About
Kirthi is a graphic designer whose practice explores identity, memory and diasporic belonging. Rooted in her own experience as a member of the Tamil diaspora, her work often examines the intergenerational impact of displacement and war. Through design, film and archival research, she creates spaces for underrepresented narratives to be seen and preserved.
Education
OCAD University
2021 - 2025
Bachelor of Design (Honours)
Graphic Design (With Distinction) Exhibitions Pluriversal Typography in Local and Global Contexts
2023 - 2024 Toronto and Seoul
Miltanmai/Items of The Tamil Diaspora 2025 Documentary Film, Archival Website, Publication Undergrad thesis project Miltanmai is an undergraduate thesis project created over the span of two semesters. Through documentary and publication it explores the story of one Eelam Tamil family in Canada after escaping the Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka.
Thesis Process Book Both the process book and interview publication were printed on newsprint. Tamil newspapers in Canada are an important source for the Tamil community, from finding businesses that serve Tamil needs to getting news about what is going on back home. Items of The Tamil Diaspora is an archival website that was created in 2022, but revamped in 2025. The website serves as an archive of typical items found in Tamil homes in Canada. These items represent the resistance and resilience of Tamil culture despite it’s people facing a genocide in their home country. Exhibition Flyer
This flyer contains scans of Sri Lankan ID cards and a Canadian passport. The importance of these physical documents and the deeper meanings they hold is a recurring theme throughout the documentary.
Interview Publication
This publication is inspired by Tamil newspapers. These colours and shapes often appear in Tamil newspapers, a design that become iconic in the Tamil community.