant spirit.
Sejal Minda
Parsons School of Design
I am beyond grateful to Palakshi Ma’am for her incredible guidance in shaping my design portfolio for Parsons. Pasrsons was my top choice and she really helped my dream come true. She not only helped me curate strong pieces but also provided valuable feedback on layout, presentation, and storytelling. Her expertise ensured that my work reflected my personal style and creative vision. She also guided me in crafting my artistic statement, helping me articulate my inspirations and aspirations with clarity. Her mentorship gave me confidence and a deeper understanding of the design process. Thanks to her, I feel prepared and excited for my next steps. Thank you, Palakshi Ma’am.
Ranbir Singh
Grade 6, Jersey Design
Palakshi Ma’am’s creativity and guidance were truly inspiring! She helped me design girls' football jerseys for an underprivileged NGO called Khel Khel Mein in Gurgaon, making them both comfortable and meaningful for the girls. From colour selection to design details, she taught me how to create impactful sportswear on Procreate application. Her support made this project a reality and the NGO was really grateful for her mentorship!
Vivaan Bhatia
Grade 9, Personal Website
Working with Palakshi Miss was an incredible experience! She helped me channel my creativity, understand colour theory, and design a unique logo for my personal website. Her guidance made the entire process exciting and fun. Thanks to her, my website truly reflects my personality and vision.