Design

The Language of Textiles: Inside Kosh Furnishing Studio’s Design Philosophy

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In a design landscape increasingly driven by speed and spectacle, Nidhi and Ketan Gupta of Kosh Furnishing Studio offer a quieter, more deliberate alternative—one rooted in material sensitivity, craftsmanship, and an evolving understanding of space. Drawing from an early immersion in the textile industry, Nidhi’s practice is shaped by an intimate knowledge of fabrics, processes, […]

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Carrying Light Forward: Kunal Rohatgi on Craft, Scale, and Legacy

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Kunal Rohatgi represents the third generation of Fos Lighting, a legacy brand rooted in Chandni Chowk since 1950. Rohatgi studied engineering at Ohio State. He later worked at Toyota and Pfizer. Those experiences shaped his approach to operations and quality. Today, he runs Fos Lighting with his brother, Sidharth. Official website: https://foslighting.in/ Under his leadership,

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Slow Time: Pooja Chamudiya’s ceramics linger in the space between fire and form

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Slow Time by Pooja Chamudiya Explores Clay and Memory Slow Time by Pooja Chamudiya is a new ceramics exhibition presented by um and Cultivate Art at Six Continuum, Mumbai. Running from July 31 to August 28, 2026, the exhibition explores clay, memory and craftsmanship through handbuilt ceramic works. Official website: https://sixcontinuum.com/ Chamudiya’s practice begins with

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Sona Reddy’s Rooted exhibition at Mumbai Turns Nature into Collectible Design

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Inside the Sona Reddy Rooted Exhibition Sona Reddy Rooted Exhibition opens at 47-A, Mumbai, from July 24 to August 16. Ahmedabad-based architect and designer Sona Reddy presents furniture, textiles and objects inspired by nature. Sona Reddy Rooted Exhibition explores craft, memory and contemporary design through furniture, textiles and collectible objects. At the heart of Rooted

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Fellow Yellow Shapes Design Rooted in Stillness and Human Experience 

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Fellow Yellow Design Studio is a young and thoughtful design practice led by Geethu Gangadharan and Sreyas Vidhu S. The studio believes that good design is not just about how a space looks, but how it feels and how people connect with it. With a background in architecture, Geethu brings a strong focus on people

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From Villa Anantya to GOMA HQ: Nayan Shah’s Context-Driven Design

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Nayan Shah Palindrome Spaces: Design Philosophy Nayan Shah Palindrome Spaces represents a distinctive approach to contemporary Indian architecture , where light, proportion, materiality and memory shape spaces that feel refined yet deeply personal. Mumbai-based architect Nayan Shah founded Palindrome Spaces in 2018 and developed a design language that responds to context, climate and everyday life.

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Where Heritage Meets Modernity: The Design Journey of Swati Gupta

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Swati Gupta is the founder and principal designer of Bluedot Design, bringing over two decades of experience across interiors and furniture. Trained at APIED, Gujarat, she practices a minimalist, warm aesthetic focused on functionality, material honesty, and careful detailing. Her work balances global influences with Indian context, collaborating with artisans to create handcrafted pieces and

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Beyond the Algorithm: AI, Design, and the Enduring Value of  Craft 

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Vishal Bhand Ph.D.  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of design,  from generative visuals and predictive trend analysis to automated prototyping and mass  customization. As algorithms become increasingly capable of simulating creativity, an inevitable  question arises: What happens to human-led design, craft practices, and traditional knowledge  systems in the age

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Design Fundamentals: Understanding the Core of Creativity

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Design surrounds us in everything we use and see, from the chair you sit on to the app you scroll through. It is the silent language that shapes how we interact with the world. Fundamentally, design is a thoughtful process of solving problems through form, function, and emotion. It creates connections between aesthetic intention and practical usefulness.

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