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Playing with Shapes in Vatsal Shah’s Circle.Square.Triangle

Interview /
Alba Stool. Image Courtesy - Vatsal Shah

At the intersection of fundamental geometry and contemporary design stands Circle.Square.Triangle is a studio that’s redefining the narrative of Indian design under the creative direction of Vatsal Neeta Hemant Shah. His educational foundation built in Coimbatore’s industrial design program and Milan’s prestigious Domus Academy, Vatsal has become a compelling voice in the Indian design community.  […]

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Pehchaan: A Stunning Showcase of Forgotten 14th and 15th Century Textiles

Exhibitions /

The National Museum and the Devi Art Foundation collaborated to bring the Exhibition Pehchaan: Enduring Themes in Indian Textiles, held from 27 January to 23 February 2025, to life. It was a remarkable showcase of enduring Themes in Indian Fabric Design. Pehchaan is not merely an exhibition, it is a celebration of the ever-evolving identity

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Yashesh Virkar of Yasanche: ‘’You Don’t Sell Furniture, You Sell DESIRE’’

Interview /
Cast aluminium table lamp, Bhu collection.

Welcome to D-Talks: Enhancing Contemporary Art Dialogues in South Asia Yashesh Virkar is the innovative mind behind Yasanche by Yashesh Virkar, a design practice that transcends traditional home furniture and accessories. A Mumbai-born product designer who graduated from Raffles College of Higher Education in 2008, Virkar’s journey is marked by international exposure and a deep

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Patel-Vadodaria I Design Research Studio

Patel-Vadodaria I Design Research Studio Architectural & Design Established in 2013, PVDRS is an architecture and interior design and practice based in Ahmedabad, India. Founded by Keyur Vadodaria and Megha Patel-Vadodaria, the studio works on a variety of scale, ranging from the design of a door handle to buildings and its surroundings. Responding to local

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Hiloni Sutaria and HSC Design’s Viral Cultural Designs

Interview /
Valanko Ni Ramat - Shreyas Foundation Playspace.

D-Talks: A Series of Contemporary Art Dialogues in South Asia Featuring Young Designers Shaping the Future of Design At the intersection of innovation, sustainability practices, and contemporary art dialogues in South Asia, Hiloni Sutaria emerges as a transformative architectural voice from Ahmedabad. A postgraduate from the University of Sheffield, she has carved a distinctive path

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Seeds of Change: Brishti Biswas and the Slow Design Revolution at Boota Collective

Interview /
Brishti Biswas practicing Dhokra casting

Craft and Identity in Art: Boota Collective Art Initiatives In the vibrant landscape of Indian design, Brishti Biswas stands out as a third-generation maker from Jalandhar, Punjab, who crafts what she calls “Functional Art“—pieces that transcend conventional furniture to become vessels of cultural storytelling. Her design journey, featuring a unique mixture of craft and identity

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Local Traditions and Context Reign Supreme in Charles Correa’s Philosophy

#longread, Artist Profile, Featured /
A picture of Charles Correa

How Did Charles Correa Architecture Help With Urban Planning India? After the 1947 Independence, a united India was riddled with the issue of rebuilding the nation. After the Britishers had been defeated, they left the country in ruins. There was no effective governing system or amenities, and most importantly nobody addressed the needs of the

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