Master of Design 2025

Graduating Mid-Year Showcase

Manupriya Shrestha

Hi, I’m Manu, a designer, a curious soul, and a big believer in the power of good design to make people feel something. With a background in branding and a growing love for motion, I mix strategy with a whole lot of heart (and way too many layers). My work is often playful, sometimes poetic, and always rooted in real stories and real people. This space is a peek into the worlds I’ve built some loud, some subtle, all made with love. Dive in, explore, and if you like what you see, let’s make something cool together!
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Manupriya Shrestha, 'Shadows of the Golden Gate - Title Sequence'

Shadows of the Golden Gate is a noir-inspired title sequence set in 1930s San Francisco, exploring the vibrant yet perilous world of Chinatown during its so-called golden era. The sequence hints at the lives of Chinese immigrants, a glamorous nightclub performer, and a weary detective all entangled in a city riddled with corruption, culture clashes, and mystery.

Designed in a flat illustrative style, the animation uses striking red and blue contrasts to capture the mood, tension, and visual drama of classic noir cinema.

Manupriya Shrestha, 'The Sweet Crime'

Three roommates. One missing cake. The Sweet Crime is a lighthearted, sugar-fueled whodunit that turns a simple dessert disaster into a hilarious mystery packed with twists, suspicion, and drama.

This was a collaborative group project where each member shot the same base scenes but brought their own spin through unique edits and alternate endings making every version a little different, and a lot of fun.

Manupriya Shrestha, 'Echoes on the Rail'

A group project that brings the history of trains to life through simple illustrations and smooth, rhythmic transitions. Echoes on the Rail takes viewers on a nostalgic journey through time, tracing the evolution of locomotion from horse-drawn carriages to modern high-speed rail. With a strong focus on sound, story, and motion, the animation captures how trains have shaped human connection and movement across eras. Each scene blends minimal visuals with evocative audio to create a journey that feels both historical and heartfelt.

Manupriya Shrestha, 'Flavor Burst - Packaging Design and Advertisement '

A bold, travel-friendly toothpaste concept designed to make freshness fun on the go. FlavorBurst comes to life through playful packaging, vibrant visuals, and energetic animation. I designed the toothpaste tube and box, developed a colorful style frame, and created a motion graphic ad that highlights FlavorBurst as the ultimate travel companion. With three exciting flavors and a giftable 3-pack, this concept blends function, flavor, and fun making dental care feel less routine and more like a mini adventure.

Manupriya Shrestha, 'The Art of Deception - Title Sequence'

This title sequence pulls viewers into the covert world of financial crime, exposing the mechanics of money laundering hidden in everyday transactions. Created using a gritty, textured collage animation style, the sequence blurs the line between truth and illusion where identities are masked, funds are disguised, and everything is not as it seems. The Art of Deception sets the tone for a deeper dive into a world where appearances deceive and the real story hides in plain sight.

Manupriya Shrestha, Folklore Post Card

This illustrated postcard reimagines the Nepali folklore of the Kumari the living embodiment of Goddess Taleju. In the artwork, a young girl gazes in awe at the celestial presence of the Kumari, her teddy bear slipping from her hand a quiet symbol of leaving childhood behind. The cosmic scene blends mythology, devotion, and tradition, capturing how cultural beliefs continue to shape identity and spirit. Living Goddess reflects on how ancient stories still live and breathe through the imaginations of the next generation.