Interviews & Features Archives

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our Speaker for day 15 : Leading experimental architect & Founder of Chromed Design Studio, Abhigyan Neogi

Abhigyan Neogi, founder of Delhi-based architect & design studio, Chromed Design Studio has carved a niche for himself in the design landscape of the nation. With a unique amalgamation of rugged logical accuracy and a joyful nature, Abhigyan Neogi designs interesting habitats that embody this distinct combination. In addition to creating avant-garde design strategies that […]

July 21, 2021July 18, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our speaker for day 14: Founder of The Busride Studio, Ayaz Basrai

A young generation of designers want to focus on the fun aspect of the craft. Instead of being part of the rat race, they are more inclined in exploring the future built environments, creating utopian designs for films, videos or entertainment, challenge pre-existing notions of design and break away from the stereotypical. Taking this challenge […]

July 19, 2021July 18, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our speaker for day 13: Author, interior stylist, Founder & former EDITOR-In-CHARGE Livingetc India, Mridula Sharma

A dazzling name in the world of Indian and international design is Ms. Mridula Sharma. With over 25 years of experience and indulgence in the field, she has reviewed and critiqued interior design from around the globe. This allows her an edge into decor and styling interiors. Having authored numerous articles in well known design […]

July 15, 2021July 6, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our speaker for day 11: Architect, Urban designer and Senior Architectural Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects; Ar. Mariana Cabugueira

Setting a fine example of ‘Dream big and work for it’ is Ar. Mariana Cabugueira, a young designer from Portugal who joined as a Senior Architectural Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects in 2017. Mariana hails from Portugal, studied at the School of Architecture in Lisbon and the Politecnico di Milano. To pursue her design goals […]

July 9, 2021July 6, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our Speaker for day 9: Prolific textile & handicrafts product designer, Founder of Spider Design, Chandrashekhar Bheda

A brilliant and accomplished alumni of NID, National Institute of Design, J.J. School of Arts, Bombay (1982), and NIFT Delhi, Chandrashekhar Bheda is a shining name in the textile and handicrafts industry with more than 3 decades of rich experience in Indian and overseas markets. He currently leads several design projects belonging to key commercial […]

July 8, 2021July 6, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our Speaker for day 8: Graphic & Textile Design virtuoso, Co-Founder Toile Indienne, Akila Seshasayee

Akila Seshasayee started her design career as a Graphic Design student at NID, National Institute of Design from 1982 to 1988. This is where she discovered her passion and love for typography that helped her chart her journey with dual specializations of being a communicator as well as being an artist. She is also the […]

July 7, 2021July 6, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our Speaker for day 7: Avante Garde Fashion Designer & Founder of Akaaro Studio, Gaurav Jai Gupta

Acclaimed fashion & textile designer, Gaurav Jai Gupta is the only Indian designer to have a solo feature on the cover of India Today. His creative journey started with National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, extending all the way to Chelsea College of Art & Design, London, with a brief stint at ANAT Paris. […]

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our Speaker for day 5: Padma Shri Awardee, National Award winner & renowned filmmaker, Dr. Nila Madhab Panda

Best known for unique and intriguing narrative of contemporary India, roping in the audience through dense and critical insights into the untold stories of the country, Dr. Nila Madhab Panda was born in Dasarajpur, a small & inaccessible village in Odisha. Having spent his childhood days along the banks of river Mahanadi, Dr. Panda carries […]

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 | by Jamila Sidhpurwala | No comments

#PoV – Our speaker for day 4: Design Thinking, HCD, & Service Design Thought Leader, Sudhindra V.

One of the most renowned thought leaders in design thinking in the country, Sudhindra V is a leading name in the arena of Human Centered Designs (HCD), Service Design, & digital transformation. Having led large scale high performance teams in complex organizations through exceptional organizational leadership, Sudhindra V. is someone who has cracked the code […]