Ruchika Nambiar is a book artist, designer and writer who produces experimental, interactive books and stories. An alum of RISD, her work ranges from artist books and graphic memoirs to miniature dioramas and interactive social-media narratives. Also a researcher, she writes on themes of cultural philosophy and media studies, and has recently written and produced a new interactive book, Memes for the Soul. She is the creator of The Dollhouse Project that has been featured by Architectural Digest, India Today, and more. Her artist books have been acquired by The Clark Art Institute (MA) and Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (WA). Her upcoming artist book Notes to Self was recently awarded a 2025 RISCA Make Art Grant. She also delivers talks – such as at TEDxRISD – and runs a mentorship programme called The Creative Finishing School. She currently also teaches at RISD under the Department of Illustration.

Website: www.ruchikanambiar.com
Instagram: @thatruchika and @thisruchika


Ruchika Nambiar

Throwback to last spring when I gave this TEDx talk at RISD! So grateful that today, a year later, I get to make a living off of this form-fluid interdisciplinary practice where I literally tell people that I have no idea what I'll create for them, and that they should go ahead and trust me anyway. And it never fails to amaze me that they do. Click to watch!

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Ruchika Nambiar

My TEDx talk from two weeks ago is up on the ‪@TEDx‬ channel today! Go watch!

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