ISSUE: 137 Fashion stylist Gaurav Bhatia is keen on breaking stereotypes in the industry through his work What drew you to a career in fashion? GB: I’ve always been fascinated by fashion but I never believed in myself or that I could fit into the ‘glam’ industry. I got rejected for the fashion shows in…
ISSUE: 137 Deeply committed to encouraging education and innovation, Hrridaysh Deshpande has been associated with the world of design in multiple capacities over the years How, according to you, does design transform businesses? HD: We live in times where innovation is highly valued and considered to be important. The real question is how do we…
ISSUE: 137 Inspired by his early fascination for comics, illustrator and animator Viplov Singh tries to use their secret language to communicate with his audience How has your formal education in design fueled your career as an illustrator? VS: When intended, illustration can be a complex visual form that can overwhelm your senses with beauty,…
ISSUE: 136 Sheena Uppal is committed to creating limited quantities of thoughtful and ethical wardrobe staples for women How were you drawn to design? SU: From a young age, I was drawn to fashion styling and expressing myself through my clothes. I spent a few years working in my family’s garments and textiles business, learning…
ISSUE: 136 Multidisciplinary artist and designer, Deepraj Dutta uses his creative talents to give shape to his imagination What first drew you to the visual arts? DD: Instinct! As a child, I naturally resorted to my drawing book and pencil to express my joy, fear, emotions, and experiences. My dad is one of the most…
ISSUE: 136 Amrish Kumar has transformed Ritu Kumar, a boutique business started 50 years ago, into a highly successful women’s apparel company with multiple brands. How did your mother, well-known designer Ritu Kumar, help shape your perception of fashion? AK: For me, it was not so much about the perception of fashion – there was…
ISSUE: 136 Shambhavi Tiwari delights in creating hand-painted designs that are digitally translated onto fabric for use in a range of lifestyle products hare your experience of working in industry. How did you decide to venture out on your own? ST: After graduating from NID, I did a short stint at a very reputed home…
ISSUE: 132 Charu Choudha’s interaction design journey has been an extremely interesting experience so far! How were you drawn to design? CC: I was born and brought up in a small town in the central region of India. Growing up, I always pursued art and craft projects on the side. Little did I know that…
ISSUE: 139 Rohan Dahotre’s striking illustrations are helping to spread awareness of the rich and diverse fauna of our country What launched your passion for wildlife? RD: I started drawing wildlife around seven years back. All species have different forms and features and I wanted to draw them and subconsciously study and understand them. I…
ISSUE: 139 Ceramist KV Lakshmi hopes to set up a beautiful studio space where she can introduce people to the joys of playing with clay How did Keli come about? KV: I have always wanted a studio of my own, where I had the freedom to make everything I want throughout the day. During college, I…
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