Jaya Devan

Visual storyteller, comic creator, and creator-tool developer with an MSc in Business Management and a growing portfolio of sequential art, AI-assisted creative workflows, and self-developed storytelling tools. Developed the children's graphic mystery Norway Fog Case and, through that process, identified the need for stronger continuity across sequential panels; this led to the development of Lignique, a creator-focused tool built to support character consistency, style continuity, and structured panel generation. Also developed Lettering Studio to support dialogue and lettering workflow inside the comic-production process.

Brings narrative thinking, visual sequencing, concept development, and a product mindset to creative roles that value storytelling, experimentation, and digital-first creation.

Founder & Creator-Tool Developer at Independent Project (Present)

Conceived and developed creator-focused storytelling tools to address continuity challenges in comic and sequential visual production.

• Conceived and developed creator-focused storytelling tools to address continuity challenges in comic and sequential visual production.
• Built workflows around character consistency, style continuity, structured references, and revision-friendly creative iteration.
• Used the tools to produce comic samples, storytelling panels, and creator demos that show continuity-driven visual development.
• Demonstrated product thinking by translating a real artistic workflow problem into usable creative software.

Independent Storyboard, Comic & Sequential Art Projects at Freelance / Portfolio Work (Present)

Translate narrative ideas and outlines into readable shot sequences, visual beats, panel rhythms, and emotionally clear storytelling moments.

• Translate narrative ideas and outlines into readable shot sequences, visual beats, panel rhythms, and emotionally clear storytelling moments.
• Develop sequential pages and concept panels with attention to staging, mood, continuity, pacing, and character readability.
• Created Norway Fog Case and additional comic samples that demonstrate narrative structure, atmosphere, and creator-directed visual storytelling.

Library & Information Assistant (Trainee) at Alappuzha District Council Library (2022-07 – 2022-10)

Handled front-desk support and records with strong discipline for deadlines, accuracy, and repeatable process management.

• Handled front-desk support and records with strong discipline for deadlines, accuracy, and repeatable process management.

Library & Information Assistant (Trainee) at S.D. College (2023-01 – 2023-02)

Completed stock checks and record updates; developed detail-sensitive working habits aligned with continuity and information accuracy.

• Completed stock checks and record updates; developed detail-sensitive working habits aligned with continuity and information accuracy.

MSc in Business Management – University of East Anglia (UEA) (2023-09 – 2024-08)

B.L.I.Sc. in Library & Information Science – Mahatma Gandhi University (2021-09 – 2022-08)

B.A. in Sociology – Mahatma Gandhi University (2016-09 – 2020-08)