TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE INTO
Award-Winning Design
Every design tells a meaningful story
Welcome to Ihsan Ishan Design, where creativity meets unity.
An award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio creating
meaningful art and design that unites communities, cultures, and faiths,
educating, advocating, and inspiring greater understanding.
“Faith. Design. Understanding. Change”
DESIGN & CREATIVE SERVICES
• PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
• BRANDING & VISUAL SYSTEMS
• ILLUSTRATION & COMMISSIONS
• LOGO DESIGN & IDENTITY
• MUSEUM & EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
• CREATIVE DIRECTION & CONSULTING
SPEAKING, EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP
• INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP & DIALOGUE
• SPIRITUAL & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ART
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
• ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION
• DESIGN - CULTURAL & FAITH INTELLIGENCE
• HINDU CHAPLAINCY & EDUCATION
MUSEUM SERVICES & PORTFOLIO
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS : LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND ADVISORY SERVICES
MUSEUM BRANDING & EXHIBITION IDENTITY
CUSTOM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
BRAND IDENTITY
BEAUTY, FASHION, LUXURY
(PASSWORD REQUIRED)
COMMISSIONS
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, CONSULTING
INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP &
HINDU CHAPLAINCY
EXHIBITIONS
LECTURER IN ART, DESIGN,
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
“The Global Silk Road. Designs meant for interexchanges and meaningful dialogue”
Where Knowledge Meets Style
Transforming scholarship into
meaningful design
Honoring the connections between
Amazigh and Tamil heritage
Revealing the shared traditions
of Mexico and Hinduism
Interconnectedness of Persia, South Asia, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism
The Divine Collection
Handcrafted jewelry inspired by a powerful interfaith encounter between a Hindu artist and Muslim jeweler.
Blending Hindu symbolism and Islamic calligraphy, each piece is handcrafted to reflect unity, devotion, and design.
Inspired by the shared traditions of Indian classical music and the power of music to
unite across cultures and faiths.
This design was worn and celebrated by
Ustad Zakir Hussain, who loved its message of Hindu-Muslim unity and compassion.
Now reimagined in rich embroidered
finishes and new colorways, each piece honors the enduring ability of music
to bring people together.
Designed with meaning. Created for Unity.
Design Can Change the World
Our seven time award-winning Black Lives Matter Collection reflects our belief that art and design can inspire dialogue, educate, and unite across cultures, faiths, and communities.
Met Expert Talk Series
Understanding Hindu Art
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
What can lived faith reveal that a museum label cannot?
Invited by The Metropolitan Museum of Art to present an Expert Talk for the Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930, exhibition, Sangeetha Kowsik explores Hindu devotional art through the perspective of a practicing Hindu, Hindu Chaplain, museum professional, artist, designer, and daughter of a U.S. Hindu temple builder.
Drawing upon lived experience, scholarship, travel, and a career in art and design, she brings deeper context to Hindu iconography and the spiritual stories behind the objects we encounter in museums.
Exploring the spiritual and cultural significance of Hindu devotional art at The Met.
OUR STORY
Ihsan Ishan Design was founded by Sangeetha Kowsik, an award-winning Creative Director, Artist, Designer, Hindu Chaplain, and traditionally trained Islamic and Arabic calligrapher.
Formerly Head Designer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sangeetha brings a unique perspective shaped by her work across museums, fashion, beauty, luxury, art, and design.
Ihsan Ishan Design redefines how art and design can unite diverse communities, cultures, and faiths, introducing new ideas to build understanding and inspire change.
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL
I’m Muslim my husband is Hindu. (A customer’s story)
I was raised Muslim and still believe in Islam. My husband was raised Hindu and still maintains his faith. When we discussed faith and it’s place in our lives before we got married we both agreed that we would never force each other’s religion on the other and that we would also respect each other’s religions and continue to learn and educate each other on the values that our religions teach. This piece of art was very special to us. Arabic is the preferred script and language that Islam is taught in. In this work of art, the Hindu deity, Ganesha is created with Arabic calligraphy and the words read “Jai Shri Ganesha”.
Ganesha represents wisdom and is the remover of obstacles in Hinduism. His origin story also teaches people that we need to put aside our individual ego and replace it with universal ego. This means that we must think beyond selfish needs and encourage actions that will benefit not only ourselves, but the universe as a whole. We display this art to remind us to remain humble and to welcome education and wisdom into our lives. —Aaliya
TESTIMONIALS
“Please keep doing what you are doing! God knows we need this kindness to spread faster than any virus! ”
“Your work is an inspiration! Especially the “melding together” of IhsanIshan (Allah/Shiva)! We pray the tolerance you display in teaching through art will one day become a global reality”
“Your work is pretty incredible. Love what you’re doing for Unity too. I’m sick of the divide and your work is not only refreshing but necessary! ”
“Thank you for your beautiful designs, bridging between both Sanskrit and Arabic in a positive way”
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