You firmly believe that design is an ongoing process. What is your definition of design? How has it changed over the course? Any milestones which made you realize that design is an ongoing process? What sort of process is “designing”? A linear? Cyclical? Forming a tree, either top-down or bottom-up approach? When do you stop […]
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Kyoorius Designyatra
I am sure you must have answered this a thousand times, but just to set the context for Audiogyan listeners, how was DesignYatra conceived, and what made you conceive it? How did the name “DesignYatra” come about? What according to you is the importance of these design events and gatherings apart from empowering creatives to […]
Is cooking an art or a craft?
What makes a perfect recipe? Ingredients, timing, or love? Out of the four elements of earth, water, fire, and air, according to few studies, Aristotle added the ether, the fifth element. Numerous articles say, “If Aristotle had cooked, he would have more to say to the world.” Food, cooking, and eating have been discussed a […]
Making of March Tee
What is the story behind March – The word? Why, when, and how did it happen? Why T-Shirt and not some other product? What is so Indian about it? What was the thought behind keeping such a limited and sharp catalog? Is it venturing into a new domain of limited knowledge or testing with users […]
Anatomy of Rap
Can you start by telling us about the construction of a rap song? Meter, Lyrics, tune, 4 beat, 6 or 8 beat cycle? the theme, series, individual track, etc…? How are these written, composed, and produced? What is Proto rap? are there any other sub-genre and more forms within rap? Can you share any insights […]
Design Philosophy of March Tee
Can you start by telling everyone about your background from March Studio days? March tee is simple. What’s your definition of simple? As a group of 4 and as you 2 individuals. How important is storytelling for the March tee? How critical do you think storytelling is from a brand/marketing perspective and also from a […]
Knowing Raja Ravi Varma’s human side
Who were Raja Ravi Varma’s Gurus / Mentors / Teachers? Can you also tell us about his family, upbringing, siblings, wife, parents? Who were his contemporaries in the art world? Indian and around the world? Every art emerges out of pain, sorrow, grief, or rebel. Were there any triggers in his life to make such […]
Building Asphalt; Gojek’s design system
What is the design system? How is it different from brand guidelines or Sticker sheet or pattern library or Front end framework? How did the name Asphalt come about? What is the story behind “Salam Satu Aspal”? Is asphalt based on Brad Frost’s atomic theory? Are there any other such theories? Did you hunt for […]
Abstract paintings & photography
How do you define your work of painting? What style is it? Any early life influencers? Any other legends who have played with cyanotype and your style of abstract paintings? We will start with a more relatable question and then we will go abstract further. In one of your interviews, you have mentioned “Art is […]
Indian Gig Poster Archive
What is the Indian Gig Poster Archive? How did this idea come about? Why did you start it? How do you source these posters? Where are you getting these from? How far do these collections go? What makes these artists share their artwork? What happens to these posters when the gig is over? Can you […]