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 Shamna Stranc’s need to be connected with nature brought her back to India and a practice that focuses on sustainable architecture and design What does it take to design timeless interiors? SS: We, at Concept by Sowe, often believe that design is at its core a selfless profession, and hence to design timeless…
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 A journey that started in an entirely different, and possibly less satisfying, the direction has taken Rashi and Rachita Singh to the creation of their dream home in the hills What drew you to architectural design? Rachita: Growing up, we were both passionate about design. Our father, Mr. Inder Pal Singh, is an…
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….
ISSUE: 137 Kunal Rawal believes in offering his clients a choice of nonconformist and multi-functional ethnic wear with global appeal How does your cultural background impact your design language? KR: While fashion is moving towards becoming more acceptable and individualistic, today’s customers are always looking for designs that stand out and look more personal and…
ISSUE: 137 Vidushi Jain & Arjit Sinha are in the business of making a difference in the lives of people through sustainable design What led to the birth of Toast Brown Studios? VJ: It was an instinctive decision for us. We were both extremely fortunate to have worked with some of the best and the…
ISSUE: 137 A qualified engineer, Avinash Kharat decided to make a living by pursuing his passion for letters instead How did your tryst with calligraphy begin? AK: My journey began 15 years ago, in my hometown of Kolhapur, in Maharashtra. One day, at a gym, I saw a man using the Gothic script to hold…
ISSUE: 137 Artist, conservationist, designer, social leader and visionary, Shama Pawar has dedicated her life to bringing about sustainable change in the historic Hampi region How did your journey in art and design begin? SP: My formative years were spent in Pune, which was a beautiful city with a very specific aesthetic. I was always…
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