If we have to teach design, then we have to deal with the question of what design is. So one can ask is design a skill? Is it a process? Is it a principle? Is it a value? What is it that we are supposed to teach? In design, we are expected to draw, to…
ISSUE: 143 Long fascinated by Indian fabric, Nikita Gupta has launched an attractive line of contemporary apparel in traditional block prints What is your design philosophy? NG: I pursued an undergraduate degree in Fashion Technology from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. Being in a fashion school and studying amongst the top creative minds…
ISSUE: 143 Kavya Potluri’s attention to minute detail is what sets her intricate and unconventional jewelry apart What is your design philosophy? KP: I don’t look for inspiration; it comes to me. I don’t have a standardized process to create. The one thing I’m very particular about in my work is the detailing because I…
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: 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 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…
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…
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