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| Ep. 332: Why do Indian roads fail so quickly? with Prathap Rao | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:07:49 | |
This episode is part of a series called, Engineering The Everyday.In collaboration with Godrej Design Lab Summary Why do potholes keep returning, and what would it take to build roads that last? Prathap Rao breaks down how roads are actually built, where they fail, and why maintenance is only part of the problem. We also discuss GridMats, recycled plastic, infrastructure innovation, slow adoption, and what India needs to rethink as it builds the next generation of roads. About the guest Prathap Rao is an entrepreneur, infrastructure innovator and founder of PotholeRaja. His work focuses on road safety, recycled materials, GridMats and sustainable infrastructure. Who should listen • Architects, urban designers and planners who want to understand what really makes roads fail and how infrastructure could be designed better. • Engineers and material researchers interested in recycled plastic, GridMats and new approaches to road construction. • Founders and entrepreneurs building physical products who want to understand why infrastructure innovation takes time and what it takes to get new ideas adopted. • Anyone curious about potholes, road quality and why fixing visible problems is often easier than changing the system behind them. Topics discussed in the episode * How did your journey from flying and corporate leadership to potholes, material science and GridMats happen? * When did you realise that potholes are not just a maintenance problem, but also a material and engineering problem? * What actually goes beneath a road, how are the different layers built, and why do potholes and sinkholes form? * Why do Indian roads fail so quickly despite having standards, regulations and large infrastructure budgets? * Why is innovation in infrastructure so slow, and where do contractors, approvals, risk and bureaucracy create the biggest barriers? * What are GridMats, how do they work, and how can recycled polypropylene change the way roads and hard surfaces are built? * Can GridMats move beyond private projects and become part of mainstream public infrastructure and government tenders? * How can recycled materials, GridMats and better road design help reduce carbon impact and improve sustainability in infrastructure? * What new materials and technologies do you think will shape infrastructure over the next five to ten years? * What should young entrepreneurs know before building in infrastructure, material science and physical products, especially when it comes to business models, adoption and scale? Reference links * GridMats * Design of Bangalore with Naresh Narasimhan on The Gyaan Project * Indian Roads Congress on Wikipedia * Ministry of Road Transport and Highways * Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wikipedia * Road engineering measures by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways * National Highways Authority of India * National Highways Authority of India on Wikipedia * National Highways Infra Trust * Public Works Department in India on Wikipedia * Smart Cities Mission on Wikipedia * Smart Cities Mission and sustainable development goals by UN Habitat * Smart Cities Mission update by Press Information Bureau Prathap makes a strong point that the problem is not just potholes, but how roads are designed, built and maintained. What do you think fails most often in India: engineering, execution or the system itself? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 331: How do walls control what we see and feel? with Phillippe Fouché | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:28:25 | |
Register for The Drawing Board Competition for undergraduate students. Last date of submission is 18th Sept 2026! - https://thedrawingboard.in/ Summary Phillippe Fouché looks at the wall as an instrument of relationship between inside and outside, openness and refuge, people and place. He explores how height, depth, material, glass and light change our experience of space, why walls should serve a purpose, how architecture can respond to historic fabric, and what happens when a wall moves, disappears or becomes something else. This episode concludes The Gyaan Project’s three part series with The Drawing Board, an international architecture competition hosted by Rohan Builders and Mindspace Architects. About the guest Phillippe Fouché is a Principal at SAOTA in South Africa. He joined the practice as a project architect in 2008 and works across residential, urban and commercial architecture. His approach explores the relationship between architecture, context and SAOTA’s principles of light, space and life. Who should listen * Architecture students and young architects interested in how walls shape space, light, movement and experience. * Architects and designers thinking about openness, privacy, shelter and our relationship with the outside world. * People working with historic buildings who are interested in how new architecture can reveal and respond to what already exists. * Anyone curious about how something as simple as the height, depth or material of a wall can completely change how a space feels. Topics discussed in the episode * 00:00 Introduction * 01:35 What does a wall mean to you? * 02:53 Is a wall a surface or a structure? * 03:50 Balancing porosity and safety * 05:46 How does a wall become intimidating? * 08:50 How do beauty and function connect? * 10:02 How do topology and location shape a wall? * 10:55 Balancing openness and privacy * 14:17 Balancing private and public life * 16:02 Can a wall give new life to an old place? * 19:07 How can one small detail change a wall? * 23:12 If walls can move, do we need boundaries? Reference links * The Drawing Board 2026 on YouTube * The Drawing Board on Instagram * The Drawing Board 2026 on Facebook * SAOTA * Le Pine, Saint Tropez by SAOTA A wall can protect us, open us to the outside, frame what we see or completely change how a space feels. When does a wall make you feel protected, and when does it make you feel confined? Would love to know your thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 330 - How walls shape people, places and power with Channa Daswatte | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:30:16 | |
Register for The Drawing Board Competition for undergraduate students. Last date of submission is 18th Sept 2026! Summary Channa Daswatte reflects on what walls really mean and why they matter in architecture and society. From power, control and separation to memory, heritage and sustainability, he looks at how walls shape people and places. The conversation moves from Chikkajala, Hampi and the Berlin Wall to the future, where digital boundaries may become the new walls that control how we connect. The episode is part of The Gyaan Project’s fifth year of collaboration with The Drawing Board, an international architecture competition hosted by Rohan Builders and Mindspace Architects. About the guest Channa Daswatte is a Sri Lankan architect, design critic and writer. He is principal architect and partner at MICD Associates and has authored several books. Who should listen * Architecture students and young architects who want to think beyond plans and sections and understand architecture as lived experience. * Architects and designers interested in how walls shape power, control, movement, memory and human relationships. * People working with heritage, conservation and public space who want to think about how old structures can evolve instead of simply being preserved or demolished. * Anyone curious about how physical and digital boundaries influence society, culture and the way we connect with each other. Topics discussed in the episode * 0:00 Introduction * 1:25 What does a wall mean to you? * 4:07 Is building walls a human thing? * 8:45 Does the physicality of a wall define its function? * 10:15 How can a wall connect two worlds? * 13:58 What can we learn from the history of walls? * 17:40 What should architects understand before drawing? * 22:29 Why do we break walls? * 26:59 What will walls look like 50 years from now? Reference links * The Drawing Board 2026 on YouTube * The Drawing Board on Instagram * The Drawing Board 2026 on Facebook * Channa Daswatte on Instagram * Channa Daswatte at Geoffrey Bawa * Channa Daswatte at Barefoot Gallery * Channa Daswatte in Elle Decor * Channa Daswatte at Bengal Institute * Channa Daswatte on Life Online * Channa Daswatte at Galle Literary Festival If a wall has lost the purpose it was built for, should we preserve it, adapt it or leave it alone? Would love to know your thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 329 - What walls reveal about cities and society with Prem Chandavarkar | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:44:04 | |
Summary Prem Chandavarkar looks at the wall as more than a physical boundary. He speaks about trust, porosity, beauty, public life, inhabitation and the growing divide between physical and digital worlds. The episode is part of The Gyaan Project’s fifth year of collaboration with The Drawing Board, an international architecture competition hosted by Rohan Builders and Mindspace Architects. About the guest Architect, academic and writer Prem Chandavarkar is managing partner of CnT Architects and former executive director of Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design & Technology. Who should listen * Architecture students and young architects who want to think beyond form and function, and understand architecture through space, inhabitation and experience. * Architects, urban designers and planners interested in how walls shape trust, safety, public life, exclusion and the way cities are organised. * Designers and creative practitioners interested in beauty, practice, sadhana and the difference between designing something and how people actually experience it. * Anyone thinking about our digital future and what we lose when physical and digital life become increasingly disconnected. Topics discussed in the episode [0:00] Introduction[1:21] What does a wall mean to you?[4:53] How do you see order as a concept?[9:07] What does a wall reveal about society?[11:58] Can making a wall be ethically wrong?[15:02] When is a wall about safety or exclusion?[22:48] Inclusion and exclusion in designing walls[23:48] What happens when a wall outlives its purpose?[24:40] What should students question before they design?[28:05] Does everything need to be utility driven?[37:49] What will walls look like 50 years from now? People mentioned in this episode Ernő Goldfinger, Christopher Alexander, William Cronon, Donald Trump, Rafiq Azam, Jane Jacobs, James Stirling, Mahatma Gandhi, Humberto Maturana, Francisco Varela, Joseph Rykwert, Gernot Böhme, Geoffrey Bawa, Frank Lloyd Wright, Carlo Scarpa, Tadao Ando, Luis Barragán, Louis Kahn, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Manuel Castells, William Gibson Reference reading • The Drawing Board on YouTube • The Drawing Board on Instagram • The Drawing Board on Facebook • Prem Chandavarkar on LinkedIn • Prem Chandavarkar on Instagram Walls do much more than divide space. They reveal what we value, what we fear and how we choose to live together. Do walls make us safer, or do they reveal how little we trust each other? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 328 - Exploring the Essence of Creativity with Debbie Millman | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:26:46 | |
Summary Debbie Millman joins Kedar to talk about what creativity is, why making things matters, and what keeps creative people going. We discuss confidence and courage, personal branding, discipline, design as deliberate differentiation, the responsibility designers have to society, and why reaching the top too quickly may not be the goal. She also reflects on what Design Matters has taught her over time. About the guest Debbie Millman is a designer, writer, educator, brand consultant and host of Design Matters. For over two decades, she has interviewed some of the world’s most creative people. Who should listen • Designers and creative professionals thinking about how to sustain a creative career. • People who keep waiting for confidence before starting something. • Anyone spending more time building a personal brand than building their work. • Creators thinking about discipline, ambition, success and what they want their work to leave behind. Topics discussed in the episode [00:00] Intro [01:22] What is common between a chef and a poet? [02:11] How can one spot commonality? [02:51] What is the essence of creativity? [03:57] How do you connect the dots? [06:25] Three habits and patterns of creative people [08:13] How do you see response and reaction? [09:27] Key lessons from Design Matters [13:31] How has your definition of design changed? [14:40] Short announcement [15:41] Do designers owe anything to society? [17:30] What could incentivise designers to contribute to society? [19:16] How to build a personal brand? [21:44] How to balance consistency and intensity? [24:13] How to create work that outlasts your life? [25:08] How can your work help people 50 years from now? Reference links * Design Matters on Apple Podcasts * Debbie Millman at School of Visual Arts * Debbie Millman at Type Directors Club * Is the world getting uglier? * Debbie Millman on creativity and leadership * Debbie Millman on creating brands that stand the test of time Would you rather build a personal brand or a body of work? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 327: Is India Energy Stack the UPI moment for electricity? with Rahool Gadkari | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:44:40 | |
Summary Created in collaboration with Godrej Design Lab, this episode explores how electricity moves across India and why the India Energy Stack could change how energy is produced, bought and shared. Rahool Gadkari explains peer to peer energy, smart meters, clean power markets and what this shift could mean for businesses, architects, designers, consumers and the homes and cities we build in the coming decade. The Gyaan Project is labour of love since 2016. Please do subscribe to get the latest updates! About the guest Rahool Gadkari is the cofounder of Neufin, a company working to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for businesses in India. Who should listen • Designers, architects and builders who want to understand how energy systems may shape future homes, buildings and cities. • Business owners and operators who want a clearer view of clean energy, electricity costs and how future energy markets could affect them. • People curious about the India Energy Stack and how buying, selling and sharing electricity could become easier. • Anyone interested in how invisible infrastructure influences everyday life, sustainability and India’s next decade. Topics discussed in the episode * What made you move from building consumer products to working in clean energy through Neufin? * How does electricity flow across India through producers, transmission networks, distribution companies, national grids and state grids? * Why is energy described as a ledger, and how is electricity measured, scheduled and accounted for? * What is the India Energy Stack, and in what way could it become the UPI moment for electricity? * How could peer to peer energy give consumers and businesses more choice, and could it also lead to new surcharges or pricing risks? * What parts of the energy system are visible to consumers, and what important infrastructure remains invisible? * How could smart meters, better bills and real time data help people understand and manage their electricity use? * What do identities, consent and verifiable records mean within the India Energy Stack? * How could the India Energy Stack change the way architects, designers and builders plan homes, offices and cities by 2030? * What can India learn from energy markets in countries such as the United Kingdom, and what role does Neufin want to play in this future? Reference links * https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahoolgadkari/ * https://neufin.co/blog/neufin-the-india-energy-stack-report/ * AI for Energy: Digital Twins and India’s Energy Stack * https://www.indiaenergyweek.com/india-energy-club/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushilnoronha/ * https://www.youtube.com/@thegyaanproject The Gyaan Project is labour of love since 2016. Please share this episode in your network. It will mean a lot to me. Would you buy electricity directly from your neighbour if it were cheaper and cleaner? Let me know in the comments section. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 326 - Designing your news diet in this noise with Manisha Pande | 06 May 2026 | 00:45:53 | |
In this episode of The Gyaan Project, Kedar Nimkar sits down with Manisha Pande, Editorial Director at Newslaundry and the writer and host of TV Newsance, to break down what news really means in today's noisy, polarized India. Manisha walks us through the basics of journalism, the inner workings of newsrooms, the rise of TV anchors as circus masters, and the business model that makes Newslaundry one of India's only ad free, subscription driven independent news platforms. She also unpacks fake news, misinformation, disinformation and propaganda, and shares practical tips on how to design a healthier news diet. Whether you are a journalist, a student, a designer, a content creator or simply a citizen trying to make sense of the news, this conversation will sharpen the way you consume information. About the guest Manisha Pande is the Editorial Director at Newslaundry and the writer and host of TV Newsance, a weekly satirical critique of Indian television news. Previously with DNA and Business Standard, she has won the Ramnath Goenka Award and the Laadli Media Award for her reporting. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (03:03) What is news? (06:36) Roles of different journalists in the news ecosystem (11:35) What is Newslaundry? (16:56) Why critique news and not just report news? (21:34) How do you define misinformation, disinformation and fake news? (25:49) What travels faster in India? (32:22) How to read news? (40:29) What is the future of independent news? Reference reading https://www.thegyaanproject.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@thegyaanproject https://www.instagram.com/thegyaanprojectpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/manisha.pande/ https://www.newslaundry.com/author/manisha-pande This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 325 - The secret to designing for India’s plurality with Amit Das | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:14:09 | |
Summary Amit Das, SVP of design at Urban Company, has spent years understanding how Indians actually live with their appliances. In this episode, he breaks down what designing for India's plurality really means, from durability and shared usage to what premium looks like across different households. He also challenges the popular idea of smart living and makes a case for convenience over complexity. About the guest SVP of design and native products at Urban Company, Amit Das is a software and hardware designer, blogger and hobby artist. He has previously worked at Housing.com, FusionCharts and Fab.com, and has co-founded two startups. Who should listen * Product and industrial designers who want to understand what designing for India’s real and diverse user base actually looks like on the ground. * Founders and product teams building consumer hardware or home appliances for the Indian market. * Anyone curious about how culture, affordability and everyday behaviour shape the products we live with. * Design students and early career professionals looking for honest, practical perspective on what the field demands beyond aesthetics and trends. Topics discussed in the episode * Rapid fire round: one appliance Indians buy more for hope than utility, buttons or dials, one everyday object that teaches good design, one button you would delete, your favourite industrial product and why, which product has the most emotional value, should products behave like tools or companions, the most over designed product in Indian homes, and manuals or no manuals? * You write about designing for moments rather than steps. How do you see household appliances in daily lives, and does this philosophy apply to digital products too? * India has many Indias. What are the most defining differences you observe in how people use products across different economic and social contexts? * What framework does Urban Company use to understand these diverse user dynamics, and how do you conduct ground level research including in home visits and shadowing? * Why did Urban Company venture into building native hardware products like RO water purifiers, and what was the origin story behind that decision? * How do different Indias define premiumness, and what does premium actually mean across social strata, geographies and product categories? * How should designers think about CMF for durable appliances that sit in a home for many years, compared to trend driven shorter shelf life products? * What does smart living actually mean for Indian homes, and why does the current definition of smartness often increase cognitive load rather than solve for convenience? * How do you balance aspiration versus affordability at scale, and what are the hardest trade offs between design aspiration, cost, reliability and repairability? * How did you transition from digital to hardware design, and what skills, mindsets and experiences should young designers build if they want to get into industrial design? Reference links * https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasamit88/ * https://www.godgeez.com/about * https://www.instagram.com/godgeez/ * https://medium.com/uc-design/amit-das-633fb92042e0 * How to Become a Senior UI/UX Designer? | The Ultimate Career Framework by Urban Company’s Design SVP * https://www.quora.com/profile/Amit-Das-5 * https://www.instagram.com/urbancompany/ * https://www.urbancompany.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 324 – Why boredom is your best creative tool ft. Artist Vishwa Shroff | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:42:34 | |
Every building has a story. Every crack, every stain, every surface holds a memory of someone who was there before you. The question is — are you looking? In this episode of The Gyaan Project, host Kedar Nimkar sits down with Mumbai-based artist Vishwa Shroff for a slow, rich, and deeply thoughtful conversation about the art of drawing, urban observation, and what it means to build a creative practice from the ground up. This episode is part of an ongoing series with MATTER — an architectural design and curatorial practice with a deep interest in design discourse in India. ABOUT VISHWA SHROFF Vishwa Shroff is a Mumbai-based contemporary artist represented by TARQ Gallery and co-founder of SQW Lab. Her practice is rooted entirely in drawing — not painting — and she has exhibited her work internationally in London, Basel, and Tokyo. Her work explores urban memory, architectural space, and the human traces left behind in the built environment. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 🖊️ Drawing vs. Painting — Why Vishwa insists drawing is a fundamentally different act from painting, closer to writing than to gesture, and why the distinction matters more than the medium. 🐦 Pigeons, Architecture & Memory — How Vishwa arrived at architecture as her subject matter by following the flight of pigeons in Baroda, and how a family home transition sparked a lifelong interest in memory and space. 📷 Why the Camera Captures Too Much — Her complicated, tension-filled relationship with photography, why she believes drawing is an act of editing, and how she uses the camera as a tool without surrendering to it. 🏙️ Reading Cracks & Stains — Why the details most people walk past — the cracks, the stains, the worn surfaces of buildings — are where Vishwa finds her richest material, and how each drawing becomes a time capsule. 📓 The Daily Practice — How her sketchbook works as a living database, why she takes notes even while watching Bollywood films, and how observations spiral into finished works over time. 😴 Boredom as a Creative Tool — Why being bored is not a problem to fix but a creative state to cultivate, and why sitting in your studio doing nothing might be the most productive thing you can do. 🎨 Finding a Gallery — The honest, unscripted story of how Vishwa found gallery representation — and why she describes it as an arranged marriage. 💪 Advice for Young Artists — On discipline, rejection, daily practice, and why art-making is an addiction with no retirement and no exit strategy. KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE "Drawing is an act of editing. The camera captures too much — more than what my eye wants to see. Drawing lets you take a mop to things." "The best way to get over a creative block is to be bored. Then you will start to find things to self-entertain." "Be active every single day. Make it the way you brush your teeth. Whatever your material is — just do it every single day." "Art-making is a compulsion. If you take away drawing, cigarettes, and food — there'll be none of me left." ABOUT THE MATTER SERIES This conversation is part of The Gyaan Project's ongoing series with MATTER — an architectural design and curatorial practice with a deep interest in design discourse in India. Each episode in this series brings together artists, architects, and creative thinkers exploring the intersection of space, design, and culture. CONNECT WITH VISHWA SHROFF Follow Vishwa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishwashroff/ Explore SQW Lab: https://www.instagram.com/sqwlab/ TARQ Gallery: https://www.instagram.com/tarqmumbai/ CONNECT WITH THE GYAAN PROJECT thegyaanproject.com CHAPTERS (02:13) What is drawing for you? (04:11) Difference between drawing and painting (05:26) What happens when you see an object to draw? (07:16) Why does an artist's subject matter? (13:47) Isn't drawing technical? (14:36) What do you draw? (19:23) How do you connect the viewer to your work? (23:22) How does drawing enrich the person who is drawing? (27:31) How do you decide what to draw? (31:21) How does permanence look in your work? (33:17) Journey of a drawing — from sketchbook to a gallery (36:08) How can one train oneself to be slow and observe details? (40:00) Tips & advice for young artists ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this conversation made you stop and think, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more curious minds find the show. Share this episode with a fellow artist, architect, or creative who needs to hear it. Stay curious. 🎙️ ---------------------------------------- The Gyaan Project has been documenting Indian creative wisdom since 2016 — 300+ conversations on design, art, culture, and craft with leading practitioners across India and the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 323 - How to measure success of a Design school and students? with Dineshwar S | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:46:04 | |
Summary What does it really mean to teach design in India today? In this powerful conversation, Dinesh S, an architect with 35 years of practice and founder of Bangalore School of Design and Technology, challenges everything we think we know about design education. From the factory-like classrooms stuffing 90 students together to architecture syllabi unchanged since the 1980s, Dinesh unpacks the uncomfortable truths holding back Indian design innovation. This episode is for students, educators, and anyone who believes India can do better with how we teach creativity, curiosity, and aspirational design thinking. Topics we discussed * How do you define design, education, and design education in general? * Would you differentiate between education in general versus design education and if so, how? * Could you explain what is aspirational design? * What are the building blocks or framework that you use to make an aspirational designer? * What are the gaps that you see when students are entering into the market and getting a job? * How do you explain to break the rules before knowing the rules? * How can a well rounded multidisciplinary learning experience happen if a design student is wanting to learn design? * Is curiosity diminishing in students and what is stopping innovation in design at a radical level? * If a design school has to have some measure or metric of success, what would be the measure of it? * How do you see the future of design education in India? Reference reading * Bangalore School of Design and Technology * Bangalore School of Design and Technology LinkedIn * Bangalore School of Design and Technology Instagram * Bangalore Interior Design Industry * New National Institute of Design This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 322 – Craft, taste and judgment in Software Design with Randy Hunt | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:56:44 | |
In this concluding episode of the Craft series, I (Kedar Nimkar, Host of The Gyaan Project Podcast) speak with Randy Hunt, Head of Design at Notion and Chair of the MFA Design program at SVA. Randy reflects on craft as a combination of skill, practice, and judgment, and shares how taste shapes meaningful software experiences. The conversation explores speed versus quality, scale versus care, and why momentum can sometimes improve craft. Randy also offers an interesting perspective on how he sees, AI as a material, and explains what stays as tools as technologies change. This episode is for designers, product leaders, engineers, and makers who care deeply about building thoughtful, well made digital products for the long term. Topics discussed (02:14) What is Abecedarium? (04:14) What does craft mean to you? (08:12) How has your definition of craft changed over time? (14:45) Should craft be visible to the end user? (18:04) Can craft and scale go together? (22:28) Any example of great quality with speed? (28:18) Can taste be taught? (38:17) Can craft bring value at an enterprise level? (43:32) How do you look at craft at Notion? (46:57) How do you see the future of craft in the world of AI? (48:43) How do you practice craft at Notion with AI? (51:17) What would your poster say about design? (52:00) How do you see craft evolving in the next 10 years? Reference links https://www.instagram.com/randyjhunt https://www.linkedin.com/in/randyjhunt https://www.notion.com/blog/meet-randy https://pda.designsingapore.org/jurors/2020/randy-hunt/ https://design.sva.edu/cofaculty/randy-hunt/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=268NRHhPSZ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ux5g5PnIoY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Mr1WRvYiA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4JEl7LHgqI https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-321-lucy-datyner https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-320-how-craft-shapes-digital-product https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-319-craft-as-way-of-doing-things This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 321: Craft, taste and the future of Design at Canva with Lucy Datyner | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:34:11 | |
In this episode of The Gyaan Project, I speak with Lucy Datyner, Principal Designer at Canva, about craft, taste, and the future of product design in the age of AI. Lucy shares how craft goes beyond polish into problem solving, why simplicity is always informed by context, and how designers can build taste through curiosity, critique, and making. The conversation explores AI as a co-creator, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, and why junior designers still matter. This episode is for designers, product leaders, and creators navigating design, craft, and AI today. Topics discussed (00:00) Introduction(02:09) What does craft mean to you(04:16) Is craft about aesthetics(04:57) How do you bring craft into your work(07:29) What is informed simplicity at Canva(08:38) How does AI fit into the world of craft(11:05) How do you define taste(13:19) Any rituals at Canva to build taste(16:08) How do design critique sessions happen at Canva(17:31) How does Canva handle not being monotonous(20:13) What is the role of research in craft and AI(22:55) Will designers be left only to curate(24:51) Will we lose the faculty of crafting with hand after AI takes over(26:59) What excites you the most about AI(29:24) What worries you the most with AI(31:11) What will your poster say Reference links - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucydatyner/- https://lucydatyner.com/- https://contentseoul.com/speaker-profile-lucy-datyner/- https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/design--canva/episodes/E10-Lucy-Datyner--Content-Strategy--Experience-Design-Lead-e2i8mak- Tom Harman (Ep 319 - Part 1 of the Craft Series) https://youtu.be/MuDg4y-52Ec- Caio Orio (Ep 320 - Part 2 of the Craft Series) https://youtu.be/JEvWEyIYKbo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 320 - How Craft shapes digital product Design with Caio Orio | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:32:50 | |
In this episode of the Craft series, I speak to Caio Orio, Principal Brand Designer at Wise, about the role of craft, taste, and practice in modern digital product design. Drawing from his advertising background and work on global fintech products, Caio explains how craft goes beyond visuals to include strategy, care, and attention to detail. The conversation explores taste, open mindedness, brand consistency, design systems, AI, and building meaningful product experiences. This episode is ideal for product designers, brand designers, and design leaders seeking depth beyond tools and trends. Topics discussed: (00:00) Intro(00:01:00) What does craft mean in digital products?(00:02:30) How Caio’s understanding of craft evolved?(00:03:53) Why craft is essential for designers?(00:06:16) Craft in brand design and digital products?(00:09:16) How Wise maintains consistency in craft?(00:10:43) Rituals and practices that support craft?(00:12:07) Bringing craft into the smallest elements?(00:15:02) How Caio defines taste in design?(00:16:03) Translating taste into digital products?(00:16:59) How designers can develop taste?(00:18:03) Caio’s personal journey of developing taste?(00:20:59) Communicating taste across teams?(00:23:55) How Wise inspires designers and design culture?(00:25:21) Balancing speed and craft in product design?(00:27:14) Prioritising craft without clear business metrics?(00:28:50) Digital products admired for taste and craft?(00:30:05) One essential mindset for future designers? About Caio Orio (Guest) https://www.instagram.com/c_orio/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caio-orio/ Join The Gyaan Project A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes - TGP SamaChar - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/s/samachar Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegyaanprojectpodcast/ Follow u on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gyaan-project/ Subscribe to our Website to stay tuned - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 319 - Craft as way of doing things. With Tom Harman | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:55:21 | |
Tom Harman, a design leader with twenty years of experience at Monzo and BuzzFeed, joins The Gyaan Project to explore craft, taste and the role of AI in modern product teams. He explains how clarity, judgment and shared language shape high quality work. A useful episode for designers, PMs and founders who want to sharpen decision making, move with speed and build trust through thoughtful design. Topics discussed (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:03) What does craft mean to you(00:06:00) Rituals to improve craft(00:11:43) How do you define what great looks like(00:14:21) What does taste mean to you(00:18:57) How do you instill taste(00:22:44) How to keep pushing the boundaries(00:28:49) How is AI a copilot for craft and taste(00:32:38) How to work with AI(00:39:17) Can AI create serendipity(00:41:53) How do we ensure maximum impact and quality(00:47:06) How to handle uninformed decision makers(00:49:26) One poster idea on craft(00:51:32) Future of craft in the world of AI Reference links https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomharman/ https://mastodon.social/@tomharman Join The Gyaan Project A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes - TGP SamaChar - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/s/samachar Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegyaanprojectpodcast/ Follow u on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gyaan-project/ Subscribe to our Website to stay tuned - https://www.thegyaanproject.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| 9th Anniversary Soup - 9 bites from 9 conversations. | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:26:50 | |
Today, The Gyaan Project turns 9. And honestly, it feels surreal. Since 27th December 2016, I have been documenting Indian creative wisdom across disciplines and ways of thinking. After 318 episodes, I found myself wondering how to mark this moment and the answer came naturally. So here it is. A small celebration. A warm offering. 9th Anniversary Soup 9 bites from 9 conversations. This is primarily an audio episode. You can also watch it on YouTube if you like. The episode opens with Dr. Uttara Chousalkar from Episode 66, singing a short phrase of Baul music. The episode then closes with a few lines by Mohammad Muneem Nazir (Alif), from Episode 265. The soup brings together these nine questions and voices: What is Design? by B.V. Doshi What is a frame? by Prashant Godbole Should art depict society or should society learn from art? by Varun Grover Is it wise to change your career path in Design? by Ruchita Madhok How was design seen in the 1970s? by Sujata Keshavan What is the measure of a good designer? by Ayaz Basrai Why do we need art? by Rajat Kapoor I hope you enjoy this soup as much as I enjoyed making it. If you would like to give me an anniversary gift - Please share this episode with as many people as you can. And if you have not already, do subscribe to the YouTube channel and The Gyaan Project website. It truly means a lot. Thank you for listening. Thank you for staying. See you next year. Take care. And stay curious. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 318 - The Untold Story of Ather’s Iconic Design with Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey | 24 Sep 2025 | 01:24:37 | |
Summary This episode of The Gyaan Project features Harish Kumar and Anurag Bartarey who shaped Ather Energy’s groundbreaking EV dashboard. Recorded just before Ather’s IPO, we dive into the design process, challenges, and the nuances that make the dashboard so unique. It is ideal for designers, technologists, and EV enthusiasts curious about how hardware and software come together on two wheels. This is not a sponsored episode, just a deep and fun conversation. Topics discussed in the episode * What drew you both to Ather, and what was the mindset when you joined? * Anurag: How did you shift from digital design to vehicles? * Harish: What tech foundations were critical for building the ecosystem? * How did you imagine a new dashboard UX and navigation system? * What challenges came with integrating the dashboard into the scooter’s design? * Anurag: How did you design gesture interactions and Ather’s sonic identity? * Harish: What were the Linux limitations and how did you test with OTA updates? * How did a startup mindset shape Ather’s design outcomes? * With constant updates, how do you balance evolution with the original vision? * Looking back, what critical but underrated decisions shaped Ather? * What advice for young designers working across hardware and software? Reference links * Harish Kumar — https://in.linkedin.com/in/harish-kumar-b0926465 * Anurag Bartarey — https://in.linkedin.com/in/anuragbartarey * Anurag’s portfolio — https://www.abartarey.com/ * Ather Energy (Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ather_Energy * Ather 450 series (Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ather_450 * Ather Energy (LinkedIn) — https://in.linkedin.com/company/ather-energy * Ather Energy (Instagram) — https://www.instagram.com/atherenergy/ * Ep22: Understanding motorcycle design with Chetan Shedjale * Ep. 274 - Designing Trucks with Sathiya Seelan Gangaasalam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 317 – How to Design with Emotion, Context and Conversation with Tanuj Goenka | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:40:07 | |
Summary In Ep. 317 of The Gyaan Project, Tanuj Goenka, Director at Kerry Hill Architects and jury member for The Drawing Board 2025, shares how emotion, context and conversation shape timeless architecture. From Bhutan to Kyoto, AlUla to Sadahalli, he reflects on slowing down the design process, listening to the land and building meaningfully. A must-listen for architecture students and young designers. In partnership with Rohan Builders and Mindspace Architects. All details at https://thedrawingboard.in/ Reference links * The Drawing Board – Official Website: https:// thedrawingboard.in/ * Instagram – The Drawing Board: https:// www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/ * YouTube – Museum of Geology Brief: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=60MynnKdDas * Instagram – Sadahalli Quarry Competition Vibe: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DMX41peSLlc/ * Tanuj Goenka – LinkedIn: https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tanuj-goenka-4a58647/?originalSubdomain=sg * Nacasa Interview with KHA: https:// www.nacasa.co.jp/column/2-01-designer-interview-kha-e * Dezeen – Amanyangyun Interview: https:// www.dezeen.com/2019/05/17/amanyangyun-resort-kerry-hill-architects-ahead-awards-interview-video/ * Tatler – Aman Resorts and Emotion: https:// www.tatlerasia.com/homes/architecture-design/architect-behind-the-latest-aman-resorts-talks-emotions-and-space * CLAD Global Feature: https:// www.cladglobal.com/architecture-design-features?codeid=32838&source=home&p=2 * YouTube – Amanyangyun Video 1: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmgeIGE6q08 * YouTube – Amanyangyun Video 2: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ceFbI82hVQ * SIA Event Page 1: https:// store.sia.org.sg/tc-events/16244 * SIA Event Page 2: https:// store.sia.org.sg/tc-events/79875 * AHEAD Awards – Amanyangyun Film Library: https:// www.aheadawards.com/film-library/amanyangyun-shanghai-china * Sleepifier – KHA Feature: https:// sleepifier.com/architecture-design/kerry-hill-architects/ * Instagram Post: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DG2A1JXt0T8/ * Instagram – KHA Studios: https:// www.instagram.com/kha.studios/ * Instagram Post: https:// www.instagram.com/p/DG0Uf1JS1SL/?hl=en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 316 – The Architecture of intensity, experience, and the unseen with Manjunath | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:46:40 | |
Summary In this episode of The Gyaan Project, architect Manjunath dives deep into the power of observation, the role of intensity in creative work, and the beauty of the unseen. A must-listen for young architects, designers, and creatives participating in The Drawing Board 2025 competition. Set against the backdrop of Sadahalli Quarry, this conversation explores how to approach design with sensitivity, curiosity, and care. Presented in partnership with Rohan Builders and The Drawing Board. Topics discussed in this episode * What is the difference between seeing and observing? * How can we observe without bringing in our biases? * What does experience mean to you? * How do observation and experience shape your design process? * How do you define intensity in creative work? * How can a designer balance knowing the whole story with focused intensity? * What is your reading of the Sadahalli Quarry brief? * How do you interpret the idea of the unseen? * Can technology help us experience the unseen or aid the creative process? Reference links * The Drawing Board – Official Website * Instagram – The Drawing Board: https://www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/ * The Drawing Board 2025 — official competition overview and brief * “The Drawing Board 2025 – 10th Edition” on World Architecture Community - https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/fpzhe/the-drawing-board-2025-–-10th-edition.html * YouTube video introducing the Museum of Geology brief at Sadahalli Quarry - * https://wcfa.ac.in/staff/b-l-manjunath/ * https://www.instagram.com/manjunath.bl/?hl=en * https://www.archdaily.com/professional/b-l-manjunath-co?ad_source=office * https://www.linkedin.com/in/manjunath-b-l-45973929/?originalSubdomain=in This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 315 – What young Architects must unlearn with Rajeev Kathpalia | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:34:07 | |
Summary In this episode, architect Rajeev Kathpalia of Vastu Shilpa Sangath shares timeless wisdom on designing with empathy, slowness, and stewardship. From public space to net-zero campuses, we explore what young architects must unlearn to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable environments. A must-listen for architecture students and urban thinkers. Presented in partnership with The Drawing Board 2025 and Rohan Builders. Submission deadline: 6th Sept. More at thedrawingboard.in. Topics discussed in this episode * What does stewardship mean to you, and how can public spaces be designed for shared benefit in a country like India? * How can sites like Sadahalli Quarry be opened to the public while still attracting private investment? * What does “net zero” mean beyond metrics, and how can young architects start thinking in that direction? * What’s the least that needs to be built in a public space to make it meaningful and adaptable over time? * How do you observe how people use space, and how does that influence your design process? * What does building “slow” mean to you, and how can young architects balance slowness with the urgency of development? Reference links * Rajeev Kathpalia – LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeev-kathpalia-35418099 * Vastu Shilpa Sangath – Rajeev Kathpalia bio: https://www.sangath.org/rajeev-kathpalia/ * Beyond Smritivan – Architectural Legacy (Elev8 2025): https://thearchitectsdiary.com/beyond-smritivan-rajeev-kathpalia-on-architectural-legacy-elev8-2025/ * Community-Centric Architecture | Rajeev Kathpalia | TADPod: https://thearchitectsdiary.com/community-centric-architecture-ar-rajeev-kathpalia-vastushilpa-sangath-tadpod/ * Designing Humane Cities – Sangath Interview: https://www.sangath.org/news/architect-rajeev-kathpalia-talks-about-the-need-to-create-humane-cities/ * The Drawing Board – Official Website: https://thedrawingboard.in/ * The Drawing Board 2025 Announcement (World Architecture): https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/fpzhe/the-drawing-board-2025-–-10th-edition.html * Instagram – The Drawing Board: https://www.instagram.com/thedrawingboard.in/ * Instagram – Rajeev Kathpalia: https://www.instagram.com/kathpalia_r/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 314 - इलेक्ट्रिशियन बनने का सफर - अब्दुल कलाम शेख के साथ | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:38:14 | |
Summary (Hindi) अब्दुल कलाम शेख, एक अनुभवी इलेक्ट्रिशियन, के साथ विस्तृत बातचीत। एपिसोड में कवर किया गया है कि इलेक्ट्रिशियन कैसे बनते हैं, 12 हजार से शुरू करके 45 हजार तक कैसे कमा सकते हैं, कॉन्ट्रैक्टर्स और आर्किटेक्ट्स के साथ नेटवर्किंग कैसे करते हैं, सेफ्टी गाइडलाइन्स क्या हैं, और इस प्रोफेशन का फ्यूचर क्या है। परफेक्ट है उन सबके लिए जो अल्टरनेटिव करियर एक्सप्लोर कर रहे हैं। (English) Detailed conversation with Abdul Kalam Shaikh, an experienced electrician. Episode covers how to become an electrician, earning progression from ₹12K to ₹45K, networking with contractors and architects, safety guidelines, and future prospects of the profession. Perfect for those exploring alternative career options or interested in skilled trades. Includes practical insights on daily routines, job hunting strategies, and industry secrets that help build a successful electrical career. Reference links * https://iti.somaiya.edu.in/en/programme/electrician/ * https://bietc.com/iti-electrician/ * https://nhit.in/iti-courses/iti-electrician/ * https://aiecet.com/iti-electrician-course-details.php * https://www.urbanitijsr.com/course/electrician * https://nctaindia.in/courses?course_id=148 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 313 - The Philosophy of Order in Design with Prof. Kirti Trivedi | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:50:39 | |
Summary In this insightful conversation, Kirti Trivedi reflects on the concept of order in design, drawing from his experiences at IDC and the Ulm School. He explains order as the relationship between elements, discusses hierarchy, mapping, and the interplay of inner and outer order. Drawing parallels with Indian philosophy, aesthetics, and spiritual ideas like dharma and Vishnu’s iconography, he emphasizes that true beauty emerges from well-formed internal order, not superficial styling. Join the new journey * YouTube Channel – Join 4K+ subscribers. 🎥 * TGP SamaChar – A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes. * Instagram – Stay updated with episode updates and more * LinkedIn Page - A new dedicated page for TGP * WhatsApp Channel – One-way episode updates for now. With your support, it could soon become a vibrant community. * Recommend a guest - Have someone in mind who would be a great fit for The Gyaan Project? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 312 - From Satya to Safar Mein Sheher: Mazhar Kamran on Cinema, Craft, and Culture | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:58:58 | |
In this enriching conversation, filmmaker and educator Mazhar Kamran shares his journey across fiction, documentary, cinematography, and teaching. He discusses storytelling as a way to make sense of the world, the impact of early influences like Herzog’s Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, and his work on films like Satya, Mohandas, Nilani, and Safar Mein Sheher. The dialogue explores the role of education, intuition, and responsibility in shaping cinema and storytellers. Watch video episode on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 311 - Why everyone is both student and teacher with Arunaraje Patil | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:43:39 | |
Summary Veteran filmmaker Arunaraje discusses learning as a lifelong journey where everyone is both student and teacher. She emphasizes staying open to new perspectives, the power of unlearning rigid beliefs, and cinema's educational impact. Key insights include the importance of questioning everything, distinguishing between knowledge and wisdom, filmmaker responsibility in shaping society, and the need for film appreciation in schools to enrich young minds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 310: Human-Centered Design for Complex Systems - Vivek Kant | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:19:24 | |
In this eye-opening conversation, Vivek Kant shares insights from his interdisciplinary journey spanning electrical engineering, cognitive science, and human-centered design. He explores the critical intersection of humans and technology in complex systems, emphasizing the need for designers who can balance technical requirements with human capabilities. Perfect for young Indian designers seeking to expand beyond conventional design thinking, this episode offers practical wisdom on applying human-centered approaches to sectors like defense, government services, and infrastructure where thoughtful design can prevent accidents and improve lives. People Mentioned Richard Buchanan - Design theorist who developed the concept of "orders of design" James Riesel (James Reason) - Psychologist who developed the "Swiss cheese model" of accident causation Christian von Ehrenfeld (Christian von Ehrenfels) - Austrian philosopher who conceptualized Gestalt qualities Ram Mykala - Heads the musculoskeletal disorders lab at the National Safety Council in the US Reference Links for Further Reading Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Design Innovation Committee - Hosts Vivek's policy report on human-centered design in Indian defense Human Systems Integration in Defense - Concept of integrating human factors into defense systems Swiss Cheese Model - Accident causation model referenced in the discussion Human Factors and Ergonomics - Professional field discussed as essential for complex systems Cognitive Systems Engineering - Discipline that focuses on human cognition in complex work environments Orders of Design - Richard Buchanan's concept mentioned in the conversation Design for Defense - Resources related to design in defense sector Gestalt Principles - Philosophy discussed regarding how humans perceive whole patterns Join the new journey YouTube Channel – Join 4K+ subscribers. 🎥 TGP SamaChar – A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes. Instagram – Stay updated with episode updates and more LinkedIn Page - A new dedicated page for TGP WhatsApp Channel – One-way episode updates for now. With your support, it could soon become a vibrant community. Recommend a guest - Have someone in mind who would be a great fit for The Gyaan Project? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 309 How History shapes what we learn | Vinay Lal on Indian Education | 21 May 2025 | 00:46:11 | |
In this episode, historian Vinay Lal challenges our conventional ideas of learning—moving beyond schooling, exams, and rote memorization. He explores how history, politics, memory, and media shape what we learn and why. If you're a student, parent, educator, or simply someone questioning the purpose of education today, this conversation offers a refreshing and thought-provoking lens on how to truly learn, unlearn, and grow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 308 – Learning Is Broken: Sundar Sarukkai on Rethinking Education | 07 May 2025 | 01:07:52 | |
In this episode, philosopher Sundar Sarukkai explores what it truly means to learn—beyond exams, skills, and academic performance. We discuss curiosity, ego, indigenous knowledge, and why education often misses the point. A must-listen for students, parents, teachers, and anyone rethinking the purpose of learning in today’s world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 307 - Jeevaram Suthar: एक बढ़ई की ज़िंदगी, कारीगरी और कहानियाँ | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:20:23 | |
In this special Hindi episode of The Gyaan Project, we spend some time with Jeevaram Suthar, a master carpenter who has worked with some of India’s most renowned architects like Bijoy Jain. This is not just about tools and timber—it's about tradition, livelihood, learning, and the dignity of hands-on work. We discuss: * How one becomes a carpenter in India * What a typical day looks like in this trade * The financial realities of the profession * Career growth and recognition in traditional craftsmanship Jeevaram ji belongs to the Suthar community and brings over three decades of experience, wisdom, and humble pride in his work. 🎙 This episode is a bit of an experiment — shot in Hindi, aiming to bring stories from the grassroots. Let me know how it lands with you. 🛠️ If this story moved you, do share it with someone who might appreciate the beauty of honest craftsmanship. And hit reply—we'd love to hear your thoughts. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube Join the new journey * YouTube Channel – Join 4K+ subscribers. 🎥 * TGP SamaChar – A newsletter with 4 curated finds across episodes. * Instagram – Stay updated with episode updates and more * LinkedIn Page - A new dedicated page for TGP * WhatsApp Channel – One-way episode updates for now. With your support, it could soon become a vibrant community. * Recommend a guest - Have someone in mind who would be a great fit for The Gyaan Project? If you like the episode, please share it in your network. Thanks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 306 - Learning in the Amrit Kaal: Prof. Dilip Menon on AI, Creativity & Knowledge Creation | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:50:53 | |
Summary What does it really mean to learn in today’s world of reels, AI, and short attention spans? In today’s episode of “The Gyaan Project”, I’m joined by Prof. Dilip Menon. A global historian, Mellon Chair of Indian Studies at the University of Witwatersrand, and a Science Breakthrough winner—who’s spent years exploring how knowledge travels across time, oceans, and cultures. If you're a student, parent, or just curious about why our education feels broken, this episode will shift how you think about learning itself. Key Insights: Teacher-Student Dynamics: Menon invites us to invert the traditional hierarchical relationship between teachers and students, suggesting "a teacher paradoxically is willing to learn." Language & Colonial Legacy: How our ability to theorize in our native languages has been impacted by colonial histories, and why this matters for knowledge creation. Beyond Employability: Why our education systems remain trapped in industrial-era thinking while the world has moved far beyond those needs. Digital Learning: The transformative potential of digital media as active learning tools rather than passive consumption channels. Interdisciplinary Approach: The artificial divide between arts and sciences, and how meaningful education requires breaking down these barriers. Knowledge Creation: Envisioning a future where students actively generate knowledge rather than merely consuming information. Practical Advice: Strategies for focused learning in a distracted age, including deliberate disconnection from constant digital engagement. Prof. Menon's vision for education in 2047 centers on creativity, experimentation, and engagement with AI as partners in knowledge creation rather than threats to human learning. For all details: https://www.thegyaanproject.com/p/ep-306-learning-in-the-amrit-kaal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 305 - Become a book cover designer with Ahlawat Gunjan | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:34:33 | |
What goes into making a book cover design? The secrets of book publishing include what goes into making a book, the future of physical books in the digital world, and a few tips if you wish to get into editorial design or publication. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep. 304 - Design & Furniture Systems with Andre Eckholt | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:41:11 | |
This episode is for Interior Designers, Architects, and allied work streams. We’ll try and understand Design trends or innovations in the furniture landscape, how Hettich incorporates eco-friendly practices and materials, and of course, how do they support designers in implementing their visions within the systems framework. Andre Eckholt joins us on Audiogyan. He is the managing director of a German lifestyle brand, Hettich. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegyaanproject.com | |||
| Ep.303 - Importance of process in architecture with Hans Brouwer | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:48:38 | |
Introduction Welcome to a new series, “Footprints of History”. The Drawing Board, with whom I am partnering for the 3rd consecutive year, brings this series to you. The Drawing Board is an international architecture competition based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping how communities live and thrive while preserving local heritage. TDB has been actively running an Architecture competition for undergraduate students since 2016. It is conceptualised by Mindspace Architects and Rohan Builders. This year, which is the 9th edition of the competition, the design brief revolves around redesigning the Pathu Thoon Lane in Madurai (Tamil Nadu, India) also known as "10 Pillar Street”. This site is somewhere between the Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayakar Place. The design challenge is to restore and integrate the lane's cultural heritage, emphasizing these 10 pillars. The submission deadline is 16th September 2024. More details in the show notes and thedrawingboard.in Ludwig Mies, the German-American architect, once said "Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.” And this quote aptly describes our today’s guest. Hans Brouwer. Hans, originally from Hong Kong, is a distinguished architect with a global footprint. He studied architecture in Switzerland and the University of Southern California, where he graduated top of his class. Hans spent his early career with Sir Norman Foster, contributing to landmark projects like the Century Tower in Tokyo and Commerzbank Headquarters in Frankfurt. In 1995, he founded HB Design, later relocating to Singapore, and expanded to regional offices in Phuket and Bangkok. An award-winning architect, Hans also teaches at the National University of Singapore and frequently speaks at industry events. Questions
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| Ep.302 - Pillars of the Past and Present with Uday Andhare | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:45:38 | |
Introduction Welcome to a new series, “Footprints of History”. This series is brought to you by, The Drawing Board, with whom I am partnering for the 3rd consecutive year. The Drawing Board is an international architecture competition based in India where students can test their understanding and skills in shaping how communities live and thrive while preserving local heritage. TDB has been actively running an Architecture competition for undergraduate students since 2016. It is conceptualised by Mindspace Architects and Rohan Builders. This year, the 9th edition of the competition, the design brief revolves around redesigning the Pathu Thoon Lane in Madurai (Tamil Nadu, India) also known as "10 Pillar Street”. This site is somewhere between the Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayakar Place. The design challenge is to restore and integrate the lane's cultural heritage, emphasizing these 10 pillars. The submission deadline is 16th September 2024. Today’s episode is called, “Pillars of Past and Present”. I am pleased to have Architect Uday Andhare with us on Audiogyan. Uday has been a design principal at Indigo Architects since 1998. He holds a degree from CEPT University and the University of New Mexico. Uday advocates for technically appropriate and ecologically sensitive architecture, blending traditional wisdom with modern design. Uday teaches at CEPT University while leading his firm in Ahmedabad. He has drawn diverse experiences during his internships with B.V Doshi and while working in the USA. Questions
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| Ep.301 - The Paper Ark case study with Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:47:09 | |
Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “We should be a mirror of being: we are God in miniature.”. I Had Srijan Jha in Ep. 258 on “How mini can a miniature art be’ and a case study of ‘Green humor’ with Rohan Chakravarty in Ep.253. And today’s episode is an amalgamation of both. Today’s guests do a lot of work in the realm of nature in miniature. I am pleased to have Nayan Shrimali & Venus Bird (earlier known as Vaishali). They are the duo who run the “The Paper Ark”, store, project - we’ll find out soon. Nayan is a furniture and interior design graduate from NID, Ahmedabad. He now works full-time as a paper cut artist. Venus holds a diploma in animation and visual effects, she brings life into these objects through colors. They both are from Ahmedabad. Questions
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| Ep.300 - Audiogyan's 300th episode with Kedar Nimkar | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:46:16 | |
John Pathrose interviews me in this 300th Episode. The Host becomes the guest. John is an old friend and a media professional. The following topics were covered in our conversation. Power of Design
Power of Knowledge
Power of Passion
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| Ep. 299 - Architecture as a Citizen with James Inedu George | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:42:45 | |
We're delving into the exciting yet complex world of African architecture, with a particular focus on Nigeria. We'll explore trends that hold valuable lessons for India, a nation grappling with similar challenges. Nigeria is experiencing rapid urbanization, with the urban population projected to reach over 200 million by 2050. A significant portion of this urban population lives in slums and informal settlements due to housing shortages. Many urban areas lack proper infrastructure like sanitation and water supply. We discuss all this from a Designer’s lens, I have James Inedu George with me on Audiogyan. James is one of the most eminent and influential West Africa architects and designers of recent decades recognized for his innovative approach to solving complex urban challenges, and most famously his brilliance with space and design. He is the founding partner and Design Lead at HTL Africa Ltd, Tao South Africa, and HTL Asia Plus, which works on projects around the world and is widely considered “among the most significant in contemporary architecture”. Questions
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| Ep. 298 - Responsibilities of a Designer with Daniel Burka & Shreyas Satish | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:03:08 | |
This is the last episode of the #designersdigest series where we have Daniel Burka and co-host Shreyas Satish. We talk about blurring lines between product and design, the importance of being a generalist in design, and the role of product managers in the design process. This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. Daniel is the director of product and design at the not-for-profit Resolve to Save Lives, where he spends most of his time on the open-source project, Simple. Simple is used by thousands of hospitals in India, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia to manage over 2 million patients with hypertension and diabetes. He is on the board of Laboratoria, a not-for-profit based in Peru helping Latin American women build successful careers in tech. In 2021, Daniel also started the open-source Health icons project to provide free icons to healthcare projects around the world. He is also a member of Adobe's Design Circle, which grants scholarships to a diverse group of designers each year. Previously at Google Ventures as a Design Partner, Co-founder of Milk.inc and SiverOrange, and more…
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| Ep. 297 - Design in India with Chandrashekhar Wyawahare | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:23:03 | |
Tune into this 9th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Chandrashekhar Wyawahare. We talk all about Industrial Design, Make in India, and the skills required to become an Industrial Designer. This series is in partnership with @godrejdesignlab. Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. When you look at Braun or any industrial product designed by Dieter Rams, whether it’s the Braun T4 Radio designed in 1960 or the T2 Table lighter designed in 1968. Undoubtedly, you’ll fall in love with the form factor and the simplicity. Industrial design has always been fascinating. Chandrashekhar Wyawahare, co-founder of Futuring. Chandrashekhar graduated in architecture with a master’s in industrial design from IDC in IIT Mumbai. Before co-founding Futuring, he worked in Europe with leading design studios. His work in Neumeister Design exposed him to a fine sense of styling and helped him develop a keen eye for perfection. Chandrashekhar has been subsequently responsible for a strikingly wide range of work from appliances to transportation design. He is a keen educator and has been on design juries at many architecture and design schools. Futuring sees Industrial Design as a dynamic, empathetic, and strategic process. Questions
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| Ep. 296 - Automobile design as a career with Akanksha Sethi | 29 May 2024 | 00:55:34 | |
Tune into this 8th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Akanksha Sethi. This series is in partnership with @godrejdesignlab. Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. Starting with a few numbers collected from SIAM, (Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures) and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)
To discuss all this and Automobile Design as a career in India... Akanksha Sethi joins us. Akanksha has been a Colors, Materials, and Finish Design, Group lead at Maruti Suzuki for the past 13 years. She did her Bachelor of Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology. Before joining Maruti Suzuki, she had worked at Amrapali Jewels and Titian Industries.
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| Ep. 295 - Woman Graphic Designers with Ruchita Madhok | 21 May 2024 | 01:10:49 | |
Tune into this 7th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Ruchita Madhok. Audiogyan creates this series in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating design world. Ruchita has been a guest on episode 159, named “Designing a Visual Guide”. The poetry of everyday life inspires her. Through the mediums of cyanotype printmaking and drawing, she explores the conversations between nature, the cosmos, and the inner self. An award-winning communication designer, Ruchita brings a passion for print, photography, and illustration to her work as she plays with words and images to create works of art, books, and zines. Ruchita is the Founder and Director of Kahani Designworks and built Storycity, Imaginative books, maps, and guides for curious people. We talk about what it means to be a graphic designer, in India, as a woman, and how you grow as a designer, many things to unpack. Questions
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| Ep. 294 - Role of the Creator in Games with Dhruv Jani | 15 May 2024 | 01:20:27 | |
Tune into this 6th episode of a 10-part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Dhruv Jani. This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, its daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. Dhruv Jani joins us on Audiogyan as we talk about the role of the creator in the world of Game Design. Dhruv Jani is an artist at, and the founder of the independent game studio: Oleomingus. He studies postcolonial writing and interactive fiction and explores the use of video game spaces as possible sites of protest and reparation. Questions
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| Ep. 293 - Pushing the boundaries of design with Saif Faisal | 07 May 2024 | 00:52:37 | |
Tune into this 5th episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Saif Faisal, A new breed of bold Contemporary designer and founder of SFDW This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. Massimo Vignelli’s once said, “If you can design one thing, you can design everything.” Even in our part of the world, somewhere in 15 hundred.. Mirza Khan Abdul Rahim once said, “Ek sadho, sab sadhe”.. Saif completed his training as an Architect from RV School of Architecture in 2010-11, alongside designing and participating in Formula SAE-Racing with the Mechanical engineering students at the college, where he acquired diverse experience in design, manufacturing, and technical know-how. After college, he went on to learn woodworking. These diverse formative explorations gave him a polymathic learning experience. His work draws heavily from his understanding of Anthropology, Processes, and Technology, which is very integral to his creative explorations. The deep appreciation he cultivated of ‘Essentialism’ from racing is revisited in his Design and Architecture. Saif is involved in guest lectures and talks at design and architecture schools. Apart from being an avid motorcyclist and a lover of cafe racers, he is into boxing and pursues his culinary interests rather seriously. Questions
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| Ep. 292 - Maximise to minimise with Chitra Vishwanath | 01 May 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
Tune into this 4th episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with @chitrav89 (Chitra Vishwanath) - Principal Architect and Managing Director of BIOME Environment Solutions (@biomearchitecture) This series is created by Audiogyan in partnership with @godrejdesignlab Designer's Digest series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder, and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design.
Chitra Vishwanath is an Indian architect based in Bengaluru who works on themes related to ecology and architecture. She has been running her own architectural firm since 1991, working with other architects on many projects of all sizes. She is currently the Principal Architect and Managing Director of BIOME Environment Solutions. She firmly believes that the true essence of a remarkable firm lies in the gradual fading of its founder's individual prominence. The establishment of a firm is influenced not only by the founder's drive but also by various contextual factors. Chitra cannot be solely identified as Chitra Vishwanath without acknowledging the integral role of Biome. Similarly, Biome's existence in its current capacity is inseparable from the contributions of her colleagues. BIOME has been involved in more than 700 projects encompassing the construction of buildings of all sizes and water harvesting and sanitation structures with specific relevance to the ecology of the sites. With earth as a basic material input in construction, BIOME has designed and built many structures. We’ll be talking about ecological architecture in today’s episode. Questions
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| Ep. 291 - Designing beyond Earth with Susmita Mohanty | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:14:51 | |
This is the 3rd episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Dr. Susmita Mohanty, an Indian spaceship designer and a serial space entrepreneur. This series is created in partnership with Godrej Design Lab - a platform that encourages and advances design excellence and exploration. Godrej Design Lab believes in the power of design to make a meaningful change. I am so happy and proud that Godrej Design Lab is supporting the journey of Audiogyan. Designer's Digest is a series about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. I want to start with a line by Vincent Van Gogh, “For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream”. Questions
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| Ep. 290 - Design leadership in startups with Hardik Pandya | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:59:42 | |
This is the second episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest” with Hardik Pandya, Sr. VP of Design at Unacademy Group. This series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. I have a co-host with me, Shreyas Satish. He is the founder of ownpath.com, ownpath is a platform for designers to upskill, find community, and unlock exciting opportunities, and also helps companies grow their design teams. I had Shreyas as a guest in episode 218 when I did a series “Where are the designers” talking to 12 top influential Design leaders from India. And for today’s episode which is also my domain of designing Digital products, we have a perfect guest and a common friend, Hardik Pandya. He is a Design leader with an innate love for building products with good design. Currently He is a Senior Vice President, Design of The Unacademy Group. Previously a Design Lead at Google Search, G Suite and Google Cloud, Ola and more.
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| Ep. 289 - Measure of good designers with Ayaz Basrai | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:19:43 | |
This is the first episode of a 10 Part series, "Designer’s Digest”. This series is about Design as a profession, it’s daily grind, the secrets to climbing the design career ladder and what edge we’ll need to thrive in the captivating world of design. We start with Ayaz Basrai. Ayaz has been on Audiogyan’s 104th Episode where we spoke about “Designing interiors for your city.” He is the founder of The Busride Studio based in Goa and Mumbai along with his brother Zameer. Ayaz Graduated in Industrial Design, specialising in Product Design from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in 2003. Ayaz studio ‘The Busride’ as an independent Design Studio specialising in the design and creation of environments, ranging from Hospitality, Entertainment venues, Film and Production to Exhibitions and temporary installations, and more. Questions asked in the episode
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| Ep. 288 - What is Plork? with Nitesh and Sonal (7th Anniversary) | 27 Dec 2023 | 01:41:06 | |
Einstein once said “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” He also said, “Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.” Why I am talking about this? In today’s episode, we’ll documenting all about Play and Work. For this, we have Nitesh Mohanty and Sonal Choudhary with us on Audiogyan. Nitesh is a Educator, Photographer, Art Director, Writer, Curator. A JJ and Bombay boy, now in Goa. He did his post-gard from NID, Ahmedabad, specialising in Textile Design. Sonal is a Visual Communication Designer, Writer, Educator. We’ll be discussing about their new venture, or should I call it “school of thought” - Plork. Well, lets find out in this case study. Questions
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| Ep. 287 - Discussing typeface with Sarang Kulkarni (Marathi) | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:42:48 | |
“The characteristics of jazz help. Its sense of improvisation, individualism, sound, and rhythm are all present and important in graphic design, too.” - Niklaus Troxler, who have been improvising with letterforms like Jazz Musicians since 1960s. In my opinion, a Poster is a mix of typeface and graphics communicating something. In here, typeface matters a lot. To discuss this and more, today we have Sarang Kulkarni with us. Sarang is a type designer and co-founder of Ektype. He also has his own agency called as The White Crow where he does branding and typography work. This Audiogyan will be in English and Marathi. Questions
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| Ep. 286 - Design for scale with Abhinit Tiwari | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:56:43 | |
Abhinit has been building digital products for past 15 years, he was head of Design at Gojek and scaled the design and research function from 6 designer to 200 plus including research. He is currently on a sabbatical. Questions
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| Ep. 285 - Censorship in films with Ajit Rai (Hindi) | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:54:49 | |
Potter Stewart an associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court once said, “Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself.” Censoring artists, intellectuals is not a new thing. Today to discuss more about censorship we have Ajit Rai with us on Audiogyan. We’ll be talking about banning and censorship in films in the Indian context. This episode will be bi-lingual but mostly in Hindi. Listeners have to bare with my Hindi questions but Ajit sir will cover my shortcomings. 🙂 He wrote a best seller book " Hindujas and Bollywood'(English ) that is launched in London by actor Akshay Kumar & "Bollywood ki Buniyaad"(Hindi ) launched in 75 th Cannes Film Festival by Mr Apoorva Chandra Secretary Ministry of I & B Govt of India last year 2022. It is a global journey of about 1200 Hindi films introduced to World by Hinduja Family. He is invited and travelled and reported from more than 50 countries in many prestigious International Film Festivals and Nobel prize ceremony as well. His credentials are as follows 6. He is a Member of Jury in Life After Oil International Film Festival Sardenia Italy. 8. Ajit Rai is only film critic of India who wrote maximum articles on International Film Festival of India IFFI Goa around more than 500 from 2004 to till date. 14. Ajit Rai is one of the leading Film & Theatre Critic & Cultural Journalist of India with wide and vast experience of more than 30 years in almost all leading National Newspapers, reputed Journals and Electronic media as well on Cinema, Theatre, Literature & Cultural discourses. 21. World Record - 24. He has been invited to deliver lecture on Cinema ,Indian culture, Theatre & society by United Nation ( UNO) New York, British Parliament, London, President House Tehran Iran, Uppsala University Sweden, Bollywood Festival Oslo, Norway, Indian Film Festival Berlin Germany & Moscow Russia. Dubai UAE ( Indian Embassy, Sardenia Italy and many more. 26 . He is pioneer of Cinema movement in Educational Institutions of India and abroad and started many Film Festivals & Film Appreciation Courses in DAV Girls College, Yamunanagar, Haryana, Kurukshetra University, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, Mahatma Gandhi Hindi International University Vardha, Maharashtra. DAV Centenary College Faridabad , Hariyana etc. 27. Work Experience- 28. Educational qualification - 29. Professional qualifications 29. Awards 30. Published Books
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| Ep. 284 - Where is the place? with Ar. Sherman Stave | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:47:54 | |
In late 1800s, A Spanish architect, Antonio Gaudi, said, “There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners”. But where does the nature stop and where does the building begin? Lets explore more about architecture and history in this 3 part series called, “An insert into the history”. This series is brought to you by, The Drawing Board, with whom I had partnered last year. The Drawing Board is an international architecture platform based in India. TDB has been actively running Architecture competition for under graduate students since 2016. It is conceptualised by Mindspace Architects and Rohan Builders. This year, the program is to redesign the existing Badami archaeological museum, in Karnataka. Submission deadline is 9th Oct 2023. More details on thedrawingboard.in Today, in this concluding episode of this series, we have Ar. Sherman Stave with us on Audiogyan. Sherman is a Principal and Landscape Architect at STX Landscape Architects. With more than 30 years of experience. He has practised extensively in Asia and North America. His exposure to diverse cultures from an early age has lent him broad global perspective, and a deep appreciation of how shaping our environments can change our lives in fundamental ways. These are critical lenses that continue to inform his design approach. Questions
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