ISSUE: 132 Mrunalini Rao’s eponymous label offers clothing ranging from luxurious bridal wear that resembles works of art to a sustainable prêt line that is her contribution to reducing waste How do Indian crafts influence your designs? MR: I love Indian crafts and I want to explore as many as possible through my work. My…
ISSUE: 132 From being the sole illustrator at a small agency to becoming a partner in one that allows him the freedom to express, Nipen Bhuyan’s focus has always been on learning What does creativity mean to you? NB: Creativity is a form of self-expression of course. It can be extremely satisfying if, through our…
ISSUE: 131 Rikki Kher attributes the international success of his menswear brand to the consistent focus on presenting traditional Indian craft and textiles in a modern context What led to the birth of KARDO? RK: While running my sourcing business, I started to make some of my own clothes because I couldn’t find things I…
ISSUE: 131 Nachiket Pangare has worked across genres ranging from music videos to feature films, building up an impressive repertoire along with some unforgettable memories! What differentiates a professional cinematographer from an amateur with a camera? NP: With the easy availability of professional cameras nowadays, you find a lot of people out there marketing themselves…
ISSUE: 131 As a design educator, Manika Walia is committed to helping students become creative problem-solvers Introduce us to the School of Creativity, Rishihood University. MW: As Founding Dean, School of Creativity, Rishihood University, I feel proud because it is the first school of creativity within a comprehensive university in India. We offer an innovative…
ISSUE: 131 Revathi Kant heads the design arm of Titan Company. Her considerable experience in marketing and ability to strategize innovatively allows her to successfully integrate design with business. What does it take to design a consumer experience that shapes a brand? RK: The first and the most important step is an in-depth understanding of…
ISSUE: 130 Los Angeles-based filmmaker and narrative visualization specialist, Joshua Dawson uses his architectural training to help throw light on humanitarian and systemic issues that most trouble him How does working with digital platforms compare to working with actual movie sets? JD: Working on actual film sets with low budgets requires a tremendous amount of…
ISSUE: 130 A bohemian at heart, Bhavya Ramesh creates free-spirited jewelry that is much more than mere ornamentation Tell us about the Bhavya Ramesh jewelry brand. BR: We are a bohemian collective born in May 2018, focusing on conscious silverware. Our designs are carefully thought of and created to embrace gypsy souls and free spirits….
ISSUE: 130 A first-generation Indian American, Badal Patel believes her cultural influences add meaning and purpose to her work as a designer and creative director How has your cultural background shaped the way you design? BP: Design is about problem-solving and having different perspectives is always great when thinking of a solution. My hyphenated background…
ISSUE: 130 Arundhati Kumar combines Indian workmanship with innovative materials from across the world to create a line of truly sustainable accessories What took you from a 17-year career as an HR professional to setting up Studio Beej? AK: My journey of sustainability began a few years ago when I started to read more about…
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