ISSUE: 141 Spending over 15 years in the media and entertainment industry has given Biswajit Hajra a deep understanding of broadcast design. He puts this to good use as an independent design consultant with a varied and interesting portfolio. What makes communication design simple yet impactful? BH: To put forth a message upfront and in…
ISSUE: 141 Sreeti Mondol’s beaded curtains can be used in myriad ways to add color and character to a space What entrepreneurial challenges have you faced along the way? SM: Exporting is a complicated paper-heavy process, which adds to the complexity of the workload with our international clients. Keeping up with social media, which today…
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 Pankti Sheth uses ‘ice-breaking’ visuals to clearly convey her clients’ stories in an overcrowded marketplace What role has formal design education played in your career? 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….
ISSUE: 142 As an independent art director, Karan Gujar focuses on creating the most appropriate response for clients through reflective design How does recognition on online platforms affect you as an artist? KG: Gaining recognition on platforms like Behance is a very rewarding feeling, but with that comes a lot of pressure. People who follow…
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: 142 Despite never having actually seen a real yacht or been on one, Bhushan Powar has made a name for himself in the still nascent world of yacht design in India What inspires you? BP: Nature has always been and continues to be our guiding principle for designs. We could be inspired by the…
ISSUE: 142 When Aditi & Divam Jain plunged into the already crowded space of women’s apparel, they were more intent on the journey than the destination Introduce us to the Fabnest brand philosophy. A&D: It’s pretty clear cut and simple. We work very hard to create comfortable all-occasion wear, silhouettes for everyone at affordable price…
ISSUE: 142 Sapna Mathur’s line of minimalist furniture helps promote a sense of well-being among customers How does your brand incorporate sustainability? SM: Sustainability is something that we’re constantly striving for. Whether through our inventory models that focus on minimizing stock or in our processes that focus on more sustainable raw materials, we believe that…
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