D-Talks

Subi Surendran and Athira Prakash, Aavishkar Architects Aavishkar Architects, founded by Subi Surendran and Athira Prakash is a multidisciplinary firm that has been transforming spaces and redefining architectural excellence since 2011. Based in Kochi, Kerala, Subi and Athira has a holistic approach that spans architecture, planning, landscape design, interior design, and comprehensive project management.  What […]

Nandha Ravichandran, Agam Design Studio When he started to design furniture three years ago, he began to dabble with metal. He then gradually shifted to wood and theme based furniture inspired from Nature is his USP. A graduate in architecture, Nandha Ravichandran studied furniture design from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. He wanted to study

Nipun Prabhakar, Dhammada Collective Nipun Prabhakar, architect and founder of Dhammda Collective, offers a compelling vision for sustainable alternatives that challenge conventional development paradigms. Established in 2021 in Bhopal, Dhammada Collective is an interdisciplinary design and research group dedicated to designing spaces that serves as both functional areas and cultural testimony. The name “Dhammada,” derived

It is not often that you come across a person who gets into designing if he does not find a product of his choice. But 30-year-old Joe Thampi from Kerala ventured into furniture retailing after an unsuccessful attempt to get furniture of his choice for his home.  In less than three years, Cura Home has

A true powerhouse of talent, Architect Akshita Hans, has made a name for herself in the design world with her company, ‘Story of Spaces,’ located in Delhi. Her path to this success is truly interesting, as she initially spent seven years in Mumbai designing sets for Bollywood movies, which she credits for her entrepreneurial leap.

At the intersection of architecture and electronics emerges a design partnership that defies conventional boundaries. Ipsita Rajak and Sangeeth K, the creative minds behind “Ipsita X Sangeeth,” blend their distinct backgrounds into a unified vision that’s reshaping our understanding of design.  Both New Media Design postgraduates from NID Gandhinagar, they approach creativity from complementary angles.