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Gulammohammed Sheikh for Abir Pothi When Gulammohammed Sheikh’s retrospective opened at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi in February, it was the grandest launch of an exhibition witnessed by many from the art fraternity in recent times. The reason was simple—such comprehensive exhibitions on the lifelong oeuvre of an artist who has […]
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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
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Nitya Patel, Dhalaee In the crowded landscape of Indian design, Nitya Patel’s furniture and lighting studio, Dhalaee, stands apart through its powerful fusion of generational craftsmanship and modern sensibilities. As the third-generation heir to a metal casting business, Nitya has transformed industrial heritage into artistic expression, creating pieces that blur the boundary between functional furniture
Forging a New Legacy: Nitya Patel’s Dhalaee and the Future of Functional Art Read More »
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
Preserving Heritage through Design: Nipun Prabhakar and Dhammada Collective’s Vision. Read More »
Parman Designs’ give us insights into their philosophy of work, from nature to local, we cover it in Abir Pothi’s latest D-talk interview In conversation with the visionary minds at Parman Designs, D-Talks uncovers a practice that honours India’s artisanal heritage while reimagining it for a contemporary world. From terrazzo bathtubs to sculptural benches, every
Designing with Purpose: Parman Designs’ Vision for Future Read More »
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
Curate your Space with Joe Thampi’s Cura Home Read More »
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.
Behind the Creative Mind of ‘Stree’, Akshita Hans and Story of Spaces Read More »
Exclusive Interview by Aruna Raghuram Two Bengaluru-based architects and interior designers, Sharanya Iyer and M P Neethi, set up a joint venture ‘Umai’ in 2024. They seek to create spaces where beauty is not only seen but also felt, and where nature and modern living come together Sharanya Iyer and M P Neethi met during
Umai: Bringing rich, satisfying flavours into your haven Read More »
After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia and working at Hirsch Bedner Associates in Los Angeles, Jenny Majmudar made the pivotal decision to return to her roots in India. Her journey mirrors the homecoming narrative of the film “Swades,” as she reconnected with her heritage to forge a new creative
Artisanal Values and Principles in Jenny Majmudar’s Bēsō Read More »
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.
Ipsita X Sangeeth, A Symphony of Architecture and Human Centric Design Read More »