ISSUE: 143 A multi-disciplinary visual artist, Aaron Pinto, also known as Kidsquidy, has had an interesting journey that started with MTV and has him now working on everything from music videos to stage design How challenging was the transition from full-time job to being an independent artist? AP: The decision to go independent was always…
ISSUE: 143 Creating miniature worlds allows Ruchika Nambiar to continue to play childlike games of make-believe What inspires you? RN: I find myself most inspired by complexity and nuance in storytelling. Whether it’s an episode of BoJack Horseman or a graphic novel by Chris Ware or a short story like Good Old Neon by David…
ISSUE: 141 Though lacking in formal art training, SAMji has been able to craft an interesting career as an illustrator How do you deal with a creative block? SAMji : Creative blocks happen to everyone and you need to rest your mind when it needs it. You can’t get rid of creative blocks only through…
ISSUE: 142 An independent graphic designer, Khyati Trehan calls herself a visual detective. She seeks inspiration from the context of the work at hand, which can range from type design to building AR experiences to publication design, or even creating visuals for the Oscars! How do you make the intangible tangible through your designs? KT:…
ISSUE: 142 Simplifying complex information through art and design is Akash Halankar’s forte As a multi-disciplinary artist and designer, how do you juggle various domains? PS: The notion of creativity and design has always appealed to me. The freedom to explore and express oneself in the creative field has always piqued my interest. I pursued…
ISSUE: 142 As a visual communication designer, Sreenihal Pouka is committed to empowering people with the power of creative thinking Where, in your opinion, does the power of creative thinking lie? SP: Anyone can get an amazing idea – it is not only designers who can think creatively to innovate, create or recreate something extraordinary….
ISSUE: 133 Drawn to imagery that acts as a record of an age, Smruthi Gargi Eswar’s work is inspired not only by the past, but also nature and the feminine energy Please tell us a little about yourself. SGE: I work under the title of Studio Smu because I have travelled between design and art,…
ISSUE: 133 Multidisciplinary designer and artist, Latika Nehra spent over ten a honing her skills at a computer before she discovered the freedom of sinking her fingers into clay How did your journey in design begin? LN: Completely by chance. I was in my final year at Mayo, Ajmer and some friends were circulating application…
ISSUE: 133 As Managing Partner and Co-founder of Menstrupedia, Tuhin Paul has been at the forefront of spreading awareness about menstruation in India. The Menstruation Comic he co-authored has been remarkably successful in throwing light on a topic that is often considered taboo, helping to empower millions of girls in the process. His latest effort,…
ISSUE: 133 Ananya Khaitan’s projects range from creating brand identities to designing publications, and each of them comes with a steep learning curve that prepares him for the next What led you to pursue a career in visual communication design? AK: For me, not unlike many others, it all began with an affinity for drawing….
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