Patel Graphics

Patel Graphics is located at No. 72 in Yogendra Vihar, right near the Nawaskar Baba Mankameshwar Mandir. It is a busy little corner of the world, especially on days when there are festivals at the temple. You can hear the bells and the crowds from our front door. Inside, it is a bit different. We have the big printing machines running, which make a rhythmic thumping sound that fills the room. The air usually smells like ink and fresh paper. We do all sorts of things here, from small business cards to big banners for local events. Our desks are covered in samples and half-finished designs. It is not the most organized looking place, but we have a system that works for us. We spend a lot of time looking at computer screens, making sure the colors look right before we hit the print button. Sometimes the machines get jammed, and we have to spend an hour with ink on our hands trying to fix it. That is just how it goes with this kind of work. Neighbors often stop by just to chat or ask for a quick photocopy. We have been in Yogendra Vihar long enough that we feel like a part of the local scenery. The light in the shop isn't great, but we have some bright lamps over the work tables so we can see the fine details on the proofs. It is a steady life, surrounded by paper and colors.