Technology aside, what interaction design means to Manasi Agarwal is caring about the world in general, and people in particular How has your experience as interaction designer at Google been so far? MA: Since March 2018, I’ve been working as interaction designer at Google London, Android platform UX. The most rewarding part of being a…
Sustainability is the hallmark of Rimi Nayak’s designs, whether she is celebrating typefaces or creating nature-inspired clothing What entrepreneurial challenges have you faced so far? RN: I have faced a lot of challenges in the last 12 years. Being more creatively inclined and coming from an academic family background, it was a challenge to understand…
Shonali Mahajan’s one-stop-shop for the interiors space was born out of the need to explore the world of design through her own lens What goes into designing a luxury space? SM: Perfect client servicing, being organized and quick to respond, great communication skills. It requires being very detail-oriented, first figuring out all the back end…
Though Rahul Arora first picked up the pencil to give a form to his feelings, he has since embarked on a fulfilling career as an illustrator
One of the pioneers of graphic design in India, Rabia Gupta is camera shy and doesn’t believe in putting herself in the public eye. Yet, over the last two decades, she and her design studio, rgd, have made a definite mark, creating bespoke design and branding solutions for a diverse range of clients, and winning…
In this issue: Sketching a path ILLUSTRATION: RAHUL ARORA Though Rahul Arora first picked up the pencil to give form to his feelings, he has since embarked on a fulfilling career as an illustrator Getting to the heart of the matter COVER STORY: RABIA GUPTA One of the pioneers of graphic design in India, Rabia Gupta is camera shy…
Apurva Kothari’s ‘No Nasties’ brand eliminates all that is superfluous to truly sustainable clothing Tell us about the design philosophy of No Nasties. AK: Everything we try to do at No Nasties has roots in sustainability and our design philosophy for our garments is no different. We try to make styles that are classic and timeless (no…
Srishti Arora uses intricate Indian embroidery to make jewelry that immediately draws the eye How did Akihi come about? SA: I am an introvert and love to pen down my thoughts and feelings. I used to collect a lot of good words that have beautiful meanings and ‘akihi’ was one of them. Akihi’ is the state of…
Jayesh Sachdev, Creative Director of Quirk Box, presents Space Cadet 2020, a line of resort wear for the free-spirited My work explores the relationship between emotional identities in urban subcultures in a copycat society. With influences as diverse as Dali and Warhol, new characters are crafted from both simple and complex meanings. In a society…
Sri Lankan artist, Pushpakanthan Pakkiyarajah tells how deeply his work reflects his country’s troubled past. What is the primary role of an artist? PP: Artists, in my view, have a social role. They are conscience-shakers who have the capacity to open people’s eyes and make them think. I am not very fond of the kind of artists who…
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