ISSUE: 131 As a design educator, Manika Walia is committed to helping students become creative problem-solvers Introduce us to the School of Creativity, Rishihood University. MW: As Founding Dean, School of Creativity, Rishihood University, I feel proud because it is the first school of creativity within a comprehensive university in India. We offer an innovative…
ISSUE: 131 Revathi Kant heads the design arm of Titan Company. Her considerable experience in marketing and ability to strategize innovatively allows her to successfully integrate design with business. What does it take to design a consumer experience that shapes a brand? RK: The first and the most important step is an in-depth understanding of…
ISSUE: 130 Los Angeles-based filmmaker and narrative visualization specialist, Joshua Dawson uses his architectural training to help throw light on humanitarian and systemic issues that most trouble him How does working with digital platforms compare to working with actual movie sets? JD: Working on actual film sets with low budgets requires a tremendous amount of…
ISSUE: 130 A bohemian at heart, Bhavya Ramesh creates free-spirited jewelry that is much more than mere ornamentation Tell us about the Bhavya Ramesh jewelry brand. BR: We are a bohemian collective born in May 2018, focusing on conscious silverware. Our designs are carefully thought of and created to embrace gypsy souls and free spirits….
ISSUE: 130 A first-generation Indian American, Badal Patel believes her cultural influences add meaning and purpose to her work as a designer and creative director How has your cultural background shaped the way you design? BP: Design is about problem-solving and having different perspectives is always great when thinking of a solution. My hyphenated background…
ISSUE: 130 Arundhati Kumar combines Indian workmanship with innovative materials from across the world to create a line of truly sustainable accessories What took you from a 17-year career as an HR professional to setting up Studio Beej? AK: My journey of sustainability began a few years ago when I started to read more about…
ISSUE: 129 It took winning an international doodling championship for Santanu Hazarika to take the leap into pursuing a career as a visual artist Which have been your most memorable projects? SH: While almost all the projects I have done have had their own appeal, I think one of the most memorable projects would be…
ISSUE: 129 Whether engaged in styling or still life photography, Caroline Joseph has a passionate commitment to creating beautiful images that speak Describe your style. What inspires you? CJ: My style is raw, organic and earthy. My photography style has always been about keeping it natural with a play of light. I don’t like to…
ISSUE: 129 After more than 15 years behind the camera, Neha Parti Matiyani remains a keen student of cinematography and often relies on instinct to create the visual language of a film How were you drawn to filmmaking? NM: I am not one of those people wh dreamed of being in the film industry as…
ISSUE: 129 Abhilasha Bahuguna & G Prasanna Ramaswamyinitiated a farm-to-fashion collective in Ladakh to helplocal women earn a sustained livelihood Introduce us to Project Laksal. A & P: In Ladakhi, lakt-sal means skill. The project was formulated to impart skills to women, from remote Ladakhi villages along India’s border with China, that could enhance their…
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