
SIMMI SINHA
Great design is great complexity presented via simplicity
Oncur Cobanli
Designer and economist
ABOUT ME

I’m a graphic designer and visual communicator specializing in turning complex ideas into clear, engaging, and memorable experiences.
My background spans branding, marketing, visual storytelling, information design, and science communication. I’m especially drawn to projects where design has to do more than look good—where it needs to clarify a complicated concept, create a cohesive system, or help an audience connect with information they might otherwise find difficult to navigate.
Today, much of my work sits at the intersection of design and science. I collaborate with scientists, researchers, and organizational leaders to translate technical ideas into everything from data-driven graphics and presentations to brand systems, reports, campaigns, and public-facing communications.
I approach each project with curiosity and a strong belief that good design should make information more understandable without oversimplifying it. Whether I’m building a visual identity or explaining an atmospheric process, my goal is the same: find the clearest, most compelling way to tell the story.
PORTFOLIO

Experience
2020-Present
NSF NCAR
Senior Science & Data Visualization Designer
Represent the brand, showcasing
NCAR's science, researchers, and senior management.
2018-2020
UCAR|NCAR
Science Designer
Collaborated with NCAR scientists to translate technical scientific content into visuals that clarify and enhance understanding for a general audience
2017-2018
CalTech
Research Assistant,
Geological & Planetary Sciences
Visualized 40 square miles of geologic history - from Precambrian to Quaternary - and presented the finalized map for publication in the Geological Society of America (GSA) scientific journal.
2016-2017
Kuhn Rikon Corp.
Graphic Design Manager
(Extended Contract)
Served as main point-person for print production, packaging, UX/UI and web projects; collaborating with industrial engineers, developers, vendors and clients throughout the product development process
2004-2005
Coloredge
New York • Los Angeles
Project Manager,
Production Designer
Served as Project Manager and Production Artist at a digital and print media company located in the heart of the entertainment industry: Burbank, CA.
2013-2015
bareMinerals,
Bare Escentuals
Senior Global Production Artist
Managed graphic production of in-store marketing collateral for Bare Escentuals' brands: bareMinerals and Buxom.
TECH SKILLS
InDesign
100%
Illustrator
100%
Photoshop
After Effects
Tableau
Google Suite
Figma
90%
75%
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